Level 5 | Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care: Turning Compassion into Practical Tools
Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care
Turning Compassion into Practical Tools
with Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES
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This course is included in our Level 5 | Specialty Topics with the Experts
This session provides healthcare providers with actionable strategies to integrate weight-inclusive care into diabetes management practices, focusing on improving outcomes through respect for body diversity and individual autonomy. Weight stigma is a well-documented barrier to effective care, contributing to poorer glycemic control, disordered eating, and care avoidance. By shifting from a weight-focused approach to one aligned with Health at Every Size (HAES®), providers can foster trust, enhance participant engagement, and support sustainable health behaviors.
Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDCES, will share evidence-based insights on mitigating weight stigma and applying HAES-aligned strategies in practice. Participants will learn how to build rapport, set realistic nutrition goals, and implement interventions that prioritize blood glucose management, joyful movement, and intuitive eating. This session equips providers with tools to deliver compassionate, person-centered care, improving both clinical outcomes and the provider-participant relationship.
Course topics:
- Foundations of weight-inclusive diabetes care: overview and evidence
- Shifting perspectives: building trust and redefining success
- Practical tools for sustainable blood glucose management
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Implement weight-inclusive, HAES®-aligned diabetes education strategies that reduce stigma and improve patient engagement.
Instructor:
Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist committed to making nutrition education accessible to everyone. As the CEO and co-founder of Diabetes Digital, Jessica has been pivotal in developing an innovative telehealth platform that provides tailored nutrition counseling for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. Additionally, she co-hosts the Diabetes Digital Podcast, engaging listeners with thoughtful conversations on managing diabetes.
With over a decade of clinical experience, Jessica has contributed significantly to the field through her co-authorship of the “28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot” cookbook and “A Diabetes Guide to Enjoying the Foods of the World.” She also wrote the Diabetes Chapter for the Food and Nutrition Care Manual Textbook and regularly shares her insights as a columnist for SELF magazine.
As a co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform and podcast with more than 5 million downloads, she offers essential resources on cooking, intuitive eating, and embracing body respect. Jessica’s contributions have been celebrated in prominent publications, including Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, The Food Network Magazine, SELF Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Bon Appetit. She lives in Sacramento, CA with her husband and “spirited” Maltese Shih Tzu puppy, Poppy.
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Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)
Earn 1.5 CEs
Activity Start and End Date: 7/4/2025 to 7/4/2027
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour and 30 minutes
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
