How foods affect blood sugar: A guide for Vietnamese patients with diabetes and their providers

It was been estimated that 5.3% of Vietnamese in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Per Dr. Carey Jackson, director of Harborview Medical Center’s International Medicine Clinic (IMC), diabetes maintenance has been a longstanding issue with the Vietnamese patients that receive medical care at the IMC. There is a need for culturally appropriate patient education tools to help educate diabetic Vietnamese patients about food and its effect on blood sugars. The goal of this project was to construct a slideshow tool for the diabetic Vietnamese population to gain a better understanding of how foods affect their blood sugar. Slideshow topics included carbohydrates (starches, fruit, dairy, sweets), drinks, proteins, non-starchy vegetables, extras, meals, and cooking tips.

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• Poster

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Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster

Author(s): Elizabeth Aong

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2013

Adviser(s):

• Anne Lund