MCT2D Learning Community Event: Stepwise Approach to Low Carb Diet Counseling
Updated: 08/24/26
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August 21, 2026
In August 2026, the learning community webinar featured Rina Hisamatsu, MPH RDN, Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes and Domino’s Farms Family Medicine.
The meeting featured a presentation by Rina Hisamatsu on a stepwise approach to low-carb counseling for patients with type 2 diabetes. Rina discussed the evidence supporting low-carb diets, emphasizing their effectiveness in improving metabolic health, weight loss, and glycemic control. She outlined a patient-centered counseling method using motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients, elicit their goals, and assess readiness for change. Rina provided practical strategies for explaining the rationale of low-carb diets, offering resources, and personalizing recommendations based on patient preferences and cultural backgrounds. She highlighted the importance of continuous support, monitoring progress, and addressing common barriers such as emotional eating and food access. The presentation included various resources and tools available to clinicians, such as the Low Carb Jumpstart website and the Satisfy recipe generator.
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