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Should People With Type 2 Diabetes Avoid Carbs Altogether?
By: Holden Adkins, Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern Diets are not immune to the cyclic nature of social trends. What’s old is new, and in 2024 carbs are as much a social taboo as last year’s high-waisted denim. Like most trends, an underlying marketing force drives public interest, and the marketing machine behind very low carb…
The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Blood Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes
By: Pamela Gomez Fernandez, Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern In today’s health-conscious world, more people are exploring plant-based diets not only for ethical reasons but also for their potential health benefits. Among the many advantages of plant-based eating, one area of particular interest is its effect on blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes. Let’s delve…
LADA: Never Heard of Her… No, it’s Actually Diabetes!
By Cecilia D., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern Diabetes mellitus is a disease so common worldwide just about every person walking down the streets of wherever you are reading this from could tell you something about it. Maybe you have seen commercials on television for medicines to aid in diabetes management, heard the common misconception that…
An Integrative and Functional Approach to Obesity and Weight Management
By: Krista W., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern With the continuous rise of obesity rates over the past three decades, it’s no secret that we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic. It is predicted that more than half of the world’s population will be living with overweight or obesity by the year 2035 if…
An Eating Disorder Specific to Those Living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus — Recognizing and Treating “Diabulimia”
By Maddie B., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern What is an Eating Disorder?Eating Disorders (ED) are serious mental health disorders that can detrimentally affect physical health if left untreated. Two specific diagnoses, Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) are generally well-known and more common diagnoses — and are most commonly associated with fear of weight…
Healing the Roots: The Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Obesity and Diabetes Care
By: Jeanette A., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern In today’s fast-paced world, the prevalence of obesity and diabetes has reached alarming levels. While medical interventions and dietary changes play crucial roles in managing these conditions, there is another vital aspect that often goes unrecognized—the impact of trauma on individuals’ health. Trauma-informed care has emerged as a…
Fiber- The Amazing Carbohydrate for Diabetes
By: Steph F., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern High-fiber diets are an important component of diabetes management. These nutritious carbohydrates add so many benefits including controlling daily blood sugars, decreasing HbA1c, reducing insulin resistance, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol, and keeping us feeling fuller longer. We will discuss each of these fantastic benefits plus much more…
Motivational Interviewing: Addressing a Crisis of Communication
By: Reuben R., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern The world of dietetics is constantly evolving. Newly emerging research on how nutrients impact our bodies and health is constantly scrutinized and the efficacy of new diets regularly discussed. Macronutrient ratios, meal timing, food composition, weight cycling, meat or meatless, organic or GMO—all topics endlessly discussed to find…
What is Intuitive Eating? A Treatment Strategy for Binge Eating Patterns
By Makayla B, Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States.1 This disorder will be experienced by 2.8% of the US population at some point in their lives. To put that into perspective, it is 1.75x more prevalent than the two most well-known eating disorders combined,…