299: Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management – Constance Brown-Riggs

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This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Light + Fit. Constance Brown-Riggs is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.

This episode explores how culturally relevant, patient-centered nutrition strategies can support Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) risk reduction. Through an evidence-based lens, it highlights the role of flexible eating patterns and nutrient-dense foods in promoting sustainable dietary change across diverse populations.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• · why culturally relevant care matters
• · what can happen when nutrition guidance doesn't align with cultural foodways
• · what the science says about flexible eating patterns in T2DM
• · what the science says about the role of yogurt in supporting T2DM risk reduction
• · the qualified health claim regarding yogurt and T2DM
• · how RDNs can help patients navigate barriers to change
• · the role of patient centered care and communication
• · tips for empowering patients to adopt flexible eating patterns
• · how to emphasize achievable and enjoyable habits vs. restriction
• · building trust and supporting sustainable changes
• · how to approach culturally relevant conversations more confidently
• · resources for health professionals and the public

This episode (Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management) awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.