Is MNT helpful in managing type 2 diabetes?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 45-year-old female diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two weeks ago. I heard about medical nutrition therapy (MNT) from my doctor. May I know what that is? What health conditions require MNT in their treatment plan? How does it contribute to the management and treatment of various medical conditions? To what extent is medical nutrition therapy appropriate to an individual's health needs and goals? How can patients actively participate in introducing MNT into their overall healthcare plan? Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

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Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a nutrition-based treatment for many temporary and long-term health conditions. A registered dietitian builds a plan tailored to your individual needs. This may involve changes to the foods you eat or the delivery of nutrients through a tube or IV (intravenous).

Examples of medical nutrition therapy include behavioral and lifestyle changes, such as changing one's eating habits, eating a balanced diet, and maintaining an active lifestyle. In other cases, individuals may benefit from specific diets that restrict certain foods or food groups.

Following a personalized nutrition treatment plan, like medical nutrition therapy, may help you control some symptoms associated with diseases like Type 2 diabetes, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the airflow from the lungs), osteoporosis (a condition where bones become weak and brittle), cancer, and more.

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