The Lifestyle Rx to Fight Diabetes, with Dr. Michelle McMacken
Think what you eat has little impact on conditions like diabetes? Our September episode just may change your mind. Our guest this month, Dr. Michelle McMacken, explains how adding more plant-based foods to your diet can help prevent, manage and even reverse conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more. Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, Dr. McMacken highlights the resources, guidance and support patients in the lifestyle medicine program receive, helping them make meaningful, sustainable changes to their health. She also discusses other lifestyle habits that, together with healthy eating, can improve overall well-being.
Your “Why” Matters!
Join us for this month’s Key Note on Wednesday, September 16, when Dr. McMacken lets us in on the crucial first step that can make healthy living feel simpler and more achievable.
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