Nutrition Equity Episode 13: Diabetes Awareness month With Jessica

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Nutrition Equity I talk with Jessica, a patient with both Classical Homocystinuria and Diabetes. Jessica will talk about the complexities of dealing with two conflicting conditons.  Homocystinuria requires a low protein diet and Diabetes requires you to watch your carbs and sugar intake.  While nuts aren't allowed for most on a low protein diet trace amounts like you would find in nut or seed milk are ok.  Jessica has a nut allergy and depends on oat milk instead of the nut milks.  She also talks about her challenges with the healthcare system and how her diets with Homocystinuria and Diabetes are complete opposites.Chapter Markers00:00 Intro02:55 Diagnosis journey Homocystinuria08:17 Diabetes diagnosis11:42 Foods to avoid that many may not know about14:19 Daily struggles and choices15:20 Clinical Trial for Homocystinuria15:57 Diabetes wins the battle over Homocystinuria20:06 obstacles of getting medical foods & Formula25:07 Role of the Medical Nutrition Equity Act (MNEA) in Jessica's life28:09 Advice to others in similar situations30:16 Finding support & coping mechanisms33:17 Advice for new diabetes patients34:38 misconceptions about diabetes & Homocystinuria37:03 Hopes for the future38:41 Support Networks that have been helpful39:49 How you can get involved41:05 Conclusionhe finds support.  #DiabetesAwareness #Homocystinuria #WhyNow4MNEASupport the show