Use of Internet Technology to Support Nutrition and Diabetes Self-Management Care
- Margaret A. Powers, PhD, RD, CDE,
- Susan Burke March, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE and
- Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE
Abstract
In Brief
The Internet can be a powerful support for diabetes nutrition and self-management care. It is prudent for health care professionals to learn how to maximize its use with their patient population. This article provides an overview of on how Internet websites can be used in diabetes care, provides evaluation criteria, and offers a review of selected sites.
Footnotes
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Margaret A. Powers, PhD, RD, CDE, is a research scientist at the International Diabetes Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Susan Burke March, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and author in private practice in Flagler Beach, Fla. Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, is a diabetes nutrition educator at the University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center in Seattle, Wash.
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Note of disclosure: Dr. Powers has served on an advisory panel for Eli Lilly and Co. and has received research support from Abbott Diabetes Care. Ms. Evert has served as a consultant to Eli Lilly and Co. Both companies have Internet websites mentioned in this article.
- American Diabetes Association
