Breaking down the negative impacts of weight stigma.
On Nutrition
Next week is Weight Stigma Awareness Week (Sept. 28 to Oct. 2), and if there was ever a year to be aware of the physical and mental health impacts of weight stigma, it’s 2020. There’s so much hand-wringing about the association…
Insulin Basics
There are different types of insulin depending on how quickly they work, when they peak, and how long they last.
Insulin is available in different strengths; the most common is U-100.
All insulin available in the United States is…
Influence of cinnamon on glycemic control
A recent randomized clinical trial published in July in the Journal of Endocrine Society found that 500mg #cinnamon supplementation (300mg cinnamon extract + 200mg Cinnamomum burmannii powder), 3x per day, for 12 weeks improved glucose control…
How an RDN can help with Diabetes
Diabetes affects the body's ability to make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose (sugar) in the blood. Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level is key to managing diabetes. Choosing nutritious foods and watching portion sizes…
Can you eat fruit if you have diabetes?
Fragrant, fuzzy peaches. Juicy watermelon. Tart berries. There’s nothing like fresh-picked fruits available at a farmers market or produce stand near you.
If you have diabetes, you might be a little wary of nature’s candy. “But don’t…
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Nutrition counseling for:
- Pre-diabetes/MetX
- Lipid Disorders
- HTN
- PCOS
- NASH/NAFLD
- CKD
- Thyroid Disorders
- GI disorders
- Sports Nutrition
Diabetes counseling/education:
- All forms of diabetes
- Insulin/Medication initiation and adjustment -per protocol
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring – Professional
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring – Personal
- Insulin delivery device training – pens/smart pens/insulin pumps/patch pumps
- Accredited Diabetes Education Program with Washington State Department of Health
- Accredited Diabetes Education Program with Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists – in process
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