The Naturally Sweet Dietitian

The Naturally Sweet Dietitian Hi! I'm a dietitian & diabetes educator teaching women how to lower BS and A1c without confusion. I am so glad you're here!

I look forward to helping you on your journey to better health through simple nutrition.

04/01/2026

Your doctor says “A1c is 8.9? Here’s a prescription for Metformin and cut out the sugar.”

Your doctor is well meaning when they give you this advice, but what you’re missing is the support to help you understand what is happening with your blood sugars and how to actually address the root cause of type 2 diabetes.

Elevated blood sugars aren’t simply a “too much sugar” problem.

Type 2 diabetes is an insulin resistance problem.

And I’ve helped clients lower their a1c below 7.0 with a holistic lifestyle approach

When you manage your blood sugars by addressing your insulin resistance and improving your insulin sensitivity, your a1c and blood sugars will trend down!

Here are my top non-negotiables for supporting insulin sensitivity holistically:
🥗 a balanced diet (protein, fiber, healthy fat, and carbs)
🏋️‍♀️ resistance training and joyful movement
🛌 sleep quality and hygiene
🧖 stress management
💊 appropriate medication + supplementation

This is how my clients are able to eat carbs and still hit their diabetes targets👏

If you have type 2 diabetes and don’t want to go on a restrictive diet, then you’re in the right place!

Follow along and I’ll show you how 🤗

03/31/2026

Client N was told she had prediabetes… and left the doctors office anxious and confused 😵‍💫

No support or answers.�Nothing but “cut out carbs + sugar and lose weight.”�
�She wanted to manage her prediabetes so she could be healthy for her family, but didn’t want to cut out her favorite Asian cultural foods.��She knew she needed to balance her blood sugars,
but was stuck with where to start.
Meanwhile, her energy was in the tanks and her night time cravings and binges out of control.

When she reached out to me, she was exhausted, confused, and scared to eat.
�And 6 months later, her energy is higher than it’s been in years, she has clarity with what to eat, and is confident with eating her favorite foods.�
�Here’s how we did it:�✔️ We reviewed her daily routine and targeted habits that were sabotaging her progress (like lack of sleep eyes)�✔️ We created a plan focused on nourishment, not cutting foods out�✔️ She got daily support, so we could make real-time adjustments to her plan�✔️ And most importantly: she felt seen, supported, and safe again�
�You don’t need a rigid, “no potatoes, rice or noodles” diet.�You need a plan that’s made for YOU.
Ready to feel like yourself again?�

If this resonates with you, you didn’t land here by accident!! Follow along to get real solutions so you can thrive with energy and feel like yourself again!

Most people with diabetes think they have to give up carbs, going out, and traveling 🧳 in order to be healthy. But not y...
03/30/2026

Most people with diabetes think they have to give up carbs, going out, and traveling 🧳 in order to be healthy.

But not you, because you know there has to be a better way to live life and take care of your health!

If this is you, let’s chat, because I’ve got the plan for you that will get you excited for your new swimsuit and pool days this summer ☀️

Comment BREAKTHROUGH below and let’s chat to see if coaching is a good fit!

I’m booking my April spots, so grab yours today 🙂

03/28/2026

Most women with type 2 diabetes don’t realize this, but carbs aren’t the villain.�(And if you expect a lower a1c with diet alone, you’ll drive yourself crazy)��The reason my clients lower their a1c below 7.0 isn’t because we just zero in on getting 100+ grams of protein per day…��It’s because we target the root cause of type 2 diabetes (insulin resistance) holistically through nutrition, stress management, and sleep and make it all doable alongside demanding work schedules and juggling family life.

And every time, it shocks them how straightforward it actually is to fix.

The problem was that no one ever taught them how.

Here’s how to regain stable energy and improve insulin sensitivity from the inside out:
1️⃣ Stabilize blood sugar with balanced, nutrient-dense meals (focus on protein, fiber, and healthy fats)
2️⃣ Build insulin sensitivity through daily movement and strength training (lowering sedentary time)
3️⃣ Address root drivers like inflammation and stress with targeted nutrition and recovery (through sleep and hydration)

Once my clients learned how to support their bodies holistically, they reduced their inflammation and lowered their a1cs 💕

You didn’t land here by accident! Hit follow and stay a while 🫶🏻

03/27/2026

People typically reduce diabetes to diet and blame it all on sugar, but it’s more involved than that.

And if you’re only focusing on protein and your a1c isn’t trending down, then it could be something else that’s keeping you stuck!

Let’s take a look:

1️⃣ It’s not just about sugar - you don’t “get diabetes” by eating too much sugar. Diabetes is multifactorial and often occurs from genetics, lifestyle, physical activity level, and stress in addition to diet.
2️⃣ Stress is a silent saboteur. Most people think diabetes diagnoses are because of what you eat, but stress plays a significant role in diabetes progression, too. Chronic stress raises stress hormones, which impact blood sugar regulation and can worsen insulin resistance
3️⃣ Sleep is a game-changer. Did you know that poor sleep can make your cells less responsive to insulin. Sleep is when your body recovers, and sleep deprivation can increase stress hormones (which can raise blood sugar levels).
4️⃣ “Exercise more” isn’t a helpful strategy Overdoing intense workouts without recovery can raise stress hormones, making blood sugar harder to control. There is a way to strategically exercise to boost insulin sensitivity and bring your blood sugars to target without hours and hours at the gym.
5️⃣ Your gut health matters. An imbalanced gut microbiome can fuel inflammation, which can contribute to insulin resistance. PMCID: PMC3705322
6️⃣ Weight isn’t the whole story - insulin resistance and prediabetes can occur for people at normal weight due to genetics, stress, or inflammation. Focusing only on the scale misses the root cause
BONUS: prediabetes is something to take seriously and focus on now! I’ve heard so many times from clients that doctors tell them not to worry about prediabetes. But the truth is, insulin resistance is happening usually 5-10 years before type 2 diabetes develops. So why are we waiting if there’s something we can do about it now??

You didn’t land here by accident. Hit follow so you can finally get your a1c out of prediabetes range without dieting!

03/26/2026

POV: You almost cut carbs and skipped your vacation to lower your blood sugar instead you got to the root of your insulin resistance and lowered your a1c to 7.0!��Client A was thiiiis close to restricting all carbs, but he joined Blood Sugar Breakthrough coaching instead.��👉 After the first session, he felt energized after each meal on vacation�👉 6 weeks later, he had lost 8 pounds�👉 And in just 12 weeks, he lowered his a1c from 8.9 to 7.0!

This is all because we:
✅ Reviewed his food intake and daily routine to uncover what was actually keeping him stuck�✅ Identified his personalized carb targets (so he knew exactly how much carbs to eat to support his blood sugar and boost his metabolism)!�✅ Gave him a framework for how to eat his favorite foods to improve his energy and support healthy weight loss (he lost 8 # within just a few weeks!)

Imagine where he would be if he had just cut carbs?�Still exhausted. Still inflamed. And still guessing.��You deserve thrive with energy and I’d love to show you how.�

I’m looking for 2 women who want to be personally coached by me to regain your energy, get your a1c to target, and feel amazing in your clothes again by summer!

Comment BREAKTHROUGH below and let’s see if it’s a mutually good fit!�

03/25/2026

👉 Walking after meals + resistance training are two of the most powerful (and underrated) tools to improve insulin sensitivity— and they don’t require hours or fancy gear.

I know your time is precious as a mom!

Let’s talk about it:
1. Walk 10–15 min after eating
* Your muscles soak up glucose like a sponge, dropping blood sugars by 20–30%.
* Plus, no equipment needed.
* Bonus: It’s mom-approved — push the stroller, walk with your kids, or pace while on a call.

2. Lift weights 2–3x a week (even bodyweight!)
* Muscle is your body’s glucose disposal unit. The more you have, the better insulin works.
* If you don’t have gym access, body weight works just as well! Do some squats and you have = improved insulin sensitivity.
* It’s not about bulking (if you’re a woman, you don’t have the testosterone to get bulky)

These aren’t extreme.

They’re Tiny Habits that fit into real life.

If you’re a busy mom, aka super mom, who needs a sustainable, real life approach to managing blood sugar, hit follow to learn how to do this without making it a full time job!

03/25/2026

As a mom you sacrifice a lot for your family. You run the house like a business making sure the necessities are stocked, you cook so that everyone is fed and happy, and you clean so that everyone has a tidy space to live in. Not to mention chauffeuring, cheerleading, and crafting.

Being a mom is a superpower, it’s NOBLE work that honors God.

But when you “mom” 24/7 at the expense of your health, you may just be setting your family up to manage your health for you later.

The truth is, prioritizing your health IS a way of prioritizing your family. When you take care of your health you have the energy and capacity to serve your family so. much. better.

Something that keeps moms from prioritizing themselves (in addition to putting their family’s needs first) is that there isn’t time for health.

That’s exactly why Blood Sugar Breakthrough coaching uses a sustainable Tiny Habits approach so that you can start to feel confident and energized again.

You’ll learn my proven framework to prioritizing your health without making it feel like a full time job.

👉🏼 Finally understand factors that support blood sugar and consistent energy
👉🏼 Simple habits that FIT your lifestyle
👉🏼 Boost your mood and improve your relationships

Comment BREAKTHROUGH below and let’s chat to see if coaching is a good fit for you!

It’s not a willpower issue, it’s likely deeper than that!Sleep plays a role in regulating your hormones that control you...
03/24/2026

It’s not a willpower issue, it’s likely deeper than that!

Sleep plays a role in regulating your hormones that control your appetite. When you skimp on sleep, ghrelin levels rise, which signal to your body to eat, especially sugary, carb-dense foods because your body is looking for energy. Additionally, your leptin levels decrease, which tell your body/brain that you’re not completely satisfied/full.

The kicker is that these hormonal changes can occur after just one night of poor sleep, leading to a stronger preference for carb laden, sugary foods because your brain wants that quick energy to combat fatigue.

What you might not know is that elevated blood sugar can lead to sleep disruptions, too. So if your blood sugar is not in target range, your sleep quality could be at risk.

And so the cycle continues.

But we’re here to STOP this cycle!

Comment SLEEP below and I’ll send you my FREE sleep cheat sheet to get started on better sleep tonight 💤

03/22/2026

People typically reduce diabetes to diet and blame it all on sugar, but it’s more involved than that.

Let’s take a look:

1️⃣ It’s not just about sugar - you don’t “get diabetes” by eating too much sugar. Diabetes is multifactorial and often occurs from genetics, lifestyle, physical activity level, and stress in addition to diet.
2️⃣ Stress is a silent saboteur. Most people think diabetes diagnoses are because of what you eat, but stress plays a significant role in diabetes progression, too. Chronic stress raises stress hormones, which impact blood sugar regulation and can worsen insulin resistance
3️⃣ Sleep is a game-changer. Did you know that poor sleep can make your cells less responsive to insulin. Sleep is when your body recovers, and sleep deprivation can increase stress hormones (which can raise blood sugar levels).
4️⃣ “Exercise more” isn’t a helpful strategy Overdoing intense workouts without recovery can raise stress hormones, making blood sugar harder to control. There is a way to strategically exercise to boost insulin sensitivity and bring your blood sugars to target without hours and hours at the gym.
5️⃣ Your gut health matters. An imbalanced gut microbiome can fuel inflammation, which can contribute to insulin resistance. PMCID: PMC3705322
6️⃣ Weight isn’t the whole story - insulin resistance and prediabetes can occur for people at normal weight due to genetics, stress, or inflammation. Focusing only on the scale misses the root cause
BONUS: prediabetes is something to take seriously and focus on now! I’ve heard so many times from clients that doctors tell them not to worry about prediabetes. But the truth is, insulin resistance is happening usually 5-10 years before type 2 diabetes develops. So why are we waiting if there’s something we can do about it now??

You didn’t land here by accident. Hit follow so you can finally get your a1c out of prediabetes range without dieting!

03/20/2026

Can I tell you a common thing people miss with blood sugar?��It’s not a “you don’t have enough willpower” problem.
�And it’s definitely not a “you need to cut more carbs + calories” problem.��Most women I work with don’t have a “sugar or carb addiction” problem at all.��They’re actually under-fueling with carbs and nutrients in the name of weight loss and lowering their blood sugar…�Robbing their energy, taking their muscle, and ramping up sugar cravings.��And unfortunately cutting out carbs and calories keeps you stuck in the same cycle.��But learning how to eat ENOUGH of the right nutrients to boost your metabolism and support your blood sugar will completely change your cravings (and health).

Like my client N who had zero to none binge eating episodes after just 6 weeks of coaching!

She thought she needed to eat fewer carbs in the morning, only eating a small slice of toast with an egg and avocado. But once we rounded out her breakfast with enough protein, fiber and carbs, she started to see her post meal blood sugar in target range AND her a1c trend down to 6.4 from 7.8.��Or like my client A who was able to eat fast food without overeating in just 8 weeks of working together (and managed an a1c reduction from 8.9 to 7.0).�� �DM me BREAKTHROUGH to learn more about coaching!�*Only for women 30+ who are ready to ditch dieting and finally lower their a1c.

03/17/2026

Your doctor, your aunt, your neighbor, they all want to micromanage how many potatoes and cookies you’re eating, but here’s the thing that no one tells you…

There are 42 factors that affect blood sugar, so if someone tells you to “just cut out carbs and desserts,” they’re doing you a big disservice.

For example, a couple of years ago a client came to me with prediabetes, an a1c of 5.9, and stubborn weight gain. We were doing everything right with balanced meals, personalized carb portions, and consistent steps & exercise, but they were only sleeping 5-6 hours a night.

So no matter what we were doing with nutritional & exercise, it wasn’t helping significantly because their body was missing quality sleep!

Sleep is the time when your brain recounts and records memories, builds muscles, and essentially resets your body back to factory settings so you have the energy to function optimally the next day. When your body doesn’t have the sleep duration or quality that it needs to do this, the stress hormones in your body increase. Your body is trying to keep energy hanging around to keep up with energy needs because you’re awake for longer.

Overtime, chronically elevated stress hormones lead to chronically elevated blood sugars, which can contribute and lead to developing type 2 diabetes.

Just the other day I read a research review about sleep and diabetes. One of the findings reported that poor sleep quality showed an increase in risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 40-84%.

This is just a glimpse of how impactful sleep is on your body and overall health.

So if you’ve been trying to eat 30+ grams of protein at every meal and haven’t seen the needle move with your a1c, stop to assess your sleep quality and quantity.

Ensure that your body is getting adequate rest to reset for the day and keep excess stress hormones at bay!

Comment BALANCE below and I’ll send you my free sleep cheat sheet to start getting some quality zzz’s tonight for better energy, a brighter mood, and that a1c trending down 🫶🏻

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