Maximizing CGM to Facilitate Lifestyle Changes-Nutrition Conversation Starter Handout

Nutrition Conversation Starter Handout

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The document discusses using the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report to initiate conversations about nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve a patient's glucose patterns. It emphasizes the importance of individualized guidance based on personal and cultural factors, access to healthy food, and willingness to make changes. The text provides sample questions and tips focusing on breakfast, evening, midday meals, and reducing variability in glucose levels throughout the day. Recommendations include adding protein, non-starchy vegetables, and fiber to meals, replacing sugary beverages with water, opting for whole foods over processed foods, and incorporating physical activity. The ultimate goal is to achieve a Flat, Narrow, and In-Range (FNIR) glucose profile, with each 5% improvement in Time in Range (TIR) considered clinically meaningful. Patients are encouraged to track their progress using the AGP report and make adjustments based on observed changes. It stresses the significance of shared decision-making and consistent monitoring to achieve optimal glucose control.

Keywords

Ambulatory Glucose Profile

nutrition

lifestyle changes

glucose patterns

individualized guidance

healthy food access

meal planning

glucose variability

protein intake

physical activity