Why this work is personal to  me

Diabetes has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Growing up, I lived with a quiet but constant fear that my parents could die from diabetes. I saw firsthand how much uncertainty, stress, and confusion the condition can create — not just for the person diagnosed, but for the entire family. That fear stayed with me and shaped the path I chose. 

I went into healthcare wanting to help people in the way I wish my own family has been supported. I believed that if I could understand diabetes deeply enough — if I could learn how to prevent complications, explain what was happening, and share knowledge clearly — I could help others feel less afraid and more in control.

Over time, I've also come to accept a hard truth: we often don't get a second chance to undo the impact diabetes can have once complications set it. I've seen the toll it has taken on my family, and I've seen those same patterns repeat in hospitals and clinics — across all ages, from the moment of diagnosis through the later stages of the disease.

That reality is painful. But it's also what fuels my commitment to prevention, education, and steady support. 

Because knowledge, when paired with guidance and time, is powerful — and lasting.

Why diabetes deserves more time

In healthcare settings, most providers care deeply.  At the same time, visits are often brief and focused on  urgent priorities —diagnosing, adjusting medications, and interpreting labs.  There is rarely enough time to slow down, educate, reflect, or support the ongoing behavioral changes diabetes requires.

What's often missing is space.

Space to understand patterns.
Space to process emotions.
Space to ask questions.
Space to build confidence over time.

Diabetes is not a condition that responds well to rushed care. It unfolds daily, over years. It requires time, continuity, and support that extends beyond the exam room. 

Why Type 2 Shift™ exists

Type 2 Shift™ was created to fill a gap many people experience after diagnosis: support that extends beyond brief appointments and into daily life. 

My role is not to replace medical care or tell you what to do clinically. It's to support you in understanding what's happening in your body, interpreting information with clarity, and learning how to live with diabetes in a way that feels steady — not consuming.

Through coaching and education, I help people:

• Make sense of blood sugar patterns and lab results

• Navigate medications, including GLP-1s, with confidence

• Reduce the mental noise around food and numbers

• Build trust in their own decision-making 

• Feel supported even outside the exam room 

Because the goal isn't perfection.
It's empowerment.

My philosophy

I believe that:

• Diabetes deserves time and space

• Education should feel supportive, not overwhelming

• Shame and fear are barriers to sustainable change

• People are capable when they're given clarity, not pressure

I don't believe in rigid rules, one-size-fits-all plans, or "fixing" people.

I believe in helping individuals understand their own patterns, advocate for themselves, and take an active role in their health — so diabetes fits into life, instead of taking it over.

Credentials & Perspective

My work is informed by both clinical training and lived experience — with a deep respect for how complex health information is received, processed, and lived day to day.

Professional background:

• Family Nurse Practitioner, with a focus in endocrinology

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

• Certified Health Mindset Coach

• Certified Life Coach

As a first-generation immigrant, I'm especially mindful of how complex medical information is shared — and how important it is that people truly understand their care, not just receive it. 

I offer coaching in both English and Spanish to support diverse experiences with Type 2 diabetes. 

A note of scope

Type 2 Shift™ provides coaching and education only to support your day-to-day understanding and decision-making.

I do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription changes. I work alongside — not instead of — your medical team.