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In this episode, Jess and Wendy break down exactly why your numbers run higher before your period, which days are hardest and why, and what to eat during each phase of your cycle. It's the conversation most clinicians never have with their patients. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Registered Dietitian and co-founder Wendy Lopez breaks down what it really means when your A1C and cholesterol both come back higher than expected. If you've ever looked at your lab results and wondered if you now need to follow two different restrictive diets, this conversation is for you. Wendy explains why blood sugar stability matters just as much as your A1C, how soluble fiber and heart-healthy fats can support both glucose and cholesterol levels, and why you don't have to give up the foods and cultural traditions you love to improve your health. She also shares how stress, sleep, and insulin resistance can influence your lab values and why a balanced, weight-inclusive approach is often more effective than focusing on restriction. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

This week, Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian Anna Bohegan shares how your nervous system influences the way you eat, digest food, and experience hunger. In this conversation, she explores the connection between stress, digestion, and blood sugar, while offering practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel more grounded around meals. Tune in to learn how supporting your nervous system can be an important part of building a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

This week, Diabetes Digital co-founders Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez put an AI-generated diabetes meal plan to the test. Together, they break down what AI gets right, where it falls short, and why personalized nutrition care goes far beyond a one-size-fits-all meal plan. Tune in to learn how your medications, labs, cultural foods, and daily routine all play an important role in managing blood sugar, and why working with a registered dietitian can make all the difference. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Diabetes Digital is growing, and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Registered Dietitians to join our team! If you're a RD or know someone who is, tune in for a quick overview of what makes Diabetes Digital a great place to work and how to apply. Tune in to learn: Who we're hiring (full-time and part-time Registered Dietitians)What makes working at Diabetes Digital differentOur 32-hour full-time schedule with a 4-day workweekCompetitive benefits, CEU opportunities, mentorship, and professional development Interested in joining our team? Apply Here. Know an incredible RD who would be a great fit? Share this episode or send them the application.

This week, Jenny Fernandez, Registered Dietitian and Community Outreach Manager at Diabetes Digital, is joined by Diabetes Digital dietetic intern and registered dietitian Lorena Lee to share Lorena's firsthand experience with gestational diabetes. Together, they discuss the emotional impact of diagnosis, why gestational diabetes happens, practical nutrition strategies that don't require giving up cultural foods, and how compassionate, individualized care can make all the difference. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast. ​​

A lot of people worry that eating the same meals on repeat means they are doing something wrong nutritionally. Others rely on familiar foods because of time, energy, neurodivergence, stress, or health conditions. Today we’re talking about when eating the same thing can actually be supportive, when variety might be helpful, and how to think about this without turning food into another rule. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

A lot of people tell us they feel more tired, irritable, hungry, or out of control around food when they try to eat “clean.” That can feel confusing, especially when clean eating is marketed as the “healthy” way to eat. Today we’re unpacking what “clean eating” actually means, why it often backfires, and what might feel more supportive instead. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Salads get framed as part of “healthy eating,” especially in diabetes and in wellness spaces. But what if you genuinely hate salads, find them unsatisfying, or just feel bored eating them? Today we’re talking about whether salads are actually required for health, what nutrients people are usually trying to get from them, and plenty of non-salad ways to meet those needs. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

When people think about insulin resistance, cardio often gets all the attention. But resistance training plays a really important role that doesn’t get talked about enough. Today we’re breaking down how lifting weights affects insulin sensitivity, why muscle matters for blood sugar regulation, and how fit resistance training into your life. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Chia seeds get a lot of hype in the blood sugar world. You might see them added to puddings, smoothies, or water and hear that they can magically prevent glucose spikes. So what is actually true? Today we’re breaking down what chia seeds do in the body, how they may support blood sugar, and where expectations can get a little unrealistic. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Eggs get talked about a lot when it comes to breakfast, especially in diabetes and blood sugar conversations. But not everyone likes eggs, tolerates them well, or wants them every morning. The good news is that eggs are not required for a balanced breakfast. Today we’re breaking down what actually makes a breakfast balanced, why protein and fiber matter in the morning, and plenty of egg-free ideas that can support energy, satisfaction, and blood sugar without feeling restrictive. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Breakfast is one of the most debated meals. In this episode, we’re cutting through the mixed messages to help you understand your body’s patterns. We’ll talk about cultural breakfast traditions, dawn phenomenon, how medications play a role, and why some people genuinely feel better eating later. We’ll also walk through the signs that morning fasting isn’t supporting you, plus gentle options for people who aren’t hungry in the morning but still need fuel. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

Labs can bring up a lot of feelings fear, shame, pressure, and confusion. In this episode, Wendy and Jess break down the most important labs to know if you have diabetes, pre diabetes, or high cholesterol, what the numbers actually mean, and what you can do to support them. The goal isn't to make a million changes at once it's to help you feel informed and empowered to advocate for yourself at your next appointment. Work With Us Whether you're trying to make sense of a recent lab result, manage blood sugar, or simply want to build a more informed approach to your nutrition our team is here to help. Our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian Nutritionists offer personalized virtual counseling, and we accept insurance. Go to diabetesdigital.co/start to book your first appointment Follow us on Instagram: @diabetesdigitalco New episodes every Wednesday

If you’ve seen TikToks about cold potatoes or leftover rice being a “blood sugar hack,” this episode is for you. We’re diving into resistant starch, what it is, how it forms, and why it acts a little like fiber in the body. We’ll talk about the science behind how this can aid with gentler glucose rise, break down a recent study on resistant starch, and share easy ways to add resistant starch into your meals. Whether you're managing diabetes, prediabetes, or simply want to feel better through food, our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists is here to help and we accept insurance. Visit diabetesdigital.co to get started. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify — it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast