Writing on metabolic health
Evidence summaries, practice notes, and stories from the Metabolic Trenches, by Tina Alexander, RDN, CDCES.
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Nutrition9 min readWhat Low-Carb Eating Can Change in Type 2 Diabetes
Low-carb eating can improve blood sugar early. Longer-term results reflect food choices, medication changes, support, and what fits daily life.
NutritionNutritionBlood sugar
7 min readDocumenting What Gets in the Way of Diabetes Care
A practical guide to replacing “noncompliant” with observable behavior, patient context, a shared response, and a follow-up plan the care team can use.
Diabetes careAccess and equity
Nutrition7 min readHydration, Blood Sugar, and Daily Fluid Needs
Hydration and blood sugar can push on each other. Learn what the evidence shows, how to build a flexible routine, and when fluid advice needs clinical guidance.
NutritionNutritionBlood sugar