Navigating Nutrition, Insulin Resistance, and More with Diabetes Digital – Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez

In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney & Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES & Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDCES, registered dietitian nutritionists and certified diabetes care specialists. They discuss their telehealth platform, Diabetes Digital, designed to help women manage and prevent diabetes through virtual nutrition counseling. The conversation covers various aspects of diabetes, including its types, risk factors, and management strategies.

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 Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez’s Key Takeaways:

1. You don’t have to wait until things are “bad enough” to get support: Preventative care is powerful. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just want to feel better in your body, it’s okay to seek help now.
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3. Take a 10-minute walk after meals: Incorporate a brief walk after your largest meal to help manage blood sugar levels.
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5. Virtual care can be deeply personal and community-centered: Diabetes Digital is designed to be flexible, culturally competent, and shame-free — because healthcare should meet you where you are.
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7. Balance your meals: Ensure each meal includes carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy fats for optimal blood sugar control.
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9. Incorporate strength training: Engage in strength training exercises 2-3 times a week to maintain muscle mass and improve insulin sensitivity.

In This Episode: 

(00:00) Intro 

(01:19) Introducing Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones

(02:17) Origins of Food Heaven and Diabetes Digital

(06:26) Food access and physical activity barriers

(10:44) Differences between type 1 and 2 diabetes

(23:01) Introducing carbs in a balanced way

(27:15) Intermittent fasting and diabetes management

(28:48) Protein and exercise with GLP1 medications

(31:30) Menopause and blood sugar management

(43:24) Barriers for women of color entrepreneurs

(47:30) How to access Diabetes Digital services

RESOURCES:

Diabetes Digital Website: https://diabetesdigital.co/

Diabetes Digital Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/diabetesdigitalco/

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