Find the Best Diabetes Dietitian Near Me
94% of Nourish patients pay $0 out of pocket!
Find the Best Diabetes Dietitian Near Me
Nourish provides personal telehealth sessions with a registered dietitian to help you manage or reverse your type 2 diabetes. We work with major health insurance providers to help get the care you need without paying out of pocket.
94% of Nourish patients pay $0 out of pocket!
Find the Best Diabetes Dietitian Near Me
Nourish provides personal telehealth sessions with a registered dietitian to help you manage or reverse your type 2 diabetes. We work with major health insurance providers to help get the care you need without paying out of pocket.
94% of Nourish patients pay $0 out of pocket!
We accept hundreds of insurance plans in all 50 states
Erin is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with over 13 years of experience in working with individuals from various backgrounds and experiences. After obtaining her Master’s Degree and completing her dietetic internship at Texas State University, she started her career in public health and later transitioned to working in an outpatient setting. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to help many individuals reach their goals by developing a healthy relationship with food and to fuel their bodies in a way that helps them feel their best.
Heidi is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator. She has advanced training and certifications in the field of diabetes. She is an Insulin pump trainer for: Omnipod 5, Tandem TSlim X-2, Tandem Mobi, & Beta Bionic Ilet insulin pump. She is also a certified trainer for the CeQur Insulin patch. Therefore, she can help with managing patients on insulin pump therapy and Multiple daily injections. Although, Heidi's expertise lie in Diabetes Management she is extremely passionate about helping ALL individuals develop healthy and sustainable nutrition habits for their everyday. She is an empathetic provider that has a diverse background with experience working with diverse populations.
Lynda is a registered dietitian and certified yoga instructor that has experience with patients from diverse backgrounds. She has vast experience in diabetes, thyroid disorders, women's health, gut health, kidney disease, pediatrics, among others. She also speaks Spanish! She always takes an evidence-based approach and stays up to date on the latest research.
Mary Clare has dedicated the past 10 years to the dietetic field providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to those with various chronic conditions such as heart health, diabetes, kidney disease, GI disorders, post-surgery care, and more. She firmly believes in the power of implementing sustainable changes, no matter how small, that yield significant impacts on overall well-being. Mary Clare is dedicated to helping others achieve their optimal health and fostering positive changes that leave the body feeling its best.
Michelle is a passionate born and raised 'Jersey Girl' with a deep desire to help others live their best lives by being healthy and authentically themselves. Michelle has over 7 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a variety of different settings where she has helped many people achieve their goals such as healthy weight loss, overcoming binge eating and emotional eating, making peace with food, improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and more. She loves to facilitate nutrition support groups at women's centers and teaching.
I'm a registered dietitian native to South Florida. I'm a Nourish provider who is here to guide patients to take the steps they need to reach their health goals. I am easygoing and compassionate. I like to make my patients laugh and I believe that health is within reach for everyone and it is my passion to help people find the easiest ways to get there.
Rochelle is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist. She grew up in the mountains of Utah and Colorado, and has lived in Georgia, Montana, Illinois, and now Oregon. Rochelle has a fondness for individuals seeking to create health change but may not know where to start. She values the importance of helping her clients identify realistic change that aligns with their health priorities and their way of life. Rochelle has over a decade of experience working with clients individually or in group settings in a large hospital system.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian with more than 10 years of experience in the field. She has provided Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with a variety of medical conditions and disease states including, but not limited to: • Heart Disease (congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure) • Diabetes (type II and pre-diabetes)
Taylor specializes in treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders and disordered eating. She firmly believes in practicing from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and weight-neutral framework and regularly incorporates the principles of Intuitive Eating in her practice. She believes that all foods can most certainly fit in a healthy diet and believes that everyone has the right to develop a healthy relationship with food and body. Taylor has experience working at the inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient levels of care for eating disorder treatment. She also believes full eating disorder recovery is possible.
Brianna Theus (she/her) is a dietitian based out of Connecticut. She completed her Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Saint Joseph and completed her dietetic internship through Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury, CT. Brianna has a wide range of experience in nutrition, however found her passion of working with people who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Our team of dietitians can support all areas of your health
Our team of nutritionists are skilled in numerous specialties. Whether your needs revolve around sports, weight loss, a chronic illness, or navigating a pregnancy, our professionals are prepared to provide the right nutritional guidance.
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Personalized diabetes nutrition planning
Personalized nutrition planning
We offer virtual one-on-one sessions with registered dietitians specializing in diabetes management. During your appointments, you’ll learn evidence-based practices to improve your A1c, blood sugar levels, and other areas of your health. You may not know what to expect if you’ve never met with a dietitian before. Our nutrition specialists work with you to build realistic meal plans that bolster your overall diabetes management strategy. Current diabetes nutrition guidelines recommend choosing whole foods as often as possible and enjoying meals rich in colors, fiber, and flavor. With personalized nutrition counseling, you can finally take your health into your own hands.
We offer virtual one-on-one sessions with dietitians to discuss preventative actions that can be taken to address your health concerns. We educate, assess lifestyle changes, help plan your nutrition, and support our clients toward long-lasting success using personalized nutrition counseling.
Convenient virtual appointments
Convenient, virtual appointments
Access high-quality diabetes nutrition care wherever you’re most comfortable. Thanks to convenient virtual appointments—you can speak with your dietitian anytime, anywhere. Say goodbye to driving to appointments and inconvenient waiting rooms, and manage your diabetes care on your schedule.
Receive the highest quality care wherever you are most comfortable. You get access to your dietitian virtually anytime, anywhere. No more driving to appointments. No more waiting around.
Avoid future complications with diabetes
Avoiding future complications
In addition to improving your A1C and blood sugar levels, working with a dietitian can help prevent future complications commonly linked with unmanaged diabetes. These include cardiovascular problems, nerve damage, kidney failure, and other serious conditions. Leverage your dietitian’s nutrition expertise to lower your risk of developing complications. Our experts are dedicated to supporting your health and quality of life for the long run.
The payoff you’ll see for adjusting your lifestyle with nutrition counseling will be tremendous for your health. You’re less likely to suffer from a heart condition, kidney failure, and other serious conditions with the proper discipline and determination that we help provide.
Personalized diabetes nutrition planning
Personalized nutrition planning
We offer virtual one-on-one sessions with registered dietitians specializing in diabetes management. During your appointments, you’ll learn evidence-based practices to improve your A1c, blood sugar levels, and other areas of your health. You may not know what to expect if you’ve never met with a dietitian before. Our nutrition specialists work with you to build realistic meal plans that bolster your overall diabetes management strategy. Current diabetes nutrition guidelines recommend choosing whole foods as often as possible and enjoying meals rich in colors, fiber, and flavor. With personalized nutrition counseling, you can finally take your health into your own hands.
We offer virtual one-on-one sessions with dietitians to discuss preventative actions that can be taken to address your health concerns. We educate, assess lifestyle changes, help plan your nutrition, and support our clients toward long-lasting success using personalized nutrition counseling.
Convenient virtual appointments
Convenient, virtual appointments
Access high-quality diabetes nutrition care wherever you’re most comfortable. Thanks to convenient virtual appointments—you can speak with your dietitian anytime, anywhere. Say goodbye to driving to appointments and inconvenient waiting rooms, and manage your diabetes care on your schedule.
Receive the highest quality care wherever you are most comfortable. You get access to your dietitian virtually anytime, anywhere. No more driving to appointments. No more waiting around.
Avoid future complications with diabetes
Avoiding future complications
In addition to improving your A1C and blood sugar levels, working with a dietitian can help prevent future complications commonly linked with unmanaged diabetes. These include cardiovascular problems, nerve damage, kidney failure, and other serious conditions. Leverage your dietitian’s nutrition expertise to lower your risk of developing complications. Our experts are dedicated to supporting your health and quality of life for the long run.
The payoff you’ll see for adjusting your lifestyle with nutrition counseling will be tremendous for your health. You’re less likely to suffer from a heart condition, kidney failure, and other serious conditions with the proper discipline and determination that we help provide.
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Can Nutrition Counseling Help with Type 2 Diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association recommends nutrition counseling for all people with type 2 diabetes as part of their treatment plan. Nutrition counseling is defined as working with a registered dietitian in a one-on-one setting to help a person reach their nutrition and health goals through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
There is strong evidence that nutrition counseling is an effective treatment tool for type 2 diabetes in combination with medical care. The goal of nutrition therapy is to support healthy eating habits that minimize the complications of diabetes. This is achieved by targeting individual blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol goals through personalized nutrition interventions.
Some factors increase the effectiveness of nutrition counseling in type 2 diabetes, such as:
- At least three visits within the first six months of establishing care with a dietitian.
- Routine follow-up visits throughout the rest of the first year, followed by at least one annual follow-up.
- Evidence-based nutrition interventions.
- Goals are tailored to the individual’s preferences and medical history.
Benefits of Nutrition Counseling for Type 2 Diabetes
Research shows that people with type 2 diabetes who participated in nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian experienced up to a two percent decrease in A1c levels after three months. Hemoglobin A1c is a three-month average of blood sugar levels. Though A1c goals may vary from person to person, the standard goal is under seven percent.
Working with a dietitian has been shown to result in lower dosages needed for oral glucose-lowering medications, like metformin. Some people are able to discontinue one or more medications altogether. Nutrition therapy can also help prevent weight gain in people starting insulin therapy.
Individuals who undergo nutrition therapy after being newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest improvement in A1c and medication needs. However, there is strong evidence that nutrition counseling is beneficial at any stage of type 2 diabetes.
Studies show that people who participated in nutrition counseling for type 2 diabetes reported increased motivation, knowledge, and quality of life. They also had lower stress levels and felt healthier.
People with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. There is evidence that individualized nutrition therapy can improve risk factors like high blood pressure and certain cholesterol markers in people with type 2 diabetes.
What to Expect
If you’ve never participated in nutrition counseling before, you may be unsure how to get started and what to expect at your first appointment.
Choosing a Nutritionist
When establishing care with a nutrition professional, it’s important to check the credentials of the provider you select. The research on the benefits of nutrition counseling in type 2 diabetes is based on working with a registered dietitian (also known as a registered dietitian nutritionist).
Dietitians are trained in medical nutrition therapy (MNT), a type of nutrition counseling targeted at improving medical conditions like diabetes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Some dietitians have an additional certification called a CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist). This credential means they have spent extra hours studying diabetes and working with patients who have diabetes, along with passing an exam and maintaining continuing education on the subject.
There are many different nutrition strategies for type 2 diabetes available online, but many of these are not evidence-based. When working with a registered dietitian, you’ll receive evidence-based recommendations from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Diabetes Association guidelines.
Your First Appointment
There are usually three parts to a nutrition therapy consultation: history, education, and goal setting. The dietitian will review your medical history and ask about your current dietary habits and concerns.
During the education portion of the appointment, the dietitian will talk to you about your understanding of diabetes and the recommended dietary and lifestyle changes. There are many topics your visits may cover, including:
- Macronutrient ratios (carbs, fat, and protein) and calorie intake.
- Dietary strategies for optimizing blood sugar levels (such as carb counting or the plate method).
- Insulin to carb ratios.
- Fiber and whole grains.
- Added sugars.
- Alcohol intake.
- Physical activity.
- Heart-healthy dietary and lifestyle habits.
Lastly, your dietitian will work with you to develop a personalized plan that feels both realistic and sustainable in the long term. The dietary guidelines for type 2 diabetes are to eat a moderate carbohydrate diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, fruits, and vegetables with a limited saturated fat intake.
One tool that can help you incorporate these recommendations into your meal plan is the diabetes plate method, which involves dividing your plate into three sections– with one quarter of your plate including high fiber, whole grain carbohydrates, one quarter being lean proteins, and the remaining half consisting of nonstarchy vegetables.
If you have other health concerns, like kidney disease or high blood pressure, your dietitian will consider these conditions while creating your plan. The nutrition recommendations will also be individualized to your:
- Food preferences.
- Lifestyle.
- Culture/religion.
- Economic status.
- Medical history.
Can Nutrition Counseling Help with Type 2 Diabetes?
If you’ve never participated in nutrition counseling before, you may be unsure how to get started and what to expect at your first appointment.
There is strong evidence that nutrition counseling is an effective treatment tool for type 2 diabetes in combination with medical care. The goal of nutrition therapy is to support healthy eating habits that minimize the complications of diabetes. This is achieved by targeting individual blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol goals through personalized nutrition interventions.
Some factors increase the effectiveness of nutrition counseling in type 2 diabetes, such as:
- At least three visits within the first six months of establishing care with a dietitian.
- Routine follow-up visits throughout the rest of the first year, followed by at least one annual follow-up.
- Evidence-based nutrition interventions.
- Goals are tailored to the individual’s preferences and medical history.
Benefits of Nutrition Counseling for Type 2 Diabetes
Research shows that people with type 2 diabetes who participated in nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian experienced up to a two percent decrease in A1c levels after three months. Hemoglobin A1c is a three-month average of blood sugar levels. Though A1c goals may vary from person to person, the standard goal is under seven percent.
Working with a dietitian has been shown to result in lower dosages needed for oral glucose-lowering medications, like metformin. Some people are able to discontinue one or more medications altogether. Nutrition therapy can also help prevent weight gain in people starting insulin therapy.
Individuals who undergo nutrition therapy after being newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest improvement in A1c and medication needs. However, there is strong evidence that nutrition counseling is beneficial at any stage of type 2 diabetes.
Studies show that people who participated in nutrition counseling for type 2 diabetes reported increased motivation, knowledge, and quality of life. They also had lower stress levels and felt healthier.
People with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. There is evidence that individualized nutrition therapy can improve risk factors like high blood pressure and certain cholesterol markers in people with type 2 diabetes.
What to Expect
If you’ve never participated in nutrition counseling before, you may be unsure how to get started and what to expect at your first appointment.
Choosing a Nutritionist
When establishing care with a nutrition professional, it’s important to check the credentials of the provider you select. The research on the benefits of nutrition counseling in type 2 diabetes is based on working with a registered dietitian (also known as a registered dietitian nutritionist).
Dietitians are trained in medical nutrition therapy (MNT), a type of nutrition counseling targeted at improving medical conditions like diabetes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Some dietitians have an additional certification called a CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist). This credential means they have spent extra hours studying diabetes and working with patients who have diabetes, along with passing an exam and maintaining continuing education on the subject.
There are many different nutrition strategies for type 2 diabetes available online, but many of these are not evidence-based. When working with a registered dietitian, you’ll receive evidence-based recommendations from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Diabetes Association guidelines.
Your First Appointment
There are usually three parts to a nutrition therapy consultation: history, education, and goal setting. The dietitian will review your medical history and ask about your current dietary habits and concerns.
During the education portion of the appointment, the dietitian will talk to you about your understanding of diabetes and the recommended dietary and lifestyle changes. There are many topics your visits may cover, including:
- Macronutrient ratios (carbs, fat, and protein) and calorie intake.
- Dietary strategies for optimizing blood sugar levels (such as carb counting or the plate method).
- Insulin to carb ratios.
- Fiber and whole grains.
- Added sugars.
- Alcohol intake.
- Physical activity.
- Heart-healthy dietary and lifestyle habits.
Lastly, your dietitian will work with you to develop a personalized plan that feels both realistic and sustainable in the long term. The dietary guidelines for type 2 diabetes are to eat a moderate carbohydrate diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, fruits, and vegetables with a limited saturated fat intake.
One tool that can help you incorporate these recommendations into your meal plan is the diabetes plate method, which involves dividing your plate into three sections– with one quarter of your plate including high fiber, whole grain carbohydrates, one quarter being lean proteins, and the remaining half consisting of nonstarchy vegetables.
If you have other health concerns, like kidney disease or high blood pressure, your dietitian will consider these conditions while creating your plan. The nutrition recommendations will also be individualized to your:
- Food preferences.
- Lifestyle.
- Culture/religion.
- Economic status.
- Medical history.