Part 2 of our interviews with Jenn Jackson! Feel free to listen to this episode as a stand alone, but if you're wanting to hear more from Jenn, go back to our previous episode to hear more.

In this episode we cover:

Diabetes management philosophies and technology that can be the most disordered to the most flexible
Why restriction is not a good idea with diabetes
Protein! What it does and why it's helpful
Living with a stigmatized condition as a health care provider
Using nutrition along with meds to get the best support
Being OK with not knowing the exact right answer (as a diabetes "expert" and as a person with diabetes)
How a sense of urgency is normalized in diabetes care and diet culture, and how to slow down the instinct and get to authentic choice and care
Using informed consent, self compassion, and professional support as part of your diabetes strategy.

We mention several resources including:

https://self-compassion.org/
Medical Students for Size Inclusivity document on Informed consent in diabetes care https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MSSI-GLP1-Informed-Consent-10.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawF_wppleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHenysmN_XwqFeZMt9ebBott-LiEtkfYmuQ0OFqhStsg_jg-hqp6C6rQYoA_aem_TYSGtVGOSiXoeCLemhas3A

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DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.

9. Jenn Part 2: The Importance of Protein and Informed Consent