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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Diabetes Nutrition?

Written by: Daniel Trecroci

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February 27, 2025

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Nutrition is personal—what works for one person may not work for another.

Finding the right balance between nutrition and your diabetes management is key.

Working with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can be helpful.

An RDN can help you navigate your options and create a plan that suits your lifestyle, health goals, and your body’s specific needs, including:

  • Meal timing
  • Snack choices
  • Overall eating patterns

In addition to physical benefits, 90% of people with diabetes report improved mental health after including a RDN in their diabetes management plan.

And some great news—registered dietitians are often covered by insurance.

No matter where you are in your diabetes journey, support and expert guidance can make all the difference!

Learn more about how a dietitian can help you manage diabetes.

This content was made possible with support from Fay Nutrition, an active partner of Beyond Type 1 at the time of publication. Beyond Type 1 maintains editorial control over its content.

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Daniel Trecroci

Beyond Type 1 is the largest diabetes org online, funding advocacy, education and cure research. Find industry news, inspirational stories and practical help. Join the 1M+ strong community and discover what it means to #LiveBeyond a diabetes diagnosis.

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