Blog | Erin Phillips Nutrition & Diabetes

May 35 min read

What Do I Do When My Boyfriend Calls Me Fat?

Six tips for what to do when your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner calls you fat.

Feb 275 min read

I Have Diabetes - What Should My Blood Sugar Levels Be?

This post provides nuanced guidance on blood sugar levels for people with diabetes, including how to interpret CGM data.

Feb 96 min read

“How Long Does It Take to Lower A1c Levels?” and Other Common A1c Questions Answered by a Body Liberation Diabetes Specialist

This post dives into the A1c- what it measures, how it can be helpful, what its limitations are and what to do when yours changes.

Dec 21, 20237 min read

How to Deal With Comments About Weight

A simple four-step process to use in deciding how to deal with comments about weight, and five potential types of responses.

Nov 16, 20235 min read

What is Weight Inclusivity?

Exploring the why and how I provide weight-inclusive healthcare as a diabetes dietitian.

Sep 28, 20237 min read

Prediabetes- An Overview Plus 8 Tips From a HAES® RD and Diabetes Specialist

What is prediabetes? What do I do if I have it? What do I do once I’ve been diagnosed? Should I be worried?

Oct 5, 20222 min read

Sugar doesn't cause diabetes

The science behind the answer to the question "Does sugar cause diabetes?"

Jun 20, 20211 min read

I've been diagnosed with diabetes... Can I still work on healing my relationship with food?

Many people feel like eating disorder treatment needs to take a backseat after they've been diagnosed with diabetes. Is that true?

Jun 11, 20211 min read

Friendly Reminder: Your A1c is not a measure of your worth.

Just like our weight doesn’t indicate how worthy we are of love, belonging, or joy, neither does our A1c. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣