Clinical and Sports Nutrition

Applied Diabetes Nutrition Management

Practise nutrition assessment, carbohydrate counting and case planning.

Overview

A case based education program on nutrition care for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It covers glucose data interpretation in context, meal planning, carbohydrate counting, weight management, exercise considerations, and appropriate escalation to the treating clinical team.

Who It Is For

Nutrition students, dietitians, and relevant healthcare professionals; professional scope applies.

Learning Outcomes

Explain type 1 and type 2 diabetes and relevant nutrition goals.
Gather dietary, medication, activity and glucose context for assessment.
Practise carbohydrate counting and individualised meal planning.
Recognise situations that require medical review or referral.

Weekly Curriculum

Week 1

Diabetes physiology and classification

Practical: Explain the nutrition implications of a fictional case.

Week 2

Nutrition assessment, HbA1c and glucose monitoring

Practical: Document a structured assessment.

Week 3

Medical nutrition therapy and carbohydrate counting

Practical: Complete carb counting exercises.

Week 4

Type 1 and type 2 meal planning

Practical: Develop a case based meal plan.

Week 5

Weight management, activity, supplements and clinical considerations

Practical: Discuss scope and referral decisions.

Week 6

Case studies, referrals and assessment

Practical: Present a care plan for a fictional client.

Included Materials and Experience

Assessment sheets, carbohydrate counting practice, fictional cases and instructor feedback.

Assessment and Certificate

Case based nutrition plan and practical evaluation with approved scoring rubric.

FITOO Academy issues a private Certificate of Completion to learners who meet the attendance and assessment requirements. It is not a university degree, professional licence or third party accreditation.

Scope and Important Details

Education within the learner's professional scope. It does not authorise diagnosis, medication or insulin adjustment, or independent treatment decisions.