Unboxed Series – Smart Shopping Made Simple: Navigating Food Labels with GoCoCo Scanner

Posted by Janice MacLeod MA RD CDCES FADCES

Overview

The session explored the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and how GoCoCo’s innovative tools, like the Health Score and Diabetes Alert, can support diabetes-friendly eating plans by assessing nutrition quality and guiding healthier choices. Participants also learned practical tips for swapping common items for more nutritious alternatives. Led by experienced dietitians Julie Ruelle and Janice MacLeod, the webinar provided actionable strategies and introduced a special offer of a free year of premium GoCoCo access for DiabetesSisters members, empowering them to navigate their wellness journey with confidence.

About the Host

Julie Ruelle is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, specializing in empowering individuals to make healthier, informed food choices. With extensive experience in nutrition counseling, Julie is passionate about guiding people toward practical, sustainable strategies for managing their health. In her current role with GoCoCo, she combines her expertise with innovative tools to help people navigate the supermarket and make smarter choices.

Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDCES, FADCES, is a diabetes-cardiometabolic consultant and thought leader in digital health and chronic condition management. Janice began her career as a diabetes-focused dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA and later at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. More recently, Janice led clinical advocacy at Medtronic and Companion Medical and has served in clinical leadership roles with Welldoc and Johnson and Johnson. She is past chair of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Diabetes Practice Group and has been elected to the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Board of Directors (2024-2027). Janice has authored multiple publications and developed numerous programs on diabetes nutrition, digital health, and practice transformation. Her passion is developing business-savvy solutions leveraging technology to transform care.

Related Resources: GoCoCo Guide for DiabetesSisters

Start your journey with GoCoCo and discover how easy it is to make smarter food choices! As a DiabetesSisters member, you have access to a free year of GoCoCo Premium. Download our step-by-step guide to quickly get started scanning with GoCoCo’s powerful tools, including the Health Score and Diabetes Alert. This PDF walks you through creating your account, setting up your preferences, and using the app to assess nutrition quality and choose diabetes-friendly options with confidence. Take the first step toward a healthier you today!