Today on the podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Stevie Dowd, RN, CDCES. Stevie is a wife, mother of two, Registered Nurse, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over a decade of nursing experience. More than seven of those years have been devoted specifically to working with thousands of patients managing various forms of diabetes. Her heart for education and patient care is evident in everything she does.
Stevie’s nursing journey began on an inpatient pediatric unit, where she worked nights as a new RN. As a new mom, the long nights were challenging, and she felt led to seek a role with more consistent daytime hours. That transition led her to a position as a Diabetes Nurse at Willis-Knighton Health System, where she provided inpatient diabetes education across all four Willis-Knighton hospitals. She also taught diabetes classes and offered individualized, one-on-one education and management in office settings.
For a time, Stevie worked at Brentwood Behavioral Health Hospital, but her passion for diabetes education never faded. She eventually returned to that calling, providing telephonic diabetes education programs to patients across multiple states, as well as offering in-home health education. Through every role, Stevie has remained deeply committed to helping people feel informed, supported, and empowered in their health journey.
In today’s episode, we focus on gestational diabetes—a diagnosis that often comes around 28 weeks of pregnancy and can feel overwhelming and unexpected. Stevie compassionately explains what gestational diabetes is, how it’s tested, and practical ways to manage blood sugar during pregnancy. Most importantly, she speaks directly to the heart, reminding listeners that gestational diabetes is not something you caused and is not a personal failure. This episode is filled with reassurance, education, and hope, and I know it will bring comfort to so many families navigating this season.
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