Clinical Research Diabetes Educator – Nutrition, Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI)

Ka Hei Karen Lau, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience at Joslin Diabetes Center. Originally from Hong Kong, Ms. Lau specializes in providing culturally-informed diabetes and nutrition care for Asian Americans, bridging traditional cultural practices with evidence-based medicine.

Through her work with the Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI), Ms. Lau creates educational materials and provides care that can be easily adapted to individuals' cultural contexts. She emphasizes practical, sustainable changes — encouraging people to make one or two modifications to traditional Asian recipes as a starting point for better health outcomes. She is passionate about helping people with diabetes integrate healthy, culturally-relevant meals into their daily lives while honoring their food traditions and family dynamics.

Ms. Lau advocates for improved access to diabetes care and nutrition services at both the clinical and policy levels. She stays at the forefront of diabetes technology and innovation, including the application of artificial intelligence in diabetes care. She has served on national committees updating guidelines and standards for diabetes care and education, and was recently elected to the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) board of directors.