Flourish’s Alison Massey is a regular contributor for Diabetes Self-Management Magazine. She also is frequently quoted as an expert for both local and national print and web stories. Click on the logos below to see her work.
Working with the media is Alison’s favorite way to share her wealth of nutrition knowledge with the general public. She is an engaging on-air TV personality and has been featured on WJZ, WBAL and Fox45 in Baltimore.
What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
You’ve no doubt heard diabetes referred to as either type 1 or type 2, but you may not know exactly what this means. We’re here to help. In our debut “Healthy Living With Diabetes” video from Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian Alison Massey, learn the basics of these two conditions and how they differ from one another.
Monitoring Blood Glucose
Blood glucose monitoring provides you with a sense of whether or not your blood glucose levels are in a healthy range. In this video, hosted by certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian Alison Massey, learn recommended blood glucose levels, when to monitor your blood glucose, how to perform a blood glucose check, and more.
Healthy Eating With Diabetes
When people are diagnosed with diabetes, one of the first questions they always ask themselves is, “What can I eat now?” Making healthy changes to your diet to best manage your diabetes doesn’t have to be difficult, and with a few simple tips, you’ll be on your way to feeling confident about your food choices. In this video, hosted by certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian Alison Massey, learn simple steps for healthy eating with diabetes.
What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
If you’re living with diabetes, you may have heard about the potential health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, from improving cardiovascular health to helping with diabetes control to lowering Alzheimer’s disease risk. In this “Healthy Living With Diabetes” video from Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian Alison Massey, get five top tips for trying a Mediterranean-style meal plan.
Comfort Food Segment
Healthy comfort food ideas for the cold winter months.
Easter Candy Segment
Alison Massey talks about portion control, which is the key to not over indulging during the holidays.