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Toby Smithson Diabetes Lifestyle Expert

Founder of DiabetesEveryDay.com and Diabetes EveryDay YouTube channel

Toby Smithson, M.S., RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND is a certified diabetes care and Education specialist (CDCES) and registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) who has successfully managed her own type 1 diabetes for more than five decades.

She has dynamically combined her professional knowledge with her life experiences managing diabetes by producing scores of videos under the banner DiabetesEveryDay, guiding people with diabetes to better understand and practice diabetes self-management at her website DiabetesEveryDay.com, on YouTube at Diabetes EveryDay and on other social media platforms.

Toby was recently awarded the 2021 Benedictine University Alumni Achievement Award and the 2020 Diabetes Educator of the Year honor by the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is a former media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and media spokesperson for the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Toby is a frequent resource for nutrition writers and bloggers and writes regularly for U.S. News. She is the principal author of Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition for Dummies.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science from Northern Illinois University’s Coordinated Undergraduate Program and her Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness form Benedictine University. Toby is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND).

Books Authored By Toby Smithson

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Can I Eat This - Carbohydrates? #Carbohydrates #Diabetes &Raquo; De
Can I Eat This – Carbohydrates? #carbohydrates #diabetes

This is the number one question people ask me...can I eat carbohydrates if I've been diagnosed with diabetes. Tune in to hear the what and whys regarding carbs and diabetes management. #bloodsugar #…

This is the number o…

This is the number one question people ask me...can I eat carbohydrates if I've been diagnosed with diabetes. Tune in to hear the what and whys regarding carbs and diabetes management. #bloodsugar #carbs #type2diabetes #type1diabetes #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #diabeteseducation #diabetestype2

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Helping People Manage (Thrive With) Diabetes #Highbloodsugar #Diabetes &Raquo; De
Helping People Manage (Thrive with) Diabetes #highbloodsugar #diabetes

Welcome to DiabetesEveryDay. Please join me as I guide you through managing diabetes through my own personal success in managing this condition and the information will always be science based (I'm al…

Welcome to DiabetesE…

Welcome to DiabetesEveryDay. Please join me as I guide you through managing diabetes through my own personal success in managing this condition and the information will always be science based (I'm also a certified diabetes educator). #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #beatdiabetes #diabeteseducation

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Plant- Based Tacos #Plantbased &Raquo; De
Plant- based Tacos #plantbased

I Love this quick and easy recipe idea for plant-based tacos that is #diabetesfriendly . I even include a side of tortilla chips and salsa! #diabetes #bloodsugar #plantbasedrecipes #type1warrior #ty…

I love this quick an…

I love this quick and easy recipe idea for plant-based tacos that is #diabetesfriendly . I even include a side of tortilla chips and salsa! #diabetes #bloodsugar #plantbasedrecipes #type1warrior #type2diabetes #beatdiabetes #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugarmanagement #diabetesfood

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A Perfect Diabetes Diet? #Diabetes #Bestdiet &Raquo; De
A Perfect Diabetes Diet? #diabetes #bestdiet

The US News & World Report ranking of the best diets for 2024 has been published. Which is the best Diet, or as I prefer to call it, which eating plan is the best for people with diabetes? I say e…

The US News & Wo…

The US News & World Report ranking of the best diets for 2024 has been published. Which is the best diet, or as I prefer to call it, which eating plan is the best for people with diabetes? I say eating plan because it's all part of our lifestyle plan-not an off and on diet. I'm honored to be part of the expert panel for ranking these plans to help you navigate what the latest science has revealed about eating plans and our Health. @usnews #diabetes #bloodsugar #diabetesfood #bestdietplan #healthyeating

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Holiday Eating Guidance #Holiday #Holidayfood #Diabetes &Raquo; De
Holiday Eating Guidance #holiday #holidayfood #diabetes

You can do it. The holidays may pose as a challenge but take a listen to my one main tip on how to navigate the holiday season of eating. You will find a variety of recipes to meet your needs and tant…

You can do it. The h…

You can do it. The holidays may pose as a challenge but take a listen to my one main tip on how to navigate the holiday season of eating. You will find a variety of recipes to meet your needs and tantalize your taste buds. #holiday #holidayseason #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #bloodsugar #diabeteseducation #diabeteslife #diabetesfriendly #type1 #type2 #prediabetes #diabetesfood

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Messages To Yourself #Diabetes #Motivation &Raquo; De
Messages to Yourself #diabetes #motivation

Not everyone who talks to themself is crazy -- some are managing diabetes. Diabetes can be so confusing and frustrating, that's true....but a little self-talk can help keep you focused on the right th…

Not everyone who tal…

Not everyone who talks to themself is crazy -- some are managing diabetes. Diabetes can be so confusing and frustrating, that's true....but a little self-talk can help keep you focused on the right things. Here's a couple of important ones. #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #type1 #type1diabetic #type2diabetes #type2 #mentalhealth #diabetic #diabeteseducation #diabeteseducator #diabeteslife #diabetesawareness

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Feeling Frustrated With Diabetes #Diabetes #Bloodsugar #Diabetesmanagement &Raquo; De
Feeling Frustrated with Diabetes #diabetes #bloodsugar #diabetesmanagement

This doesn't even have to be written as a question. Most likely it is a statement for each of us who has been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes can be frustrating. Diabetes can be challenging. And dia…

This doesn't even ha…

This doesn't even have to be written as a question. Most likely it is a statement for each of us who has been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes can be frustrating. Diabetes can be challenging. And diabetes is 24/7. Check out my latest video on some suggestions for easing the frustration and please know you aren't alone. A special appearance is from my dog. That was a surprise but also nice to feel the support with him sitting next to me:)

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