Wellness Webinar: Intro to Managing Prediabetes and Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine
with Dr. Kathleen Tonti-Horne, Lifestyle Medicine physician at Kinwell
Thursday, February 26
Noon to 1 p.m. Pacific Time
Join an immersive webinar on managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes through lifestyle medicine. Research shows that lifestyle changes can be an effective treatment—and sometimes even support remission—when using evidence‑based approaches like high‑fiber whole‑food nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, and stress management.
On Thursday, February 26, Premera Blue Cross members are invited to join an hour-long webinar, “Intro to Managing Prediabetes and Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine.” This interactive presentation will be led by Dr. Kathleen Tonti-Horne, a primary care physician at Kinwell. She will shed light on how simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can have a measurable impact on diabetes prevention, management, and even remission.
Dr. Tonti-Horne received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine, and has practiced in California and Washington for over thirty years. As medical lead of lifestyle medicine for Kinwell, she has been instrumental in creating group programs for the treatment of chronic conditions through lifestyle changes.
“Managing diabetes isn’t just about medication, it’s about empowering yourself with the right habits and knowledge,” said Dr. Tonti-Horne. “Lifestyle medicine gives people the tools to take charge of their health in meaningful ways.”
During this webinar, participants will be introduced to the latest science on how high-fiber, whole-food nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, and stress management can help manage blood sugar and support long-term well-being.
“Lifestyle medicine offers hope,” noted Dr. Tonti-Horne. “Just because you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you are not doomed to medications, hospitalizations, and procedures. By utilizing lifestyle medicine and making recommended changes, you can live a long, healthy life, hopefully with less medication.”
With research increasingly supporting the power of lifestyle interventions, this online presentation offers a convenient opportunity for anyone looking to take the first step toward better health. Register online for this webinar and you will receive a link to the teams meeting.
Presenter: Kathleen Tonti-Horne, MD
Dr. Kathleen Tonti-Horne earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Dominican College of San Rafael and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at the Eau Claire Family Medicine Clinic at the University of Wisconsin and is certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
With more than 30 years of experience practicing medicine in California, Wisconsin, and Washington, Dr. Tonti-Horne brings a passion for improving health outcomes through accessible, evidence-based care. Prior to joining Kinwell, she served as Medical Director at the VAMC community-based outpatient clinic in Silverdale and previously as Medical Director of Monterey County Jail, where she focused on improving health outcomes for underserved populations. As a physician for Kinwell, she has been instrumental in creating group programs for the treatment of chronic conditions through lifestyle changes.
