Perimenopause isn’t talked about enough and many women are left unprepared for the changes it brings. This hormonal transition often comes with unexpected shifts in energy, sleep, mood, and yes even blood sugar.

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, to unpack what’s really happening in the body during perimenopause. They explore the connection between hormone fluctuations and blood sugar, how to spot early signs, and why symptoms like fatigue and cravings are real and valid. Whether you’ve been navigating perimenopause for a while or are just beginning to notice changes, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, supported, and more connected to what your body needs.

If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

In this powerful episode, Jess sits down with Megrette Fletcher, registered dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, and co-author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes.

Megrette is a pioneer in weight-inclusive diabetes care, and this conversation is packed with perspective shifts and gentle challenges to the way we've all been taught to think about blood sugar, food, and health. Together, Jess and Megrette explore the power of language in diabetes care, the emotional and physical toll of weight-centric messaging, and why success shouldn't be defined by weight loss or perfect numbers.

Megrette shares how we can shift from a restrictive, shame-based approach to one rooted in agency, autonomy, and ease and why those concepts aren’t just helpful, but essential for sustainable care.

This episode also includes a powerful reflective exercise that left Jess rethinking her own approach to care. Whether you're living with diabetes, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this conversation is one you’ll want to revisit.

Learn more about Megrette at megrette.com and subscribe to her newsletter No Weight Loss Required.

If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

In this episode, we’re talking about how diet culture shows up in diabetes care and how it can actually make things worse.

We’re joined by Janice Dada, a weight-inclusive diabetes expert, Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, and author of the upcoming book Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: The No Shame, No Blame, Non-Diet Approach to Managing Your Blood Sugar

Janice shares how food fear, rigid nutrition advice, and weight-focused care can lead to disordered eating and make blood sugar management harder, not easier! We talk about how to recognize the ways diet culture shows up in care, why shifting away from shame-based approaches matters, and how it’s possible to support blood sugar while still honoring your relationship with food and your body. Whether you live with diabetes or support folks who do, we hope this conversation offers validation, clarity, and a more compassionate approach to diabetes.

Resources mentioned in episode: Artificial Sweeteners: https://diabetesdigital.co/artificial-sweeteners-and-diabetes/

New Intuitive Eating Scale: https://www.instagram.com/evelyntribole/p/C8xDjMPpBvo/?img_index=1

If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.