Lyndsay Riffe, RD, CDE
Nutrition

Lyndsay Riffe’s passion to advocate wellness in those living with diabetes comes from herpersonal experience of having type 1 diabetes diagnosed at the age of three. It’s this first-hand experience and reliance on diet and exercise that served as a catalyst for her career in dietetics while focusing on diabetes.

After earning a bachelor of science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lyndsay completed her dietetic internship at Loyola University-Chicago, and went on to become a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. In 2008 she achieved certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator.

Lyndsay worked as a diabetes educator in Chicago from 2005-2011, holding several positions in the field. She currently works as a Diabetes Clinical Manager for Medtronic Diabetes, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lyndsay has also been on the advisory board and an active speaker for Chicago DESA (Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association.) In addition she has been involved both as a participant and staff member of Team WILD (We Inspire Life with Diabetes.)

Lyndsay’s drive for not letting type 1 diabetes “get in the way” is evident with her participation in endurance sports. She has completed 1 Ironman triathlon-a 140.6 mile race, 3 half-ironman distance triathlons,2 marathons, and several half-marathons and sprint/Olympic triathlons. When she is not training, she enjoys traveling, concerts, any outdoor activity, and cooking.