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Managing diabetes is a complex task that requires a specialized approach. These nutritionists and dietitians are experts who can offer personalized advice and support to individuals with diabetes. They are trained to understand the intricacies of managing blood sugar levels and can help their clients make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle. Additionally, they can offer guidance on portion controlcarbohydrate counting, and timing meals and snacks to ensure optimal blood sugar management. 

By working with a diabetes nutritionist or dietitian, individuals can receive a comprehensive approach to managing their diabetes that can lead to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.

Fay helps you find the best Registered Dietitian Nutritionists covered by your insurance. Dietitians you find on Fay are vetted and available for virtual or in-person sessions near .

Accepts video appointments

Abby Banks, RD

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Tracy Liu, RD

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, GERD, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, PCOS, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Perimenopause & Menopause

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA
Accepts video appointments

Marisa Ottoman, RD

Specialties: Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Autoimmune, IBS, Kidney Disease, Colitis, Celiac, IBD, GERD, Transplant, Cancer / Oncology, Gut Health, General Nutrition

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA
Accepts video appointments

Mary Hardy, RD

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss, Bariatric, Transplant

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Shana McGowan, RD

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Angie Pandher, RD

Specialties: Diabetes, Bariatric, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA
Accepts video appointments

Sandy Queirolo, RD

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Autoimmune, Bariatric, Celiac, Colitis, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, IBS, Kidney Disease, Cancer / Oncology, PCOS, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Thyroid Health, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss, IBD

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Stephanie Feltus, RD

Specialties: Diabetes, Weight Loss, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cancer / Oncology, Kidney Disease, Pediatrics, GERD, Perimenopause & Menopause

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MI, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Shakti Patel, RD

Specialties: Gut Health, Kidney Disease, Vegan & Vegetarian, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Accepts video appointments

Ambal Flores, RD

Specialties: Diabetes, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition, Gut Health, General Nutrition, Kidney Disease, PCOS, Weight Loss

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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Abby Banks, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Tracy Liu, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, GERD, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, PCOS, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Perimenopause & Menopause

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA

Marisa Ottoman, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Autoimmune, IBS, Kidney Disease, Colitis, Celiac, IBD, GERD, Transplant, Cancer / Oncology, Gut Health, General Nutrition

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA

Mary Hardy, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss, Bariatric, Transplant

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Shana McGowan, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Angie Pandher, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Bariatric, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA

Sandy Queirolo, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Autoimmune, Bariatric, Celiac, Colitis, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, IBS, Kidney Disease, Cancer / Oncology, PCOS, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Thyroid Health, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss, IBD

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Stephanie Feltus, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Weight Loss, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cancer / Oncology, Kidney Disease, Pediatrics, GERD, Perimenopause & Menopause

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MI, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Shakti Patel, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Kidney Disease, Vegan & Vegetarian, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Ambal Flores, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition, Gut Health, General Nutrition, Kidney Disease, PCOS, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Clare Viglione, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Autoimmune, Celiac, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, IBS, PCOS, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Thyroid Health, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss, IBD

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Amanda Kocher, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy & Postpartum, GERD, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Sarah Jane Wright, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Pediatrics, Celiac

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Victoria Martin, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, GERD, Transplant, Cancer / Oncology, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Jazmin Murray, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, Bariatric, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Phoebe Waller, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Celiac, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, GERD, High Blood Pressure, Cancer / Oncology, Vegan & Vegetarian, Perimenopause & Menopause

AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kara Wheeler, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss, Kidney Disease, GERD, Transplant, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Bonnie Chin, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, IBS, Kidney Disease, Pediatrics, IBD, Bariatric, Gut Health

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Mark Levine, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Humana, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Celiac, Colitis, General Nutrition, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, IBS, PCOS, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Desiree Hosena, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Thyroid Health, Gut Health

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA

Brittney Zack, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, Vegan & Vegetarian, Kidney Disease, Bariatric, Cancer / Oncology

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Rebekah Langford, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Celiac, IBD, Cancer / Oncology, Gut Health, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Amanda Pasko, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

James Gilligan, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, IBS, Celiac, IBD, GERD, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Vida Saatsaz, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, IBS, Celiac, IBD, Bariatric, General Nutrition, Perimenopause & Menopause

AZ, CA, CO, HI, IL, MI, NJ, VA

Christopher Boss, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, Vegan & Vegetarian, Bariatric

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kelsey True, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Bariatric, Celiac, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, General Nutrition, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Kidney Disease, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kaysha Jones, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Kidney Disease, Celiac, IBD, GERD, Bariatric, General Nutrition

AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kindann Fawcett, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, Autoimmune, IBS, Pediatrics, Sports Nutrition, Celiac, Colitis, IBD, GERD

AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Melia Menendez-Aponte, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, Pediatrics, GERD, Sports Nutrition, POTS, Thyroid Health, Gut Health, SIBO, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Emily Kean, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Bariatric, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Kidney Disease, PCOS, Sports Nutrition, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Madison Bates, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Bariatric, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Clay Anderson, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kelly Bukovac, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Autoimmune, IBS, PCOS, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Celiac, IBD, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Cancer / Oncology, Thyroid Health, Gut Health

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Angela Potts, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, IBS, IBD, Cancer / Oncology, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Ryan Orgeron, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Bariatric

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, LA, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Leslie Burrows, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Autoimmune, Celiac, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, IBS, Vegan & Vegetarian, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kevin McCulloch, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, PCOS, IBS, Celiac, IBD, GERD, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Gut Health, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Holden Adkins, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Sports Nutrition, SIBO, General Nutrition, High Cholesterol, PCOS

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Amanda Neal, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, GERD, IBS, IBD, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Kelli Saunders, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Pregnancy & Postpartum, GERD, Bariatric, Gut Health, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Jayne Kapperman, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, PCOS, IBS, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Celiac, Cancer / Oncology, General Nutrition, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Shannon Hitzman, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, GERD, Bariatric, Cancer / Oncology, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Nohemi Lopez, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Pregnancy & Postpartum

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Mitchell VanGelder, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Kidney Disease, IBS, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Barbara Meister, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Vegan & Vegetarian, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, Autoimmune, IBS, Kidney Disease, Pediatrics, Colitis, Celiac, IBD, GERD, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Transplant, POTS, Cancer / Oncology, Thyroid Health, Gut Health, SIBO, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Merissa Mills, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Vegan & Vegetarian, General Nutrition, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Muznah Mirza, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Vegan & Vegetarian, PCOS, Autoimmune, IBS, Kidney Disease, GERD, Sports Nutrition, Bariatric, Thyroid Health, Gut Health, Perimenopause & Menopause, General Nutrition, SIBO

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Gina Coduto, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Pregnancy & Postpartum, PCOS, Celiac, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Cora Ragaini, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Weight Loss, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, Vegan & Vegetarian, PCOS, Autoimmune, IBS, GERD, Bariatric, Gut Health, Perimenopause & Menopause

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Dorothy Dawn, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, High Blood Pressure, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Suzanne Oppedisano, RD

Accepts video appointments
Accepts in-person appointments

Insurances: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carefirst, Cigna, Empire, Florida Blue, Golden Rule, Highmark, Horizon, Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Oxford, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Specialties: Gut Health, Diabetes, Autoimmune, Bariatric, Food Allergies & Sensitivities, GERD, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Sports Nutrition, Thyroid Health, Weight Loss

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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Overcome your challenges with diabetes

Diabetes is a complicated chronic disease where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or cannot properly use insulin present in the body. Common struggles with diabetes include:

  • Poor blood sugar control
  • Weight management
  • Heart health complications
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Skin and mouth conditions

Many struggle with diabetes distress – a sense of overwhelm that can come with the ongoing management of this challenging condition. Having the right team, including a registered dietitian, is vital to overcoming this distress and finding sustainable diabetes management tools.

Find lasting diabetes solutions with personalized support

While diabetes is a long-term condition, with personalized support from a qualified dietitian nutritionist, you can find lasting relief from the challenges of the disease. With medical nutrition therapy, you can:

  • Find a diet that suits your specific condition and lifestyle
  • Create a more balanced lifestyle with plenty of sleep and exercise
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Improve cravings

Everyone's journey is different, so your dietitian works with you 1 on 1 to provide a hyper-personalized plan

Fay’s dietitians are ready to support your every need, from weight loss to diabetes management or eating disorder treatment. Your nutrition expert is just a few clicks away.
85%
see improved lab results
95%
avoid partial or full hospitalization
94%
make lifestyle changes that help avoid complications
79%
of people safely reduce or avoid use of medication
83%
experienced increased body confidence
96%
feel empowered to make lifestyle decisions that involve food that bring them joy
93%
adopted intuitive eating techniques
90%
experience improved mental health

Hear what they're saying

"I've struggled with PCOS for a while. Fay made it so affordable and easy to meet with a PCOS dietitian who has availability on nights and weekends. That almost never happens."
Amanda B.
"I meet with my nutritionist every other week and insurance covers all of it! I didn't even know I had this as a benefit. I wish I knew about this sooner."
Aaron E.
"When I became pre-diabetic, I knew I had to make some lifestyle changes. My nutritionist taught me a lot, and I've been managing my blood sugar with what I put on my plate"
Joseph D.
"I lost 15 pounds after 3 sessions with my nutritionist. She helped me build a better relationship with food. I feel more confident in the kitchen and ordering out."
Molly W.
"Fay was recommended to us by our psychiatrist and we were able to connect with an eating disorder specialist, which has been critical for my daughter's recovery."
Zoe T.
"I was able to find the perfect nutritionist to help me manage my diabetes and IBS. I was shocked to learn that it only cost me $5 after insurance!"
Matt R.
"I LOVE my dietitian. She designed a customized plan for me and kept me accountable. My sessions were FREE because insurance paid for it."
Kelly O.

What to look for in a diabetes nutritionist

Fay’s expert diabetes nutritionists

1

Focuses on diabetes treatment

With Fay, you can find diabetes dietitians all over the country who have the experience and track record you want. Their expertise and good reviews give assurance that you’re in good hands.

2

Accepts insurance

Every Fay dietitian accepts health insurance. This makes diabetes medical nutrition therapy significantly easier to access. In fact, you could pay as little as $0 per session.

3

Meets both virtually and in person

Fay providers meet both online and in-person, opening up your options. Virtual medical nutrition therapy is just as effective as in-person treatment and can make it easier to find a provider who works with your schedule.

4

Accounts for your whole health

Diabetes is a complex condition with several co-factors and health risks. Your dietitian will take your whole health – and whole life – into account when designing your custom meal plan, ensuring it works for your health goals and your broader lifestyle.

Overcoming the challenges of diabetes

Finding sustainable diabetes treatment

Whether you are newly diagnosed or many years into dealing with diabetes, managing the disease can be challenging. With your Fay dietitian, you will find lasting treatment solutions that improve your overall health and help you regain some freedom.

The comorbidities of diabetes

Diabetes comes with a host of comorbidities and health risks, including heart disease. Your diet needs to account for these risks as well as diabetes itself. Your dietitian can help you navigate all these concurrent concerns to help you become as healthy as possible.

Navigating weight loss

As many as 90% of adults with type 2 diabetes are obese. Weight loss is often a crucial part of diabetes treatment, as it is correlated with improved key health markers including blood sugar and cholesterol. This will be incorporated into your plan as needed to help you achieve a healthy weight while successfully minimizing your diabetes symptoms.

Seeing light in a lifetime diagnosis

Diabetes stays with you for life, but that doesn’t mean it needs to define your life. Working with a Fay dietitian will equip you with the tools you need to manage your diabetes and overall health without it taking over your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a nutritionist or dietitian help with diabetes?

Registered dietitians are the only nutrition providers qualified to offer medical nutrition therapy. They can help you manage your blood sugar and improve your A1C levels through dietary interventions, which can be used in tandem with other medical treatments.

Is diabetes curable?

Diabetes is typically a lifelong condition, but quality medical nutrition therapy can help make your symptoms manageable and even minimal. Working with a dietitian is a crucial way to take control of your health and find a sustainable diabetes management solution.

Do Fay dietitians accept my insurance?

All Fay dietitians are credentialed with health insurance companies. When you work with a dietitian through Fay, you automatically get your care covered by your insurance. Many users pay as little as $0 per session.

Does Fay have online or virtual dietitians and nutritionists that can help with diabetes?

All dietitians are qualified to provide MNT for diabetes, but Fay has RDNs who specialize in the condition. Simply filter by specialty to find a diabetes nutritionist covered by your insurance.

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All about diabetes

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic condition that comes in a few different forms:

  • Type 1 diabetes: This insulin-dependent condition occurs in both adults and children when your pancreas can’t make adequate insulin.
  • Type 2 diabetes: This is a more common form of the condition where the body becomes insulin-resistant. It is common among those with obesity.
  • Gestational diabetes: This occurs during pregnancy and often goes away after birth, but those who experience it are likelier to develop type 2 diabetes.
  • Prediabetes: This applies to those who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on their blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Signs & Symptoms

The symptoms of diabetes can onset rapidly. The type and severity of your symptoms will depend on your blood sugar levels. Diabetes symptoms include:

  • Unusual levels of thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Sense of weakness and fatigue
  • Mood swings
  • Blurry vision
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Ketones in urine
  • Gum and skin infections

An endocrinologist can confirm which type of diabetes you have by measuring antibodies. While type 1 diabetes is more common in younger people and type 2 is more common in people over 40, both main types can occur at any age.

Causes of Diabetes

Exactly why diabetes occurs is unknown but all types of diabetes are a result of glucose (sugar) build-up in the blood. This is a result of a disruption in the cycle of insulin and blood sugar between the bloodstream and pancreas.

Type 2 diabetes mainly results from insulin resistance when the body stops responding to insulin in the way it should. Obesity, inactivity, diet, genetics, and medication can all contribute to this.

Other types of diabetes result from autoimmune disease (type 1), hormonal imbalances in pregnancy (gestational), damage to the pancreas (type 3c), and genetic mutations. In some cases, diabetes can be genetic and run in families.

Diabetes Health Risks

Diabetes puts you at risk for cardiovascular complications, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Because of this, it is vital for those with diabetes to prioritize heart health and have a thoughtful diet to prevent more serious heart conditions.

Diabetes can cause other complications, including skin infections, food conditions, sexual dysfunction, oral health issues, hearing loss, kidney damage, neuropathy, and gastroparesis.

Because diabetes comes with so many health risks, having a healthy diet is crucial to maintain your health. A dietitian is the most qualified professional to help you navigate stabilizing blood sugar levels and prioritizing your health.

Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes management has a few modalities:

  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Medication
  • Insulin
  • Diet

Monitoring your blood sugar is crucial to getting your diabetes under control. You can either check it manually with a glucose meter or you can wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Your doctor will help find the right method for you, along with any potential medications and insulin administration. Not everyone with diabetes takes medication for it, but metformin is the most common.

Diet and physical activity are just as important as blood sugar treatment. What you eat has a significant impact on your blood sugar levels, both what and when you eat. Physical activity also plays a role and directly improves insulin resistance. Your dietitian will create a custom meal plan based on your individual needs.

Find Lasting Diabetes Relief

Work with a highly competent and qualified registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in diabetes management with Fay.

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