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Keep Cool This Summer with Healthy Eating Tips from Glooko’s Resident Registered Dietitian

​​Summer is one of the best seasons for multiple reasons: we’re in full vacation mode, the sun is shining, the grills are sizzling and the beach is calling more often than not. There is only one not necessarily welcome thing that the summer brings…the heat! Staying hydrated and avoiding being overheated is important for everyone,… Continue reading Keep Cool This Summer with Healthy Eating Tips from Glooko’s Resident Registered Dietitian

Discussing All Things Diabetes with Glooko’s Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES and her Diabesties

​​This month, we’re celebrating diabesties, people with diabetes who understand your experiences living with the chronic condition. ​​As you know, I’m fully immersed in the world of diabetes, whether it’s my experience as an RD and diabetes educator or my experience working for a diabetes company, I definitely can get my fair share of all… Continue reading Discussing All Things Diabetes with Glooko’s Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES and her Diabesties

Satisfying Salad Creations with Glooko’s Resident Registered Dietitian

​​Happy National Salad Month! ​​This month, I’ll walk you through how to make a satisfying Mediterranean style salad that has ingredients that are very friendly to people living with diabetes and related chronic conditions.  ​​Once you’ve enjoyed our video on making a healthy filling salad, check out these highlights: Plate Planning Method from the… Continue reading Satisfying Salad Creations with Glooko’s Resident Registered Dietitian

Stress Management Tips for People with Diabetes from Glooko’s Resident CDCES

​​Picture this: it’s Tuesday and you start off your day the way you typically would. You wake up and go for a 30-minute walk before work, eat your typical lunch at your typical lunch time, and make sure to drink water throughout the day for your hydration. On any other Tuesday, these are typically the… Continue reading Stress Management Tips for People with Diabetes from Glooko’s Resident CDCES

Making Sustainable Nutrition Choices to Fuel the Future with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

​​Hello and happy spring! I hope you’ve been working hard on those goals that we set at the beginning of the year! The great thing about goal setting is that they can always be adjusted and evaluated throughout the year! Personally, March is one of my favorite months. It not only marks the beginning of… Continue reading Making Sustainable Nutrition Choices to Fuel the Future with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

Heart Healthy Foods with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

​​Hard to believe that another month is gone and we’re well into the swing of things in 2023! While it is important to prioritize heart health every month of the year, February is special as it is American Heart Month and helps to call awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for people… Continue reading Heart Healthy Foods with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

Setting Goals for Diabetes Management in the New Year with Glooko’s Resident CDCES

​​Hello and Happy New Year! ​​It’s no secret that the New Year is seen as a clean slate and a chance to start fresh for most people. You can see the evidence everywhere—there’s more people in the gym, eating “healthy foods” and trying new things to promote better wellness. ​​A survey conducted by Forbes Health/OnePoll… Continue reading Setting Goals for Diabetes Management in the New Year with Glooko’s Resident CDCES

Conquer the Holidays While Living with Diabetes with Tips from Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

The holidays have always been one of my favorite times of the year. For me, it always involves family and friends coming together surrounded by my favorite thing—food! After I was diagnosed with type one diabetes, it still remained my favorite season. The love has never gone away or changed, but the role my diabetes… Continue reading Conquer the Holidays While Living with Diabetes with Tips from Glooko’s Registered Dietitian

Tackling Blood Sugar Challenging Foods with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian During Diabetes Month

As your friendly neighborhood registered dietitian nutritionist, diabetes educator and type one diabetes buddy, I couldn’t possibly write this post without saying Happy National Diabetes Awareness Month! While the intent of the month is to bring awareness to diabetes and what it means to be living with the illness, I want to take this time… Continue reading Tackling Blood Sugar Challenging Foods with Glooko’s Registered Dietitian During Diabetes Month

Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for People Living with Diabetes from Glooko’s Registered Dietitian for Vegetarian Awareness Month

October is one of my favorite months for many reasons—the leaves changing, the fall themed treats and eats, the cooler weather and spooky activities. It also happens to be Vegetarian Awareness Month! While I am not someone who practices vegetarian or veganism, I have an appreciation for vegetarian and vegan dishes, and include them in… Continue reading Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for People Living with Diabetes from Glooko’s Registered Dietitian for Vegetarian Awareness Month