Pre-diabetes occurs when a person's blood sugar is higher than normal but is not classified as diabetes.  The goal of pre-diabetes education is to help prevent the onset or delay the progression of type 2 diabetes.

Clients will receive the most current education on pre-diabetes and a personalized weight loss and exercise plan that will help to decrease or delay the progression to diabetes.

Pre-Diabetes Education

Moms-to-be will receive extensive education on Gestational Diabetes, a very detailed food plan and guidelines for blood sugar targets. All moms-to-be are required to keep food, ketone, and blood sugar records and follow up in one to two weeks.

The goal of type 2 diabetes education is to learn how to (1) regulate blood sugar by way of diet, weight loss, and increased activity to feel great and (2) to help prevent diabetes complications. Studies show that by controlling blood sugar - as indicated by Hemoglobin A1C levels - your risk of complications decreases significantly. In fact, every 1% drop in A1C equates to a 40% drop in eye, kidney and  nerve-related complications!

Each client will receive a personalized food plan as well as instruction on food label reading.  Patients seeking more comprehensive diabetes instruction will be offered education on heart healthy eating, sick day rules, treating low blood sugars, healthy foot care, benefits of exercise, stress management  and a wealth of other topics!

The goal of type 1 diabetes education is to regulate blood sugar control in order to optimize energy levels and allow for adequate growth.  Since patients with Type 1 diabetes require insulin, it is paramount  that clients learn how to prevent , as well as treat, low blood sugar levels should they occur.  Clients  will receive a personalized food plan based on caloric needs, exercise level, and desired eating habits. It is my personal philosophy that insulin should be adjusted to cover usual food patterns and not have food adjusted to cover insulin.

A "cookie cutter" approach to weight loss simply does not work, as each individual has different eating habits, hereditary  backgrounds, work schedules, and exercise preferences.  I will work with you to create a weight loss plan that makes sense and works for you.