Stop Believing Diabetes Myths. Start Getting Real Answers.
I'm Kit McKinney, RDN, CDCES with 31 years fighting diabetes misinformation. No supplements to sell. No miracle cures. Just evidence-based education that actually works.
Our mission
After three decades as a dietitian and diabetes educator, I'm done watching people lose years off their lives attempting unrealistic and unhealthy fad diets or following unscientific nutrition advice or opinion. Knowledge is power. My mission is to educate people with diabetes using scientific, evidence-based information that works. No more wasting precious time!
Services
Evidence-Based Diabetes Education
The Southern CDE is where science meets Southern hospitality. I create content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube that cuts through the noise and gives you real, actionable diabetes education. From debunking GLP-1 myths to making sense of carb counting, I'm here to give you the truth.
Myth-Busting Content
Carnivore diet cures diabetes? Cinnamon is better than insulin? I tackle the dangerous misinformation flooding social media with real science and 31 years of clinical experience.
Practical Education
From navigating church potlucks to adapting Southern comfort foods, I provide realistic strategies for managing diabetes in real life - not just in a textbook.
GLP-1 Reality Checks
Ozempic and Wegovy aren't magic pills. I explain what social media won't tell you about GLP-1 medications, side effects, and why you still need nutrition therapy.
Benefits
Why Follow The Southern CDE?
Social media is full of influencers selling supplements and promising miracle cures. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with zero products to sell and three decades of experience to share.
31 Years of Real Experience
I've worked with thousands of patients with diabetes, CKD, and obesity. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and what's downright dangerous.
No Supplements to Sell
I don't have a product line or affiliate links. My only incentive is giving you accurate, evidence-based information that helps you manage your health.
Science You Can Trust
Every piece of content is backed by research, clinical guidelines, and real-world outcomes - not TikTok trends or Instagram hacks.
About Us
Meet Kit McKinney, RDN, LDN, CDCES
I've been a Registered Dietitian for 31 years and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 15. I founded GET Diabetes Education in 2009 and co-founded MNT Associates in 2024. I'm passionate about patient empowerment and fighting the tsunami of nutrition misinformation online. I've seen people literally lose years off their lives following fad diets and unfounded advice. They were trying their best - they just didn't have access to the right information. That's why I created The Southern CDE: to provide scientific, evidence-based diabetes education that's accessible, relatable, and actually helpful.
Contact Us
Follow The Southern CDE on Instagram at @the_southern_cde for daily evidence-based diabetes education. Connect with me on social media for myth-busting content, practical tips, and real talk about diabetes management. For Medical Nutrition Therapy services in Texas, visit MNT Associates or schedule an appointment directly at https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=9898255
kit@thesoutherncde.com
737-320-5880
FAQ
Got questions about diabetes nutrition? Here are the answers to what I hear most often from patients and followers.
Can people with diabetes eat carbs?
Do supplements like cinnamon or berberine cure diabetes?
Is Type 2 diabetes caused by eating too much sugar?
Do I still need a dietitian if I'm on Ozempic or Wegovy?