Language, Emotions, and Remission: What We Need to Know about Diabetes Today

This presentation will reveal the multifaceted journey of navigating life with diabetes, highlighting the critical role of language and communication. We'll examine how emotions and diet culture shape self-perception and impact self-worth. Emphasizing evidence-based strategies, we’ll explore language skills and nurturing a connection through nutrition.

Topics will include

• The relationship between insulin resistance and sensitivity.
• Pathways to type 2 diabetes remission.
• Practical tools in the form of insights into prevention and nutrition for achieving sustainable health.
• A compelling case study illustrating how personal empowerment can lead to health transformation while embracing a holistic view of health and wellness.

Speaker

Lauren Plunkett, RDN, LD, CDCES, is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, and a global health educator specializing in plant-based nutrition and exercise for type 1 diabetes, as well as the prevention and improvement of chronic conditions. Her professional experience includes pediatric endocrinology, performance nutrition, and virtual primary care. She is the award-winning author of the book Type One Determination.

This webinar is intended for dietitians and is approved for 1 CEU for RDs and NDTRs in live attendance. Find out more about the PDR and apply at PCRM.org/FindADietitian.
 

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