#164: “Cutting Carbs” Is Not A Diabetes Treatment Plan with Dietitian & Diabetes Specialist Janice Dada
This week on The Full Plate Podcast, Abbie and Janice Dada discuss diabetes from a non-diet culture perspective, exploring the importance of a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition.
Janice shares her journey into the field of nutrition and diabetes care, highlighting the pitfalls of weight normative approaches and the various root causes of diabetes that extend beyond diet and weight.
They delve into the impact of weight cycling, stress, and the myths surrounding food choices in diabetes management, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in healthcare.
Tune in to the episode for more on:
What’s on Janice’s plate
The complexities of nutrition, particularly in relation to diabetes and cultural food practices
The impact of diet culture on food choices
The systemic issues in nutrition education for healthcare providers
The importance of compassionate dietary recommendations
The implications of pre-diabetes and the landscape of diabetes medications
The need for informed and supportive approaches to managing health
More About Janice:
Janice is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), certified intuitive eating counselor, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) and owner of SoCal Nutrition & Wellness, a virtual and in-person private practice in Newport Beach, California.
She specializes in helping families and individuals of all ages optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors through a weight-inclusive, non-diet framework. She has worked with a diverse array of people with diabetes throughout her entire career and is passionate about simplifying nutrition messages for people with the condition.
Her book, Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: The No Shame, No Blame, Non-Diet Approach to Managing Your Blood Sugar, will be published with New Harbinger in April 2025.
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