Nutrition and Diabetes Education
Nutrition and Diabetes Education
Whether your quality of life is affected by diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other chronic conditions, our Nutrition and Diabetes Education program provides quality education and support to help patients prevent, reverse and control their chronic conditions.
Our goal is to provide you with all the help you need to successfully manage your weight or medical condition in an outpatient setting.
Our support services are provided in a caring and empathetic environment. We strive to tailor our education services to fit the complex and personal needs of each patient, no matter their condition. Our compassionate care can help if you suffer from:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- Allergies
- Immune system disorders
- Dietary or weight problems
A registered dietitian and nationally certified diabetes educator will work with you to develop an individualized care plan that fits your lifestyle and can help you successfully reach your nutrition goals.
Along with diet and nutrition assistance, a certified diabetes educator provides comprehensive education and support services for diabetics. Diabetes education topics include:
- Diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2
- Gestational diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- Pre-diabetes mellitus
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Carbohydrate counting
- Glucometer training
- Lifestyle management
- Weight management programs
Our comprehensive Nutrition and Diabetes Education department also offers consultation and one-on-one counseling for a variety of conditions including:
- Weight management
- Oncology nutrition and management
- Cancer prevention strategies
- Wellness and fitness
- Heart disease
- Coronary heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Kidney and liver dysfunction
- Vegetarian diets
- Food allergies and sensitivities
- Immune system disorders
- Vitamin deficiencies
Insurance providers require a written referral. A doctor must fill out referral form before a patient can be seen. Fax completed form to our Access Scheduling department at 818-847-3509. For referral assistance, call 818-847-3550.
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