Problem:
Once a person is diagnosed with diabetes, their risk of heart disease goes up. Managing their blood sugar by taking their medication as prescribed, staying active, managing their stress and eating right are important for reducing their risk of possible long-term complications, which includes heart disease. This is a unique opportunity for you to plan a meal pattern and menu that will help manage blood sugar and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Your experience and insights will be unique to you because you will complete this assignment as if you are the patient. • Submission Checklist o Worksheet: Blood Sugar Management and Eating for Heart Health o ESHA Trak Single Nutrient Report for foods on your menu that are not found on the Exchange List.