Nutrition for Daily Living

05/23/2026

Excited to be speaking at DiabetesEd Live in San Diego this October!

📅 October 22–23, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA

If your a health care professional join us for updates on ADA Standards of Care, diabetes technology, medications, and practical nutrition strategies you can use in clinical practice.

I’ll be sharing:
✔️ Real-world MNT approaches
✔️ Practical counseling strategies
✔️ Nutrition-focused medication management
✔️ Simple, sustainable interventions for diabetes care

Earn CEs while connecting with diabetes professionals from across the country! 💜

05/14/2026

Medical Nutrition Therapy isn’t an “extra” in diabetes care, it’s an essential part of treatment.

The latest ADA Standards of Care continue to emphasize that individuals with prediabetes and diabetes should be referred to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for individualized nutrition therapy as part of comprehensive care.

Why? Because MNT can help support:
✔️ A1C improvement
✔️ Cardiometabolic health
✔️ Blood pressure & lipid management
✔️ Weight management goals
✔️ Diabetes distress reduction
✔️ Sustainable behavior change

Nutrition recommendations are never one-size-fits-all. Personalized care matters, whether someone is newly diagnosed, managing complications, navigating medications like GLP-1s or insulin, or simply trying to feel better day to day.

Referring to an RDN isn’t just helpful, it’s evidence-based care.

Check out the abridged resource for the ADA Standards of Care section on facilitating positive health behaviors and well-being:
https://diabetesjournals.org/collection/18339/2026-Abridged-Standards-of-Care?lid=pathsp43y4z0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagement&utm_campaign=260514_professional_asoc_nonmembers_launch_ecr3403-version%201&user_id=7bde182c0073f578a6b2d8e8354aae0581595eacac0d0a7263d3300218916ca4&utm_term=NOND

💡 Small shifts can create meaningful outcomes when patients have the right support team behind them.

04/13/2026

Join me at the virtual diabetes education conference happening this week!

I’m looking forward to diving into the latest updates in nutrition and diabetes management—and sharing practical insights you can apply with the individuals you work with.

There is still time to join our Virtual DiabetesEd Training 💻 3 Experts in 3 Days | 30+ CE's. Starts April 15th 🗓️ Can't join us live? No worries, registrants have access to the recorded courses for 1 full year. Perfect for BC-ADM and CDCES Prep!📚🎯

https://icont.ac/51gsU

03/11/2026

🥗 Happy National Nutrition Month AND Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🥗

Today we celebrate the science of nutrition and the role Registered Dietitians play in improving health through Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

✨ Did you know?
• MNT can lower A1C by 0.3-2% in people with diabetes.
• Reduce LDL cholesterol by 10–20%.
• Working with an RD can support sustainable health habits, improved energy, and better overall health.

Whether you’re managing diabetes, heart health, digestive concerns, or simply looking for personalized nutrition guidance, MNT can make a powerful difference.

At Nutrition for Daily Living, my goal is to help you turn nutrition science into practical strategies that fit your life. Find an RD to today!

03/09/2026

March is , and this year’s theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.”

As Registered Dietitians, we see that power every day and help uncover unmet nutrition needs. From helping people manage diabetes, identifying malnutrition to supporting community access to food and evidence-based care.

Nutrition care can:
✨ Improve health outcomes
✨ Support chronic disease management
✨ Lower healthcare costs
✨ Help people feel better and live fuller lives

Recognizing the unmet nutrition needs in my own community is what inspired me to start Nutrition for Daily Living. Check out this month's article about the impact of Registered Dietitians and be inspired to find unmet needs within your own community.

https://www.facebook.com/DiabetesEducationalServices/posts/pfbid0S6Qf7aRQvUo5gHwf36grmMfXWfqbjPs7URpsDsA1Fj6MiyCCWpVdy8f3bhmzeo4Tl

Have you had a chance to check out our March Newsletter celebrating National Nutrition Month?

This month’s newsletter highlights the powerful role of nutrition, and the incredible impact Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) have in supporting people with prediabetes and diabetes.

Some key highlights include:

✔️ The real impact of RDNs across healthcare settings and how Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) can lower A1C by 0.3–2%
✔️ Our Carb Counting Made Easy Resource Page with handouts, links, and frequently requested tools
✔️ Practical strategies from Coach Bev for judgment-free diabetes coaching, plus a new worksheet to share with colleagues
✔️ A look at the growing buzz around “glucose watches”—which devices are actually approved for glucose sensing and which are not

You’ll also find updates on new virtual support groups, a thought-provoking quiz on pancreatic parasites, and earlier dates for our CDCES and BC-ADM exam prep bundles to give you more time to prepare for success.

Want to read more? Click the link below!

https://diabetesed.net/march-2026-enews/

03/08/2026

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of women everywhere. I’m grateful for the inspiring women in healthcare, the fellow business owners who motivate me, and the wonderful community I have the privilege to serve. Remember we .

Supporting one another helps build healthier families and stronger communities. 💜
✨ Strong women support strong communities.

02/27/2026

This is BIG — and it matters for REAL people.

It’s can be hard to recognize malnutrition in someone who’s struggling to eat and its even harder to tell that individual nutrition therapy is not a covered Medicare benefit. For this and many nutrition related medical conditions, Medicare still doesn’t consistently cover nutrition services for so many people who need them. 🍽️💔

Nutrition care isn’t a luxury, it’s a low-cost, high-impact investment in health that can help prevent hospitalizations, improve outcomes, and empower people to eat and feel better.

✔️ Medicare does cover medical nutrition therapy if you have a diagnosis of diabetes or kidney disease (with a doctor’s referral) but that still leaves many individuals without support when they need it most.

We must keep advocating for better access to nutrition care for everyone. 🗣️💪. Lets do this!

Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate, the Academy is a proud champion of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act.

02/22/2026

Have you had the chance to read Christine Craig's new article, "Grief and the Role of the Diabetes Educator"?

Grief can profoundly reshape diabetes management. This article highlights the importance of person-centered care during life transitions, emphasizing listening, psychosocial assessment, and meeting individuals where they are.

Want to read more? Click the link below!

https://diabetesed.net/grief-and-the-role-of-the-diabetes-educator/

02/05/2026

📣 Great News for Medicare Beneficiaries!

Medicare has officially extended telehealth coverage for nutrition services for an additional 2 years 🎉

That means you can continue to receive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) from the comfort of your home.

👩‍⚕️ Medicare does continue to have limits on what diagnosis are covered: which includes Diabetes Or Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3-5.

If you or a loved one has Medicare, this extension helps ensure continued access to personalized nutrition support.

📞 Have questions or want to schedule an in-person or telehealth visit? Have your provider fax a referral for services.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from Nutrition for Daily Living. 🕯️
Here’s to joyful gatherings, nourishing meals, and giving yourself love and grace this season ❤️

12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday!
I’m highlighting two local organizations that make a real difference in food access:
🌟 Chico Food Project
🌟 530 Food Rescue Coalition

Go check them out, donate if you can, or share to spread the word. Every bit helps!