"I have worked with many diabetic patients over the years and feel very comfortable creating nutritional plans for them. Patients with diabetes, especially those with a new diagnosis, often feel overwhelmed and confused about which foods they should eat, how to count carbohydrates, and how to prevent complications, so dieticians can play a large role in supporting diabetic patients in the community."

As a dietician at the NHS, you may work with pediatric or adult diabetic patients. To effectively support this population group, you will need a solid knowledge base of diabetes and the specific diet plans, nutritional guides, and preventative care. When working with diabetic patients, especially those newly diagnosed, a large part of your role in their care may include education on the disease and how food and nutrition affect them differently. Describe to the interviewer your experience working with diabetic patients, including the setting, age group, and specific types of diabetes.