Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE

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Dec 06 2025

Beneficios de Comer Pistachos

Pistachos y sus beneficios

Los pistachos no solo son sabrosos y crujientes, sino que también son increíblemente nutritivos. ¿Sabías que también pueden desempeñar un papel útil en el control de la diabetes? Si bien es bien sabido que una dieta saludable y el ejercicio son vitales para el control de la diabetes, agregar … [Read more...]

Dec 06 2025

Does Ozempic®Need to Be Refrigerated? Essential Tips to Proper Storage and Usage

You have Ozempic® in your hands, but does it need to be refrigerated until you are ready to use it? The answer is yes. However, the rules change after the first use. Ozempic® the brand name for semaglutide, plays a pivotal role in managing diabetes. This quick tutorial will give you the essential … [Read more...]

Dec 06 2025

Are Pistachios Good for Persons with Diabetes?

Pistachos y sus beneficios

Pistachios are not only tasty and crunchy, but they are also incredibly nutritious. Did you know that they can also play a helpful role in managing diabetes? While it's common knowledge that a healthy diet and exercise are vital for diabetes management, adding pistachios into your diet can … [Read more...]

Nov 03 2025

Can People with Diabetes Eat Tortillas? The Great Tortilla Debate explained by a Dietitian

Your doctor said you can’t eat tortillas because you have diabetes—or that you should only have one. But then your cousin told you that low-carb or keto tortillas are the best choice. Now, you’re confused and frustrated. Good news! You can still enjoy tortillas while managing your blood sugar. … [Read more...]

Apr 08 2024

From Carb Counting Apps, Food Culture, to Zen: Diabetes Management in the Digital Age

In diabetes management, technological advancements have transformed how individuals monitor and manage their condition. Healthy eating, being active, monitoring, and healthy coping are four essential self-care behaviors for effective diabetes self-management. Several mobile applications serve as … [Read more...]

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About Lorena Drago

Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian, speaker, author, consultant and certified diabetes care and educator specialist. 

Lorena specializes in the multicultural aspects of diabetes self-management education and is an expert in developing culturally and ethnically oriented nutrition and diabetes education materials. She founded, Hispanic Foodways which received the New York City Small Business Award in 2006. She developed the Nutriportion™ Measuring Cups that has the calorie and carbohydrate amounts of common foods embossed on each cup and the Nutriportion™ Hispanic Food Cards that have pictures and nutrition composition of common Hispanic foods.

Lorena served on the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists board of directors from 2006-2010, Chair for Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition. She was Past President of the Metropolitan New York Association of Diabetes Educators in 2004. Lorena won the Diabetic Living People’s Choice Award in 2012, the Latinos & Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition Trinko Award in 2016, and the Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2022.

She is the author of the book Beyond Rice and Beans: The Caribbean Guide to Eating Well with Diabetes published by the American Diabetes Association. She is a contributing author and co-editor of the book Cultural Food Practices published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the 15-Minute Consultation: Tips, Tools, and Activities to Make your Nutrition Counseling More Effective both published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She serves on the editorial board of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) in Practice and is the food editor of Diabetes Self-Management magazine. Lorena is ADCES Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Lorena graduated cum laude from Hunter College of the City University of New York with a Master’s of Science degree in Food and Nutrition and received her Bachelor’s degree from Queens College.

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