Why your blood sugar is harder to manage before your period (and what to do about it)
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...
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Registered Dietitians and BFFs. Healthy cooking and other lovely things. Join Wendy and Jess as they work towards making this world a healthier place, one meal at a time.
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20 of 362 episodesHigh cholesterol and prediabetes: what to eat to manage both
In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Registered Dietitian and co-founder Wendy Lopez breaks down what it really means when your...
Why eating feels so stressful (and how to nourish your nervous system to find calm)
This week, Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian Anna Bohegan shares how your nervous system influences the way you eat, digest food, and ex...
We asked AI to build a 7-day diabetes meal plan. Here's what it got wrong.
This week, Diabetes Digital co-founders Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez put an AI-generated diabetes meal plan to the test. Together, they bre...
We’re Hiring Registered Dietitians (Listen for Perks + How to Apply)
Diabetes Digital is growing, and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Registered Dietitians to join our team! If you're a RD or k...
Gestational diabetes diagnosis: what no one tells you (from a dietitian who lived it)
This week, Jenny Fernandez, Registered Dietitian and Community Outreach Manager at Diabetes Digital, is joined by Diabetes Digital dietetic...
Is it okay to eat the same thing every day?
A lot of people worry that eating the same meals on repeat means they are doing something wrong nutritionally. Others rely on familiar foods...
Why do I feel worse when I try to eat ‘clean’?
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 c...
What if I hate salads, do I have to eat them?
Salads get framed as part of “healthy eating,” especially in diabetes and in wellness spaces. But what if you genuinely hate salads, find th...
Does lifting weights help with insulin resistance?
When people think about insulin resistance, cardio often gets all the attention. But resistance training plays a really important role that...
Do chia seeds actually help with blood sugar?
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 magi...
What’s a balanced breakfast that isn’t eggs?
Eggs get talked about a lot when it comes to breakfast, especially in diabetes and blood sugar conversations. But not everyone likes eggs, t...
Is it okay to skip breakfast?
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 pat...
How to read your labs without spiraling + what to ask for
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...
Does cooking and cooling your carbs actually help blood sugar spikes?
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...
Kitchen tools that make cooking easier
In this episode, Wendy and Jess share their tried-and-true kitchen tools that make cooking faster, easier, and less overwhelming! From egg c...
Is almond milk actually better than regular milk?
How many times have you seen someone say “cow’s milk is better than almond milk,” or “plant milk is the healthier choice,” and wondered… sho...
Things we are loving right now
In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Jess and Wendy share what they’ve been loving lately, from favorite foods and easy meals to...
Is there such a thing as too many snacks?
Snacking often gets labeled as “eating too much,” or something you shouldn’t need because you “just ate.” In this episode, we talk about why...
Sleep changes blood sugar more than you think
In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Wendy and Jess talk about why sleep is one of the most overlooked factors in blood sugar ma...