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Dietitian Abroad: Southern Italy & Meal Timing
I am often asked by my clients for recommendations on meal patterns and timing. Is it ok to skip breakfast if I’m not hungry? Will skipping breakfast cause me to…
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ADCES23: A Mecca for Diabetes Care & Education
The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) serves as the professional practice organization representing nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, and community health advocates working in diabetes care…
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Your Guide to Diabetes Supplies: Insulin Syringes
For many people living with diabetes, insulin injections are a part of everyday life. Vials and syringes were once the only way to prescribe insulin for home use. Despite the…
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Your Guide to Diabetes Supplies: Insulin Pens
For many people living with diabetes, insulin injections are a part of everyday life. Traditionally prescribed using the vial and syringe method, insulin pens are becoming increasingly popular for their…
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Your Guide to Diabetes Supplies: Glucometers
Glucometers are one of the most commonly prescribed diabetes supplies. Understanding how to use a glucometer and interpreting the results accurately is essential for effective diabetes management. By using a…
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Product Review: Dexcom G7
After what felt like an eternity, I finally got my hands on the long-awaited Dexcom G7. FDA approved in December and available in retail pharmacies mid-February, Dexcom G7 promised to…
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Happy National Nutrition Month!
March is officially national nutrition month and as a registered dietitian nutritionist—it’s my month to shine!
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Three Surprising Changes to the 2023 ADA Standards of Care
Here are three surprising changes to the 2023 ADA standards of care.
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Unapologetically Me in 2023
The coming of a new year often gives us pause to reflect. It’s an opportunity to evaluate the alignment of our actions with our values—both personally and professionally. It can…
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Product Review: Freestyle Libre 3
I finally got my hands on the long-awaited Freestyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring system. FDA-approved in May, sensor kits are finally making their way through the pharmacy and DME…
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Ketogenic vs Mediterranean: A Dietary Face-Off
“What should I eat now?” is by far the most common question I hear from the newly diagnosed. The answer is both simple—and complex. Eating for good glucose management can…
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Move Over A1c, Make Room for Time In Range
A hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1C) has long been the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. It’s cheap, quick, and easy to interpret. An A1c of 6.5% or greater…
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Remission vs Reversal
I’d like to think we are at the cusp of finding a cure for diabetes. Given the immense day-to-day burden, it can’t come fast enough. Until then, it’s important to…
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Diagnosing Type 1 Diabetes in Adults
The UK T1D Immunotherapy Consortium recently updated their guidance on diagnosing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults. This is particularly important as a large portion of new onset T1D…
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Nutrition Strategies for Managing Postprandial Glucose
Managing blood sugars after meals can be tough. The rise is often steep and unexpected, leaving individuals scrambling to intervene—more rapid-acting insulin, a brisk walk, a liter of water—sometimes even…
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The Value of the Diabetes Educator
Certified diabetes care and education specialists–or “diabetes educators”–bring unique skills to the care team. Beyond education, they support a holistic approach through individualized management, factoring in background, culture, environment, and…
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CDCES and Primary Care: A Healthy Partnership
It’s no secret that diabetes is on the rise. The CDC estimates that over 37 million Americans (or roughly 11% of the US population) have diabetes, while another 96 million…
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Graduate School: Fall Semester, Defense, Graduation
There is a running light-hearted joke in my family that I am the “eternal student” always enrolled in either a degree, continuing education class, or certification program. It’s not to…
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Dietitian Abroad: Germany Edition
It seems like ages ago that we celebrated the Christmas holiday in Southern Germany, but looking back at our food photographs brings the tastes and memories alive. To experience a…
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Graduate School: Spring/Summer Semester
As much as I’ve enjoyed my coursework this spring and summer, I am glad to be on to my last semester this fall. FSHN 506: Nutrition & Human Performance South…
