• Sarah Hormachea Diabetes Care Education New Orleans ADA Scientific Sessions 2026
    Clinician Education & Training

    2026 ADA Scientific Sessions: My Top 3 Sessions and Key Takeaways

    Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions brings together leading diabetes researchers, endocrinologists, dietitians, diabetes care and education specialists, and industry innovators to share the latest advances in diabetes treatment and management. With hundreds of sessions covering diabetes technology, nutrition, medications, and clinical care, narrowing down a few favorites is no easy task. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), I attended ADA Scientific Sessions 2026 looking for evidence-based strategies that can improve diabetes care, enhance nutrition counseling, and support better outcomes for people living with diabetes. Here are three sessions…

  • Sarah Hormachea Should Prediabetes Be Renamed_ Experts Propose a New Staging System for Type 2 Diabetes
    Diabetes Care & Education

    The End of Prediabetes? Understanding the Proposed Stages of Type 2 Diabetes

    For decades, the term prediabetes has been used to describe blood glucose levels that are elevated above normal, but not yet high enough to meet the criteria for type 2 diabetes. However, a growing group of international diabetes experts is now questioning whether the term itself may contribute to clinical inertia and delayed treatment. In a recent commentary published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, diabetes researchers proposed replacing the term prediabetes with a formal three-stage classification system. The goal is to better reflect the progressive nature of diabetes and encourage earlier intervention to reduce long-term complications. So what could…

  • Sarah Hormachea How to Create a Diabetes-Friendly Workplace Practical Strategies for Employers
    Workplace Wellness

    How to Create a Diabetes-Friendly Workplace: Practical Strategies for Employers

    Creating healthier workplaces requires more than wellness slogans or occasional lunch-and-learn sessions. For employees living with diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and other cardiometabolic conditions, the structure and culture of the workplace can directly influence safety, productivity, and long-term health outcomes. I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Colorado Food@Work Collaborative on the topic of diabetes friendly workplaces. The discussion focused on how employers, healthcare organizations, and wellness leaders can move beyond traditional wellness initiatives and create environments that better support real-world diabetes management. Many employees already know what they “should” be doing. The challenge is whether their work environment…