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What’s a Normal A1c for Your Age? (And What to Do If Yours Is Creeping Up)
Most people have heard of A1c, but very few actually understand what it measures… or what “normal for your age” really means. As a dietitian and diabetes educator who works with busy professionals, parents, and women navigating perimenopause, According to the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, approximately 115 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, and many…
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Perimenopause and Blood Sugar: Why Your Body Feels Different After 40
It’s 3pm in the school pickup line. You’re digging through the console for your kid’s fruit snacks and somehow eat three packs before the bell rings. You had lunch. You thought you ate fine. Then at 3am you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering why the same jeans and the same habits that worked…
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Is Seeing a Dietitian Worth the Cost?
The Real Value of Working with a Dietitian (Beyond the Price Tag) If you’ve ever wondered whether seeing a dietitian is worth the cost, you’re asking something many people think about before getting support. I hear this phrase on a regular basis: “I know what to do… it’s just doing it.” Most people who reach…
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How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy | Simple Habits for Real-Life
How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy (Even During the Craziest Seasons) Back‑to‑school season has a way of making life feel like a juggling act. Work, sports, homework, dinner, repeat… and in the whirlwind of chaos, your days feel like they’re running you instead of the other way around. If you’re feeling like you could…
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You’re Newly Diagnosed With Prediabetes… Now What?
Newly Diagnosed with Prediabetes: A Dietitian‘s First 5 Steps If you’re newly diagnosed with prediabetes, it can feel scary, confusing, and leave more questions than answers. I see this all the time in my virtual nutrition counseling practice. People walk into their appointment beating themselves up for letting it get this far or they’re terrified…
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Healthy Travel Food List for Hotels & Airbnb’s (RD Tips)
What to Stock in Your Hotel or Airbnb to Stay on Track with Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Whether it’s a summer vacation, a work conference, or a long weekend away, traveling can throw your entire routine off. You’re out of your ‘norm’, eating at odd times, relying on hotel breakfasts, and often going long…
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How to Plan Meals When You Hate Meal Planning
The Simplest Way to Plan Meals When You Hate Meal Planning (Summer Edition) If you type the words “meal prep” into social media, you get a very specific vibe. You see creators prepping extravagant, identical meals in perfectly clean kitchens, neatly stacking matching containers into a flawlessly organized fridge. They make it look seamless, silent,…
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How to Stop Sabotaging Your Weekdays with Your Weekends
Why “Being Good During the Week” Keeps Backfiring on Your Blood Sugar If you are a busy professional, your Monday through Friday morning routine probably looks pretty dialed in. You get up at the same time, leave for work at the same time, pack your lunch, you stay on top of your schedule, and you…
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Can You Reverse Prediabetes Without Cutting Carbs?
Why Cutting Carbs Isn’t the Answer for Prediabetes (And What Actually Works) If you just walked out of a doctor’s office with a prediabetes diagnosis, I can guess exactly what you did next. You went home, opened your pantry and fridge, and felt completely overwhelmed. Then, you hopped onto Google or talked to a friend,…
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Your Practical Guide to Dining Out Without Derailing Your Goals
How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar Spring is an incredibly busy time of year for everyone. With the school year wrapping up, graduation parties, backyard cookouts, and weddings on the horizon, our calendars are packed. I’ve heard this recently termed “Maycember” and this seems 100% accurate. During this season, social…
