As someone living with prediabetes in remission, I’m here to show you that you can eat carbs without confusion and reach your blood sugar goals.

Lowering your blood sugar shouldn’t involve guilt or shame. You are allowed to eat carbs and enjoy a full, satisfying life. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…. protein, fiber, fat.

“You have prediabetes, PCOS, and insulin resistance.” This is what my OBGYN told me as I sat in her office dumbfounded.

My journey to this diagnosis started a few months before, when I went to my primary care provider (PCP), suspecting that I had diabetes.

I was learning about the signs and symptoms of diabetes in one of my nutrition classes: lightheadedness, shakiness, frequent headaches... but my PCP didn’t believe me and wouldn’t test me. 

He said the symptoms I was experiencing were most likely anxiety. Meanwhile, I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year, to no avail.

My OBGYN suggested they test me for PCOS. I completed a fasting blood sugar and insulin test, oral glucose tolerance test (the one where you drink the yucky orange stuff), and an ultrasound of my ovaries. I didn’t know what to expect, but certainly not being diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistance, and prediabetes.

After my diagnosis, my healthcare team put me on metformin, told me to eat very little carbs, gave me a handout, and sent me on my way.

No one provided nutrition guidance. I felt so sad, overwhelmed, and flat out confused. I didn’t know where to start, how long it would take to lower my blood sugar, or how to do so.

At first I tried a low carb diet, but I love carbs waaaaay too much to give them up.

Meanwhile, the metformin made me feel so terrible. I knew I couldn’t stay on it. I had to find a way of eating that worked for me.

I never liked dieting or cutting out whole food groups, so I started experimenting with adding protein, fat, and fiber instead of taking away carbs.

This way of eating felt so good to me, both physically and mentally! I had more energy, less headaches, and it wasn’t hard because I was still “allowed” to eat all of my favorite carbs.

Within about 6 months I reduced my fasting blood sugar and A1c below the prediabetic range and was able to get off metformin.

Since then, I’ve become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and have been living with prediabetes in remission ever since. Now it’s my mission to help you do the same. I support women with pre- and type 2 diabetes because I don’t want you to feel the same way I did, confused and overwhelmed.

I want you to know that you can reduce your blood sugar WITHOUT dieting. You deserve to live a life filled with food you enjoy! You deserve a life with carbs.

When I’m not teaching others how to eat carbs with confidence, you will find me listening to true crime podcasts, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and spending time with my I love spending time with my 3 boys (2 human, 1 aussie doodle) and husband.