D22 - Honoring Different Food Cultures: A Framework for Diabetes and Nutrition Education

Sunday, August 10, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM MST

CE/CME Hours: .75 CE

Pharmacology Hours: 0.0 CE

Designed for health professionals seeking to improve their approach to culturally responsive care in outpatient environments, this presentation explores how to apply culturally informed care in diverse outpatient settings. Attendees will learn strategies to enhance care for patients from different food cultures, focusing on practical tools for identifying and using culturally relevant resources. The speakers will provide insights into addressing the unique needs of diverse patients, improving communication, and fostering better health outcomes. By the end, participants will be able to incorporate culturally informed care practices into their daily interactions, helping to promote inclusivity and health equity.

Disclosure(s):

Teresa DeMarais, RDN, LD, CDCES: No financial relationships to disclose

Munira Maalimisaq, APRN/CNP: No financial relationships to disclose

Brianna Williams, RDN, LD: No financial relationships to disclose

Primary Presenter(s)

Teresa DeMarais, RDN, LD, CDCES

diabetes care and education specialist /CDCES
HealthPartners
St Paul, Minnesota

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Presenter(s)

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Munira Maalimisaq, APRN/CNP

Nurse practicioner/family practice
Park Nicollet
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Brianna Williams, RDN, LD (she/her/hers)

Registered Dietitian
HealthPartners
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Host(s)

Alefiya Faizullabhoy, MBA, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, FAND

Senior Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics
Northwell Health
Glen Oaks, New York

Disclosure information not submitted.