Northeast Missouri Health Council

Allison Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN, CLC  To put it simply, having prediabetes means that your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. A key contributor to prediabetes is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means that your pancreas still makes insulin, but your cells do not use it effectively which leads to an increase in sugar staying in your blood stream. One common test used to diagnose prediabetes is called a hemoglobin A1c

Allison Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN, CLC The holidays are full of delicious cookies, bars, and breads… many of which can be made a bit lighter without losing the flavor and joy of the season. With a few smart baking swaps, you can boost nutrition, reduce blood sugar spikes, cut unnecessary calories, and still enjoy your favorite treats.  One of the easiest switches is replacing part of the butter or oil in a recipe with ingredients like Greek yogurt, mashed banana, or unsweetened a

By Carrie Snyder MPH, RDN, CSOWM, LDN, CDCES  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice you find online, you’re not alone. From trending meal plans to social media “hacks,” it can be hard to know what’s trustworthy—or where to start. That’s where a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) comes in.  A dietitian doesn’t hand out one-size-fits-all meal plans. Instead, they create personalized strategies that match your medical needs, lifestyle, preferences, and long-