Mary Alice Volkert, MS,RDN,LD,CDE has been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist since 1978 and a Certified Diabetes Educator since 1986. Her degrees are in Foods and Nutrition (BS) and Hospital Dietetics (MS). She’s has had Type 1 Diabetes since 1965 (and is still upright!). Mary Alice engages patients in a positive way, carefully listening for ways to achieve healthy success!
In this episode, MAGGIE & MARY ALICE discuss:
- When Mary was diagnosed, and what she learned from the experience.
- How doctors reacted to diabetes fifty years ago compared to now.
- Why people should work with certified diabetes educators.
- How Mary Alice got started working with clients.
PODCAST NUGGETS - Insights: consume without calories:
- Difficulties in life can also give you passions that you never knew existed.
- Using a certified diabetes educator is a bridge from you, to your doctor.
- CDE’s are always up to date on what is going on with diabetes.
- CDE’s are there to personalize issues that are going on with the patients' lives.
Mary Alice - “I just want to do the best I can with what I've got.”
CONNECT with Maggie:
FREE Gift: SweetOfferNOW.com
Website: SweetLifeNOW.com
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Podcast Phone: 98-LAUGHAPP
CONNECT with Mary Alice Volkert:
Website: www.helpmeeatright.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (713) 668-2759
It's a Sweet Life NOW is about being uplifted while you learn how to live healthy & happy. But we’re all different, so before making any lifestyle changes, check it out with your doc. Our instructions and advice are in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling. Your medical team knows your specific health needs and together, we’ll help you feel fabulous!
Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Jessie Taylor
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