As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) I hear myths about dietitians all the time! People are afraid to meet with or speak to a RDN because they are scared to be judged on their current eating habits or lifestyle. Often times this is because they believe that all RDN’s eat perfectly healthy all the time and there’s just no way that we could possibly understand. This is just one of the common misconceptions people have about RDNS. So, let's clarify some common myths and misconceptions dietitians. Myth #1: When eating with a dietitian, you must only order grilled chicken … [Read more...]
Top Finds at American Association of Diabetes Educators 2018
I just got back from Baltimore where I attended my favorite conference, presented by American Association of Diabetes Educators. The speakers were inspiring and the exhibits educational. There were many products I had not seen before and some new ideas I had not heard. For four days I was immersed in diabetes education so I could come back to help you be better at managing your diabetes and prediabetes. Here are my Top Finds at AADE 2018 1. Blood Glucose Monitors Contour Next One is rated best for accuracy. This is really important if you are using a continuous glucose monitoring system … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know if You Have Prediabetes
A client recently recounted that "he was told he had pre-diabetes but since it wasn't diabetes, he figured it was nothing." Pre-diabetes is "not nothing." It is definitely "something." Pre-diabetes is defined as when your glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diabetes. See the table below for details.. Diagnostic Criteria for Prediabetes and Diabetes Pre-diabetes is the leading risk factor for diabetes but not everyone gets diabetes. If you have been told you have pre-diabetes, now is the time to make changes to prevent developing diabetes. By making … [Read more...]