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Diets with a Low Glycemic Index Are Ready for Practice

Katanas, Helen B.Sc, M.N.D.

Author Information

Helen Katanas is a dietitian at the International Diabetes Institute. The majority of her work involves individual and group client education and resource development. She is also chairperson of the Victorian Diabetes Special Interest Group. Address correspondence to her at International Diabetes Institute, 260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria 3162, Australia. E-mail: [email protected].

Nutrition Today 34(2):p 87-88, March 1999.

Abstract

In response to the article by Christine Beebe, this article presents ways of overcoming the perceived barriers to using the glycemic index. Education tailored to meet the individual needs of the person with diabetes is emphasized.

© 1999 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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