Wendy Lopez

Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez, both registered dietitians and diabetes educators, bring their expertise to the forefront as they discuss the staggering statistic that one in two Americans have prediabetes or diabetes. They explore the nuances between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, addressing common myths and the impact of stigma. Listeners learn about the importance of nutrition, lifestyle choices, and the potential for diabetes to be managed or even reversed. Most importantly, they emphasize that diabetes should never be a source of shame, advocating for compassion and awareness.

Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, both Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, discuss vital misconceptions around diabetes management. They highlight that weight loss isn't necessary for blood sugar control and explore the issues with the concept of diabetes 'remission.' The duo critiques the rise of GLP-1 drugs marketed for weight loss, and the trend of continuous glucose monitoring among non-diabetics, emphasizing a need for holistic and inclusive approaches to diabetes care.

Registered dietitian Wendy Lopez and diabetes educator Jessica Jones discuss dispelling diet-culture myths about blood sugar and diabetes. They talk about why people with diabetes should not focus on weight loss, the harmful effects of diabetes 'remission' or 'reversal', the misuse of GLP-1 drugs as diet drugs, continuous-glucose-monitor trend among non-diabetics, and navigating prediabetes and other health conditions.