Based in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Kate Ruder is a freelance science and health writer. Ruder is a contributor to the online magazine Everyday Health, covering topics such self-compassion, men’s health, and living well with diabetes. Her book projects include the most recent editions of Your Type 2 Diabetes Action Plan: Tips, Techniques, and Practical Advice for Living Well With Diabetes and American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes: The Ultimate Home Reference From the Diabetes Experts. She has been an associate editor for the magazine Diabetes Forecast and a journalist for the website Genome News Network. Ruder enjoys canoeing, running, and bicycling—but admits she can’t keep up with most people in Boulder, Colorado.