Beyond Blood Sugar: A Holistic Approach to Diabetes Management with Angela Manderfeld, MS, RDN, LD, CDE (ep – 57)

Host Ginger Hultin covers diabetes management and the groundbreaking health technology revolutionizing how we monitor and manage the condition with diabetes nutrition expert Angela Manderfeld. Angela is a registered dietitian and board-certified in advanced diabetes management. They explore the significance of A1C levels, the impact of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) on lifestyle, and the potential of weight loss drugs and insulin pumps in diabetes management. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in understanding diabetes better, its management through technology, and the power of nutrition in maintaining optimal health. 

In this episode, we’ll cover: 

06:28 Role of Diet in Blood Sugar Management 

09:51 Continuous Glucose Monitors for Non-Diabetics 

11:18 Insulin Pumps and CGM Training 

12:15 The Evolution of Diabetes Management Technology 

14:50 Preventative Care and the Importance of A1C Trends 

16:59 Exploring GLP-1 Medications and Natural Alternatives 

22:20 Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition 

27:40 Practical Advice for Blood Sugar Management 

About Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO: 

Ginger Hultin is an integrative, clinical dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist with a master’s degree from Bastyr University, where she currently serves as adjunct faculty teaching clinical nutrition. She has been in practice for over 10 years using a personalized, holistic nutrition approach. She runs a full-time virtual private practice, Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health problems improve their health thought nutrition. In addition to being the host of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, she is an author of two books, Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook. Ginger is also currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical nutrition. 

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This podcast is produced by Larj Media.

About Angela Manderfeld, MS, RD, CDE. BC-ADM, CLT: 

Angela Manderfeld, MS, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, CLT is a dietitian, board certified in advanced diabetes management. She’s in private practice and has more than 20 years of experience. Angela uses integrative functional nutrition to help clients restore their body to optimal health. She helps clients to overcome obstacles, by integrating the latest nutritional science and lifestyle changes so they can be successful at weight loss and stabilizing blood sugar, ultimately giving them the time and energy to live life to its fullest (on the fewest medication)! Angela is also LEAP-certified for food sensitivities. A diabetes nutrition expert, Angela is the founder of OutsmartYourDiabetes.com and author of Outsmart Your Diabetes: A Step by Step Guide to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes. 

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