On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Lindsey Bryan, Health and Wellness Manager at the St. Christopher Fund, to discuss diabetes prevention in the trucking industry. With American Diabetes Month coming in November, Lindsey highlights the importance of taking action during pre-diabetes and introduces the HabitNu program designed specifically for OTR drivers.

Topics Covered:

• High pre-diabetes rates in the trucking industry – 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes, and 8 in 10 don’t know it

• How lifestyle changes during the pre-diabetes stage can prevent chronic conditions

• Introduction to HabitNu, a CDC-recognized virtual Diabetes Prevention Program tailored for truck drivers

• Program features: year-long, app-based exercises for drivers on the road

• Eligibility criteria: OTR drivers, BMI 25+, A1c 5.7–6.4 or fasting glucose 100–125

• Practical tips for integrating health and wellness into life on the road

Guest Links:

St. Christopher Fund: https://truckersfund.org/

FB: @truckerfund

Insta: @truckerfund

X/Twitter: @truckerfund

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/truckerfund

TikTok: @truckersfund

Guest Bio:

Lindsey Bryan is Health and Wellness Manager at the St. Christopher Fund. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Brenau University and has spent the last decade in health and wellness fields, including addiction counseling, social work, inpatient psychiatric rehab, and nutrition counseling. Lindsey found her passion in health coaching after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and discovering the impact of nutrition and exercise on chronic health conditions. Outside work, she enjoys gardening, hiking, crafting, baking, and spending time with her family and three dogs.

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