Did you know that over 88 million American adults have pre-diabetes, but more than 84% of them don’t even know it? And here’s a shocker: Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes. Host Jennifer Semenza is joined by Stephanie Tarry Yoo, a registered dietician nutritionist and diabetes educator who affiliates with Providence Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, WA. Whether you’re looking to prevent, manage, or simply understand these conditions, we’ve got you covered. So, grab a healthy snack and join us as we unravel the mysteries of blood sugar, diabetes myths and share tips to keep you on the path to wellness. For more information and resources: If anyone listening would like to engage in learning more about diabetes, ask your Primary Care Physician for a referral for Diabetes Self Management Education and Support and have it sent to their local Diabetes Education Program.  Patients can call their insurance to be sure which diabetes education programs they are contracted with for best coverage.To find a diabetes education program near you (with a referral from the medical provider managing their diabetes to schedule an appointment): Find an Accredited Diabetes Education ProgramDiabetes Prevention:  CDC Diabetes Prevention Website:  Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes | CDCDiabetes Prevention Program locator: Find a Lifestyle Change Program | National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDCLiving With Diabetes:American Diabetes Association:  Living With Diabetes | ADADiabetes Food Hub for recipes and meal planning:  Diabetes-Friendly Recipes | American Diabetes AssociationAssociation of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists: American Heart Association (since diabetes and heart disease are closely linked):  What is Diabetes? | American Heart AssociationDiabetes Distress: Diabetes Distress Assessment & Resource Center 

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