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Integration of a licensed, registered dietitian into the team caring for the diabetic child or adolescent is essential. The majority of nutritional benefit for pediatric T2DM derives from family-based education on healthier lifestyle choices and on appropriate portion size. Dietary education is an ongoing process for families affected by pediatric obesity and T2DM.
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Champagne, C.M. (2011). Nutrition for the Diabetic Child. In: Ferry, Jr., R. (eds) Management of Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-256-8_11
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