How to read your labs without spiraling + what to ask for

About this episode

Wendy and Jess discuss how to understand lab results related to diabetes and cholesterol, empowering listeners to advocate for their health.

Labs can bring up a lot of feelings fear, shame, pressure, and confusion. In this episode, Wendy and Jess break down the most important labs to know if you have diabetes, pre diabetes, or high cholesterol, what the numbers actually mean, and what you can do to support them. The goal isn't to make a million changes at once it's to help you feel informed and empowered to advocate for yourself at your next appointment. Work With Us Whether you're trying to make sense of a recent lab result, manage blood sugar, or simply want to build a more informed approach to your nutrition our team is here to help. Our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian Nutritionists offer personalized virtual counseling, and we accept insurance. Go to diabetesdigital.co/start to book your first appointment Follow us on Instagram: @diabetesdigitalco New episodes every Wednesday

People in this episode

Hosts: Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones

Topics covered

• reading lab results
• diabetes management
• cholesterol awareness
• patient advocacy
• nutrition counseling

Keywords

• lab results
• diabetes
• pre diabetes
• cholesterol
• nutrition
• health advocacy
• blood sugar management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Diabetes Digital, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, diabetesdigital.co

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