Diabetes is incredibly common, so it's important to understand what it is, who is at risk, and how we can support healthy blood sugars, whether we have a diagnosis of diabetes/prediabetes or not! For today's episode I sat down with fellow dietitian (and Certified Diabetes Educator) Kristie Messerli to dive deep into these topics!

What we cover: 

• What is diabetes? 
• Who is at risk for developing diabetes? 
• How to balance your blood sugar, whether you have diabetes or not
• Symptoms of diabetes or elevated blood sugar 
• Should you be on medications for your blood sugar? 
• Is diabetes reversible? 
• Tips for combating the “dawn phenomenon” (high fasting blood sugar) 
• What is insulin resistance? Who is at risk or how to know if you have it? 
• How does alcohol impact blood sugars? 
• How to care for your body and improve blood sugar long term 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH KRISTIE: 

• Follow her on IG: @type2diabetes.nutritionist
• Website: https://dietitiankristie.com/ – find out more about her group programs and cookbooks 

Some of Kristie's favorite diabetes/nutrition resources: 

• Non-diet approach: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat (affiliate link) 
• Milk & Honey Nutrition - @milknhoneynutrition - see her IG accounts for cookbook links 

Affiliate Links Mentioned: 

• Vooray Affiliate Link: affiliate code wellnessforthewin - shop here  
• ALOHA Bars Affiliate Link: code wellnessforthewin - affiliate link 
• LoveHandle affiliate link: code wellnessforthewin 

CONNECT WITH ME AT THE LINKS BELOW! 

• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
• Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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