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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…
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How GLP-1s Are Reshaping Consumer Behavior
It’s been about a month since FNCE 2025 in Nashville, and I’m still sifting through my notes and revisiting the sessions I loved. One that stood out was the panel…
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Are You Ready to Lead in Diabetes Care and Education?
As I returned from Chicago after the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Board of Directors orientation and quarterly meeting, I found myself reflecting on what it means to…
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The State of Wellness: Glucose Tracking Is Having a Moment
If you’re not already using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in your practice, it’s time to start. Catch up or risk getting left behind, because glucose tracking for metabolic health is…
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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: Supporting Safe and Sustainable Weight Loss
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on nutrition therapy in diabetes care. Specifically, I was tasked with reviewing and rewriting…
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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: What Are Best Practices for Insulin Dosing?
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on nutrition therapy in diabetes care. Specifically, I was tasked with reviewing and rewriting…
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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: What about Protein and Fat?
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on nutrition therapy in diabetes care. Specifically, I was tasked with reviewing and rewriting…
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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: Do Carbohydrates Matter?
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on nutrition therapy in diabetes care. Specifically, I was tasked with reviewing and rewriting…
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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: A Four-Part Series
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on medical nutrition therapy for the management of diabetes. Specifically, I was tasked with…
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ADCES25: Thriving in Diabetes Care & Education
The last week was a whirlwind of learning, growing, connecting, and plenty of laughs. Because when a bunch of diabetes care and education specialists get together, you know you’ve found…
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Is Full-Fat Dairy Back on the Table?
I’d be lying if I said the thought of drinking milk didn’t make my stomach grumble, and not in a good way. Admittedly, I’m one of the growing number of…
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How Virtual Dietitians Are Expanding Access to Diabetes Care
For years, nutrition support has been an essential but underutilized part of diabetes care. Despite strong evidence that medical nutrition therapy improves outcomes, many people with diabetes have faced challenges…
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Debunk the Junk: 4 Common Myths About Insulin Pumps
Starting on an insulin pump can feel like a big step, especially for someone who’s been managing their diabetes a certain way for years. But with the right support, it…
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What’s the Deal with GLP-1 Microdosing?
Is Less Really More? When it comes to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, that’s the question more providers and patients are starting to ask. Originally approved for type 2…
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ADA Scientific Sessions: Expanding the Discussion to Include Weight Bias
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions in Chicago. It was a phenomenal gathering of researchers, clinicians, scientists, and experts in…
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