What are the key components of a structured education program for pati

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

The key components of a structured education program for patients who have been newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes include:

Offering carbohydrate‑counting training as part of structured education programmes for self‑management (see the section on education and information) .
Providing dietary advice to adults with type 1 diabetes about issues other than blood glucose control, such as managing weight and cardiovascular risk, as needed .
Providing nutritional information that is sensitive to the personal needs and culture of each adult with type 1 diabetes from diagnosis .
Offering opportunities to receive dietary advice at intervals agreed between adults with type 1 diabetes and their healthcare professionals .
Discussing the hyperglycaemic effects of different foods in the context of insulin regimens chosen to match those food choices .
Providing education programmes to help with healthy eating, a balanced diet, and adjusting insulin doses to reduce glucose excursions when varying diet .
Discussing snacks, including choice, quantity, timing, and their effects, and how insulin regimens can be matched to different food types .

What are the key components of a structured education program for patients newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes?