Lauren Plunkett, RDN, CDCES specializes in nutrition and exercise for type 1 diabetes and plant-based nutrition for chronic disease and preventive health. She is a global health educator, public speaker, fitness instructor, and author of the award-winning book, Type One Determination. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly three decades. Providing knowledge from the perspective of the patient and health care professional, she is a fierce advocate for healthy lifestyle practices.