299: Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management – Constance Brown-Riggs

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: 299 This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Light + Fit. Constance Brown-Riggs is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. This episode explores how culturally relevant, patient-centered nutrition strategies can support Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) risk reduction. Through an evidence-based lens, it highlights the role of flexible eating patterns and nutrient-dense foods in promoting sustainable dietary change across diverse populations. Tune in to this episode to learn about: · why culturally relevant care matters · what can happen when nutrition guidance doesn't align with cultural foodways · what the science says about flexible eating patterns in T2DM · what the science says about the role of yogurt in supporting T2DM risk reduction · the qualified health claim regarding yogurt and T2DM · how RDNs can help patients navigate barriers to change · the role of patient centered care and communication · tips for empowering patients to adopt flexible eating patterns · how to emphasize achievable and enjoyable habits vs. restriction · building trust and supporting sustainable changes · how to approach culturally relevant conversations more confidently · resources for health professionals and the public This episode ( Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management ) awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program. Visit to access the CPEU activity.

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299: Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management – Constance Brown-Riggs is an episode from Sound Bites with Melissa Joy Dobbins by Melissa Joy Dobbins.

This episode is 35:07 long.

This episode was published on Nov 20, 2025.

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