Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics

(HealthDay News) -- Controlling your diet is an important part of managing diabetes, and working with a registered dietician (R.D.) can help.

The American Diabetes Association says an R.D. can help you:

• Learn how to balance activity and the foods you eat.
• Learn to read food labels and make the best choices.
• Create a daily meal plan.
• Plan for special events and dining out.
• Learn to incorporate ethnic foods into your diet.
• Understand how to make healthy substitutions and find helpful cookbooks.