Prescribing diabetes nutrition therapy: a qualitative study of dietitians' experiences of carbohydrate restriction in Canada.
Ashley ViljoenKatharine YuEliana WitchellAnnalijn Ida ConklinPublished in: BMJ nutrition, prevention & health (2023)
There exists a variety of experiences and perspectives related to prescribing of TCR among Canadian RDs caring for patients with diabetes, and all focus on the patient's needs, benefits and preferences. Prescribing TCR was often informed by the scientific literature yet also by RDs' experiential knowledge. Responses highlighted a desire for evidence-based educational materials and greater discussion within the diabetes nutrition community on this topic.