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Nutrition Counseling for Diabetes & Insulin Resistance

In the United States, more than 37 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes and 1 in 5 are unaware they have it. Establishing a team of healthcare providers early is important to avoid long-term complications. Of the several types of diabetes, nutrition is the cornerstone in the successful management of the disease.

Our diabetes dietitians will help you recognize high and low blood sugar symptoms, reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications, develop positive diabetes self-care behavior, and more. Whether you are at risk of or have developed diabetes, we are here to help along the way!

How Can a Dietitian Help with Diabetes?

Recognize symptoms and manage blood sugars.

Develop a positive relationship with food.

Monitor carbohydrate intake to optimize blood sugars.

Use oral medications and/or insulin by syringe, pen, or pump.

Monitor blood sugars using a glucometer or continuous glucose monitor.

Develop positive diabetes self-care behaviors.

Collaborate with your support system.

Reduce risk of developing diabetes-related complications.

Postpartum health.

Prevention of diabetes after GDM.

Recognize symptoms and manage blood sugars.

Develop a positive relationship with food.

Monitor carbohydrate intake to optimize blood sugars.

Use oral medications and/or insulin by syringe, pen, or pump.

Monitor blood sugars using a glucometer or continuous glucose monitor.

Develop positive diabetes self-care behaviors.

Collaborate with your support system.

Reduce risk of developing diabetes-related complications.

Postpartum health.

Prevention of diabetes after GDM.

Common Forms of Diabetes We Treat

Insulin Resistance

Normally, glucose (sugar) is metabolized from the blood into the cell by a hormone called insulin that is released from the pancreas. When there is insulin resistance, the cell is resistant to insulin from damage to the cell’s receptors, resulting in high blood sugar. Over time, insulin resistance can worsen, leading to prediabetes.

Pre-Diabetes

As insulin resistance progresses, blood sugars continue to remain high and there is increased damage to the cell resulting in pre-diabetes. If lifestyle changes are not implemented, prediabetes can eventually turn into type 2 diabetes due to a progressive decrease in insulin production.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops producing insulin. It usually develops in children and adolescents, but it can happen at any age. A person with type 1 diabetes needs insulin therapy throughout their entire life.

Type 2 Diabetes

If lifestyle changes are not implemented, pre-diabetes can eventually turn into type 2 diabetes due to a progressive decrease in insulin production.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a result of insulin resistance and is typically diagnosed in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Controlling blood sugar during pregnancy can prevent type 2 diabetes in both mother and baby and reduce the mother’s risk of developing additional complications at birth.