Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN

Rethinking the Glycemic Index

I get questions all the time from my patients about the glycemic index (GI), especially from those working with me to achieve weight loss and manage their diabetes. This tool has been around for more than 40 years and remains controversial. I don’t believe it’s useful for helping my patients plan meals that meet their […]

The Low-Carb Diet Controversy in Patients With Diabetes

December 15, 2016 9 Comments

How cool is this? Today’s Dietitian’s RD Lounge! I am so excited about this blog—a place where I can read about and solicit the opinions and insights of my fellow colleagues. In fact, I’m interested in your opinion on the controversy surrounding low-carbohydrate diets for people with diabetes. In the August 2016 issue of Today’s […]