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Nutritional Science & Metabolism

The purpose of the American Diabetes Association Interest Group on Nutritional Science & Metabolism is to disseminate new information about nutrition, to discuss and interpret issues in the areas of nutrition and food science as it relates to diabetes for both patients and professionals, and to promote research in diabetes nutritional science and metabolism.


Interest Group Liaison

Melinda D. Maryniuk, MEd, RD, CDE

Director of Clinical Education Programs

Joslin Diabetes Center

Boston, MA


Continuing Education Credit Offered at ADA Events


Network with your peers and don't miss your featured Clinical Nutrition Sessions at the 73rd Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Illinois -


- The Spectrum of Gluten-Related Disorders – A Dual Challenge in Diabetes 

- Dietary Sweeteners – Research, Recommendations and Real World 

- Mealtime Insulin Dosing – It’s More than Counting Carbohydrates 

- Dietary Treatment of Obesity – Are All Calories Alike? 

- Interest Group Discussion: Updating the ADA Nutrition Guidelines: Research to Practice

- Meet the Expert 


REGISTER TODAY and join your Interest Group at the meeting!

 


Key Position Statements

 

Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes (Last updated: 2008)

Coming Soon:  The Nutrition Recommendations are currently being revised and are undergoing final review.  It is expected they will be published in 2013. 


Clinical Care Guidelines for Cystic Fibrosis – Related Diabetes (Last updated: 2010)


Care of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (Last updated: 2005)



Books of Interest


American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes, 2ndEdition.

Marion J. Franz, MS, RD, CDE and Alison B. Evert, MS, RD, CDE Editors. 2011.