Will my insurance cover nutrition counseling for diabetes?

Many insurance plans will cover nutrition counseling for diabetes as a preventative or medical service. Depending on your plan, you may pay $0 out of pocket or be responsible for standard copays or deductibles. We’re in-network with most major insurance brands, and you can verify your benefits here!

Where are your services offered?

We offer in-person appointments at our offices in Texas (Austin, Fort Worth, North Dallas, and Southlake) and Illinois (Chicago). We also provide telehealth services in several states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

What are the most common complications of diabetes?

Although it varies case by case, diabetes can cause several complications over time. Potential complications include kidney damage (nephropathy), heart disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), foot problems, or increased risk of infections. Personalized nutrition counseling, medication management, and lifestyle changes can help you reduce these risks.

Can I reverse diabetes or insulin resistance?

Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong management, but Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance can be vastly improved or put into remission through lifestyle changes. While not a complete reversal or cure, blood sugar levels return to a non-diabetic range.

What should I expect during my first appointment with a diabetes dietitian?

Your first nutrition counseling appointment typically lasts about 55-85 minutes and is all about getting to know you, setting goals, and building your understanding through personalized education. You’ll talk to your dietitian about your medical history, current meal patterns, relationship with food, and goals with diabetes management.

How do I book an appointment for nutrition counseling for diabetes?

Getting started is simple! You can complete our request counseling form so we can get to know you more and pair you with a dietitian, or you can book directly if you already know which dietitian you’d like to work with.

Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Nutrition Services

The endless cycle of checking blood sugar, feeling confused by conflicting meal pattern advice, and worrying about each meal are common challenges for individuals with diabetes. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at Doherty Nutrition are here to partner with you and create personalized plans that meet your nutrition goals.

Meet Our Diabetes Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Doherty Nutrition has a dedicated team of dietitians for type 1, type 2, insulin resistance, and gestational diabetes. You will be matched with the provider who best fits your needs and individual needs and health goals.

Kat Desheva

MS, RD, LD
Licensed in TX

Evangelina Vaghefi

MS, RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX

Maritza Esquivel

MCN, RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX

Rebeca Hernandez-Gonzalez

MS, RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX

Leslie Ramirez

RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX

Abby Coleman

RD, LD
Licensed in TX

Katherine Keelan

MS, RD, LD
Licensed in TX

Alyssa Moore

MS, RD, LD
Licensed in TX

Kristen Ramos

MS, RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in TX

Daysy Bustamante

RD, LD
Habla Español
Licensed in IL & TX

Danielle McAdoo

RD, LD, CDCES
Licensed in TX

Scarlett Chaidez

MCN, RD, LD
Licensed in TX & AR

Senior Dietitian

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Conditions We Treat

Our dietitians can help create effective nutrition plans based on the following forms of diabetes:

Insulin Resistance

With this form of diabetes, the cell is resistant to insulin due to damage to the cell’s receptors, resulting in high blood sugar.

Pre-Diabetes

As insulin resistance progresses, blood sugars continue to remain high, and there is increased damage to the cells, resulting in pre-diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops producing insulin and requires ongoing insulin therapy for treatment.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can develop based on a lack of lifestyle changes from the pre-diabetes stage, as the body will progressively decrease in insulin production.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is insulin resistance typically diagnosed in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

Why a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Is the Key to Success

For a medical condition like diabetes, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s guidance is crucial for nutritional safety and effectiveness. Some benefits of choosing us include:

Credentialed healthcare professionals: A Registered Dietitian (RD) has completed a supervised internship, has a degree in nutrition and dietetics, and has passed a national exam.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT): RDs are the only professionals qualified to provide MNT, a science-backed, therapeutic approach to using nutrition to manage medical conditions like diabetes.
Working with your doctor: An RD works as a part of your healthcare team, analyzing your lab results (like A1c and glucose levels) and communicating with your doctor to ensure the nutrition plan complements your medical treatment.
Safety first: Your RD will ensure your nutrition plan is more than a fad diet, helping you maintain essential nutrients that positively affect your blood sugar.

What to Expect From Your Diabetes Nutrition Counseling

When you choose our Registered Dietitians for your diabetes, we focus on a collaborative journey. Our goal is to empower you and create lasting, positive change in your life. Here’s a closer look at our process and what to expect from Doherty Nutrition.

Your Initial Consultation

The first session is a consultation that is the foundation for success. During this time, the dietitian will get to know you as a person and cover the following topics:

Comprehensive health review: We will discuss your full health history, medications, and lifestyle, such as sleep, stress, and activity levels.
Understanding your relationship with food: We explore your current habits, preferences, cultural background, and any past dieting experiences in a judgment-free zone.
Goal setting: We work with you to set realistic, motivating short-term and long-term goals that are important to you.

Building Your Personalized Diabetes Toolkit

After the consultation, we will begin the detailed nutrition plan. This will include learning easy visual cues to build balanced meals without obsessive macronutrient tracking. We will also teach you how to read nutrition labels to identify hidden sugars, choose the best fiber sources, and make confident decisions in every aisle. From there, we will develop a go-to list of simple, delicious, and diabetes-friendly meals and snacks that you genuinely enjoy.

Ongoing Support for Lasting Success

Our team will support you beyond the first meeting. We’ll have regular follow-up sessions to review food and glucose logs, celebrate your successes, and identify new challenges. As your health improves and your needs change, we’ll adapt your plan to ensure you never feel stuck or bored.

Get Started With a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Diabetes Near You

At Doherty Nutrition, we will walk you through the journey from feeling overwhelmed and anxious to feeling empowered and in control of your health. A clear, expert-led, and personalized plan is waiting for you.

We proudly serve communities across Texas and Illinois for in-person nutrition counseling. Doherty Nutrition also offers telehealth visits across many states, so you can benefit from our services wherever you are in the U.S.

The first step is a simple conversation. Book an appointment to get started today.

Our Locations

We are excited to offer in person nutrition counseling across Texas and Illinois, with dietitian offices in:

Telehealth visits are available across several states. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are highly trained, super friendly, and ready to help you reach your goals!