Diabetes Management

Empower your diabetes journey with personalized nutrition counseling

Manage your diabetes effectively with personalized nutrition counseling. With tailored strategies and comprehensive support, you’ll learn to stabilize your blood sugar, prevent complications, and develop sustainable routines for overall long-term well-being.

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What to Expect

Tailored strategies and resources to help you live well with diabetes

Diabetes is a complex condition that requires a multifaceted approach to manage effectively. Receive comprehensive and tailored strategies and resources to stabilize your blood sugar levels, delay or prevent complications, and develop sustainable routines that enhance your physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits of Diabetes Management

Optimized Blood Sugar Control: Effective meal planning and timing.

Improved Understanding: Knowledge of how different foods affect blood sugar.

Emotional Well-being: Coping strategies for the emotional aspects of diabetes.

Enhanced Physical Health: Integration of physical activity into your routine.

Medication Management: Guidance on the proper use of medications and supplements.

Increased Health Literacy: Better understanding of diabetes management.

Common Concerns We Address

  • Managing Blood Sugar: Strategies to keep your blood sugar levels stable.
  • Preventing Complications: Delaying or preventing the complications associated with diabetes.
  • Sustainable Patterns: Developing routines that support your physical and emotional well-being.

Topics We May Discuss

  • What raises and lowers blood sugar
  • Carbohydrate counting and portion sizes
  • Bedtime snacks for nighttime blood sugar management
  • Impact of physical and emotional stress on blood sugar
  • Exercise and diabetes
  • Eating out and traveling with diabetes
  • Pairing carbohydrates with fat, fiber, and protein
  • Medications and supplements
  • Lab work reviews
  • Strategies to balance blood sugar at meals and in between
  • Techniques to lower A1c levels
  • Alcohol and diabetes

Your path to better health

Together, we’ll help you manage your diabetes effectively and improve your overall quality of life. With a personalized approach and expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and develop sustainable habits. Empower your diabetes journey with the support and care you deserve.

FAQs

A few frequently asked questions from previous diabetes management clients. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.

What is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and how is that different from a nutritionist?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN, is a legally protected title for credentialed practitioners who have been trained in the field of food and nutrition science. Learn more about RDNs and NDTRs via EatRight.org.

Why see a dietitian?

If you are seeking guidance with food and nutrition, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializes in providing personalized nutrition care plans. Nutrition support is a valuable resource for those seeking preventive care and/or to address specific nutrition-related diagnoses such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. 

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Explore food, nutrition, and body diversity in these latest entries from the Modern Nutrition NW Journal

Non Perishable Food for Camping With Menu

For the past several summers at least one of our camping trips we have been without the convenience of a cooler due to the remote location of our camping adventures. Menu planning for several days with no refrigeration can be a little challenging, especially if you want to look forward to what you’ll be eating. I’m sharing my three day menu of non perishable food for camping that takes into consideration both nutrition and taste.

Toppings for Smoothie Bowls to Boost Fiber and Protein

When putting together your smoothie bowl the options are endless. You can get really creative with it by considering different flavor combinations, texture, appearance and nutrition. Here are my top 4 toppings for smoothie bowls that always deliver on taste, texture, aesthetics and give me a boost of fiber and protein...

What to Eat Before Running a 10k

If you are preparing to run a 10k and looking to optimize your performance we need to talk about pre-race nutrition. Distance running is an energy demanding sport and understanding your fueling needs, both in training and on race day, is critical to sustain long runs and prevent injury. Knowing what to eat before running a 10k allows you to go into the race feeling confident and prepared.

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