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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe? What People With Diabetes Should Know
I recently had the honor of presenting at Colorado’s Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists annual conference. As diabetes care and education expands beyond glucose management to encompass cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health, I was asked to discuss what’s new and what’s next in nutrition therapy. My first thought: Where do I begin? Nutrition research and recommendations are constantly evolving, and there’s no shortage of topics to explore. But I wanted to focus on the questions that come up in my private practice—and the concerns behind them. With that in mind, I’m kicking off a five-part series: “Five Nutrition…
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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 follow directions. I like to live on the wild side. So with that in mind, here’s what I’m preparing for Thanksgiving this year!
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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 accessing consistent, high-quality guidance from registered dietitians. That’s beginning to change. Virtual care is breaking down long-standing barriers, making it easier to connect with dietitians in timely, flexible, and personalized ways. As a result, virtual dietitians are helping close critical gaps in care, and nutrition counseling is becoming more central and more accessible than ever before.
