Glucose Riot

5. Diane: How Legos and Mobility Devices Help you Care for Your Diabetes

Glucose Riot

Show Notes

On this episode, we sit with Diane who talks us through mobility devices, staying strong in the decision to only accept weight inclusive care, and how to build a self care plan that authentically works for your own personal needs. Some things we referenced in this episode: More info about the term "superfat" and other "fategories" Studies about epigenetics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28273478/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24832930/

ABOUT US: We are two dietitians who specialize in diabetes care and eating disorders: Kelly Six, MS, RD, CDCES, who really likes working in diabetes care because we get to have one foot in the nerdy side of diabetes and the other foot in the emotional side of living in the world with diabetes. Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES, who really agrees with Kelly and couldn't have said it better herself. We both love cats, snacks, and laughing too loud in Seattle coffee shops. Learn more about us and the podcast here!

LINKS: Apply to be on the podcast! Find out more about Kelly here Find out more about Erin here DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.

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