Janice is being promoted to a new position at the corporate office in New York City. Living in the Midwest her entire life, Janice is looking forward to the change of pace and location and is looking for places to live. One of the features she is looking for in her new neighborhood is a community well suited to help manage her type 2 diabetes. What should Janice look for to assist her in managing her type 2 diabetes?

Janice is being promoted to a new position at the corporate office in New York City. Living in the Midwest her entire life, Janice is looking forward to the change of pace and location and is looking for places to live. One of the features she is looking for in her new neighborhood is a community well suited to help manage her type 2 diabetes. What should Janice look for to assist her in managing her type 2 diabetes?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter21: Carbohydrate- Controlled Diets For Diabetes Mellitus

Section: Chapter Questions

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