Managing Diabetes

By: Robyn Flipse, MS, MA, RDN -- November 19, 2019 -- Eating out now has a permanent place in our busy lives. The restaurant industry reports 20% of Americans eat out at least once a week, while 45% of us eat out multiple times each week. It’s convenient, offers more choices...

By: Karima A. Kendall, PhD, LDN, RDN -- By now, you’ve likely heard all about the infamous “fiber gap”. Dietary fiber was first identified as a nutrient of concern by the 2015-2020 United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee1 and there is still a substantial disparity between the amount of fiber...

Keith Ayoob, EdD, RDN, FADN -- Making an extreme dietary change makes great headlines, clickbait, and party conversation.  I prefer the real world of small changes.  Call them “baby steps” if you like.  I prefer baby steps when dealing with lifestyle changes because baby steps are easier to make, and...

By: Keith Ayoob, EdD, RDN, FADN -- With diabetes now affecting 1 in 11 Americans, it is one of the most common chronic health conditions today. The two most common forms of diabetes are known as “type 1” and “type 2”.  Type 1 usually happens in childhood, it is permanent,...

Keith Ayoob, EdD, RDN, FADN -- The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that 9.4% of the US population – more than 1 in 11 persons – has some form of diabetes. The most common types of diabetes are called “type 1” and “type 2”. Type 1...

By: Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  —  A diagnosis with diabetes is life-changing, but it’s also a chance to prioritize your daily health choices more than you ever have. Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity to see a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator since your diagnosis, and were given a...