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

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 flexibleWhy restriction is not a good idea with diabetesProtein! What it does and why it's helpfulLiving with a stigmatized condition as a health care providerUsing nutrition along with meds to get the best supportBeing 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 careUsing 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_TYSGtVGOSiXoeCLemhas3ALINKS:email us here with any questions or comments: [email protected] out more about Kelly hereFind out more about Erin hereDISCLAIMER: 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.