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Coloradans in Action: Highlights from the Annual Nutrition Conference
Ever wonder what a group of registered dietitian nutritionists talk about when we get together? The answer might surprise you. We are far less focused on “eating clean” or following…
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Pill or Injection? Comparing Wegovy Options for Weight Loss
After huge anticipation, Wegovy’s oral tablet launched in the U.S. this January. By February, nearly 200,000 people were already using the pill. Health economists estimate it could add approximately $2.76…
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Once-Weekly Insulin Is Here. What Does It Mean for Your Patients?
What has felt like years in the making has finally arrived: a once-weekly insulin. This long-acting (basal) insulin, designed to be injected just once per week, has the potential to…
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Diabetes and Nutrition: Integrating CGM Into Personalized Meal Planning
It may be the last day of March, but it’s not too late to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign encourages…
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Diabetes and Nutrition: Strengthening Safety During Religious Fasting
March is one of my favorite months. Along with several family birthdays, it is also National Nutrition Month. Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign encourages…
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Diabetes and Nutrition: Adequate Nourishment During Weight Loss
March is one of my favorite months. Along with several family birthdays, it is also National Nutrition Month. Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign encourages…
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Diabetes and Nutrition: A Shift Toward Food Quality Over Quantity
March is one of my favorite months. Along with several family birthdays, it is also National Nutrition Month. Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign encourages…
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Diabetes and Nutrition: What’s New in the 2026 ADA Standards of Care
March is near and dear to my heart. Not only does it include several family birthdays, it’s also National Nutrition Month! Established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and…
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From Checklists to Practice: Reframing Behavior Change in Clinical Care
I recently read a quote from James Clear that felt timely. In summary, he writes that many meaningful parts of life cannot be finished. Work, exercise, parenting, marriage. The goal…
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Three Takeaways From ADA Clinical Updates: Turning Standards Into Practice
If you work in diabetes care and education and are a member of the American Diabetes Association, you’ve likely received the nearly 400-page Standards of Care journal in your mailbox.…
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[Updated] Longevity Medicine Beyond the Messenger
Originally published November 4, 2025. Updated February 2026. As clinicians and scientists, we often engage with ideas, frameworks, and data that are communicated through books, podcasts, or public figures. It…
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Diabetes and Menopause: What’s the Connection?
Menopause is having a moment. From increased discussion in books, Menopause is having a moment. From increased discussion in books, movies, and podcasts to growing funding for research, risk assessment,…
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Three Takeaways from the Colorado Food as Medicine Summit
Now in its third year, the Colorado Food Is Medicine Summit, hosted by Project Angel Heart and Kaiser Permanente, is a one-day event that brings together leaders, practitioners, and advocates…
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Dietary Guidelines vs. Diabetes Care: What Works, What Doesn’t
If you work in the nutrition, wellness, or public health space or honestly if you were just on the internet this week, you probably noticed the stir around the release…
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New Year, Evolving Needs: Diabetes Care Services for 2026
Diabetes care continues to evolve quickly, and by 2026 many clinicians and organizations are feeling the strain of doing more with fewer resources. Workforce shortages, rapid advances in medications and…
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The Articles You Read Most in 2025 (And Why I Wrote Them)
As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the writing that mattered most, both to me and to the people who read it. This year, a few articles…
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What Are Peptides and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
In keeping with the latest viral TikTok trends, I couldn’t help but notice the surge of content tagged with #peptides. This isn’t simply encouragement to eat more protein-rich foods like…
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Do You Need to Lose Weight to Prevent Diabetes? Maybe Not
Weight loss has long been considered the top recommendation for preventing type 2 diabetes. In fact, research shows that losing just 5–7% of body weight can reduce the risk of…
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Retatrutide and the Grey Market: Buyer Beware
This should go without saying, but the internet can be both an incredible resource and an extremely dangerous place for health and wellness information. At a time when obesity rates…
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My Thanksgiving Menu (From a Dietitian Who Can’t Cook)
It’s true. I’m a dietitian who can’t really cook. That doesn’t stop me from trying, of course. Just be warned: I rarely taste as I go, and I almost never…
