Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in 33130
At NextGeneration Nutrition, we offer personalized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for people who struggle with chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, weight management, GI disorders, food sensitivities, general health and wellness, and more!
At NextGeneration Nutrition, we offer personalized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for people who struggle with chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, weight management, GI disorders, food sensitivities, general health and wellness, and more!
They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol.
Shapely’s registered dietitians provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition care covered by most insurance plans. Each plan is tailored to individual goals—whether weight management, hormone balance, or improved overall health—and designed to create lasting, realistic change that fits everyday life.
They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol.
Shapely’s registered dietitians provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition care covered by most insurance plans. Each plan is tailored to individual goals—whether weight management, hormone balance, or improved overall health—and designed to create lasting, realistic change that fits everyday life.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and in long term recovery from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I strive to work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work together toward lasting healing from disordered eating. Some of my core values include agency, informed consent, and intersectionality in understanding the roots of the eating disorder and the path to long term healing in a way that is authentic for each individual.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and in long term recovery from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I strive to work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work together toward lasting healing from disordered eating. Some of my core values include agency, informed consent, and intersectionality in understanding the roots of the eating disorder and the path to long term healing in a way that is authentic for each individual.
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Diabetes, Oncology, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, GI Disorders, Heart Disease/ Cholesterol, Pediatric Nutrition, Pregnancy are among many of the specialties treated.
I will personalize a medical nutrition therapy program for you and/or your family- specific to your nutrition and medical needs. I provide all the education, motivation, and behavior modification systems for you to succeed at making lifestyle changes to achieve all of your health goals.
Diabetes, Oncology, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, GI Disorders, Heart Disease/ Cholesterol, Pediatric Nutrition, Pregnancy are among many of the specialties treated.
I will personalize a medical nutrition therapy program for you and/or your family- specific to your nutrition and medical needs. I provide all the education, motivation, and behavior modification systems for you to succeed at making lifestyle changes to achieve all of your health goals.
We counsel for cancer, diabetes, weight loss, sports nutrition, pregnancy, high cholesterol and much more.
Our counseling includes customized menus, goals, shopping lists and specific detailed name brand foods depending upon your food preferences, lifestyle, nutritional needs and budget. We work with clients that need help with hunger and appetite. Often after teaching how to eat for your metabolic needs then we can address emotional hunger and issues.
We counsel for cancer, diabetes, weight loss, sports nutrition, pregnancy, high cholesterol and much more.
Our counseling includes customized menus, goals, shopping lists and specific detailed name brand foods depending upon your food preferences, lifestyle, nutritional needs and budget. We work with clients that need help with hunger and appetite. Often after teaching how to eat for your metabolic needs then we can address emotional hunger and issues.
Marissa specializes in weight management, disordered eating, behavior modification, gut health, anti-inflammatory meal planning, GI disorders, food sensitivities, autoimmune disorders, thyroid disorders, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, liver disease, and malnutrition or unintentional weight loss.
Marissa, a dedicated Registered Dietitian, is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food. Inspired by her own health journey, she brings empathy, understanding, and practical tools to guide clients in quieting “food noise” and finding sustainable balance. With a whole-person, individualized approach, she simplifies nutrition, making structure and routine attainable. Rejecting diet culture, she empowers clients to nourish their bodies, supporting digestion, metabolism, mental health, skin, and hormones.
Marissa specializes in weight management, disordered eating, behavior modification, gut health, anti-inflammatory meal planning, GI disorders, food sensitivities, autoimmune disorders, thyroid disorders, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, liver disease, and malnutrition or unintentional weight loss.
Marissa, a dedicated Registered Dietitian, is passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food. Inspired by her own health journey, she brings empathy, understanding, and practical tools to guide clients in quieting “food noise” and finding sustainable balance. With a whole-person, individualized approach, she simplifies nutrition, making structure and routine attainable. Rejecting diet culture, she empowers clients to nourish their bodies, supporting digestion, metabolism, mental health, skin, and hormones.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
Specializes in Disordered Eating and Eating disorders, HAES, Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition, General Health/Wellness, Cardiovascular Health, Hormone challenges/imbalances, and Diabetes care.
Katie Whitson is a dedicated HAEs-aligned Registered Dietitian with a deep passion for fostering healthy, sustainable relationships with food and movement. She embraces a non-diet approach, focusing on the connection between nutrition and mental health. Katie employs evidence-based strategies to meet patients where they are in their care, empowering them through active involvement and personalized support. Her mission is to inspire lifelong, transformative changes by blending consistency, structure and creativity in every aspect of her practice.
Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition.
Specialities include: Bariatric Support, Weight Management and Weight Loss Medications, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Plant-Based Eating, Heart Health and Mindful Eating.
Her primary focus has been bariatric support, diabetes, IBS, and plant based nutrition, but her background also includes kidney disease, heart health, gut issues and malnutrition.
Specialities include: Bariatric Support, Weight Management and Weight Loss Medications, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Plant-Based Eating, Heart Health and Mindful Eating.
I am incredibly passionate, thorough, optimistic, and a huge proponent for the interconnections of whole body health, attending to root causes of your condition, all while using a blended functional and holistic nutrition approach to help people with diabetes, PCOS, digestive issues, weight management, and more.
Hello! I am a Florida-based licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist helping people in multiple states make significant changes in their health. I have been in practice for over 10 years with an expertise in helping food lovers with diet related disorders achieve better energy, decrease inflammation, boost gut health, balance hormones, and manage their weight, all without unrealistic, generic, or depriving dieting.
I am incredibly passionate, thorough, optimistic, and a huge proponent for the interconnections of whole body health, attending to root causes of your condition, all while using a blended functional and holistic nutrition approach to help people with diabetes, PCOS, digestive issues, weight management, and more.
Hello! I am a Florida-based licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist helping people in multiple states make significant changes in their health. I have been in practice for over 10 years with an expertise in helping food lovers with diet related disorders achieve better energy, decrease inflammation, boost gut health, balance hormones, and manage their weight, all without unrealistic, generic, or depriving dieting.
Specialties include Diabetes and Pre- diabetes, Bariatrics (pre and post operation), Weight management, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Heart Conditions, Underweight Nutrition, Intuitive Eating, PCOS, Prenatal/Post Natal Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, GERD, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Kidney disease, liver disease, and Sports Nutrition.
Jody is a passionate advocate for health, wellness, and feeling your best. Jody is committed to empowering individuals to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Jody strives to provide personalized guidance to help clients achieve their health goals and create a harmonious relationship with food. Recognizing that each individual's relationship with food is unique, Jody works to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their dietary preferences, navigate challenges and cultivate sustainable habits that align with their goals and values.
Specialties include Diabetes and Pre- diabetes, Bariatrics (pre and post operation), Weight management, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Heart Conditions, Underweight Nutrition, Intuitive Eating, PCOS, Prenatal/Post Natal Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, GERD, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Kidney disease, liver disease, and Sports Nutrition.
Jody is a passionate advocate for health, wellness, and feeling your best. Jody is committed to empowering individuals to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Jody strives to provide personalized guidance to help clients achieve their health goals and create a harmonious relationship with food. Recognizing that each individual's relationship with food is unique, Jody works to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their dietary preferences, navigate challenges and cultivate sustainable habits that align with their goals and values.
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Specialties include: disordered eating, mindful eating, intuitive eating, diabetes, and general lifestyle and nutrition for health and wellness
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity.
Nicole has significant experience managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, enteral and parenteral nutrition, oncology, hyperlipidemia, weight management, mindful eating, intuitive eating, malnutrition, and hyperemesis gravidarum.
These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity.
Nicole has significant experience managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, enteral and parenteral nutrition, oncology, hyperlipidemia, weight management, mindful eating, intuitive eating, malnutrition, and hyperemesis gravidarum.
Danielle is a compassionate and dietitian specializing in chronic conditions and eating disorder recovery by taking a holistic approach to your mental and physical health. Danielle recognizes that nutrition is central to overall wellbeing, so she is focused on helping her patients build a long term relationship with food.
Danielle is a compassionate and dietitian specializing in chronic conditions and eating disorder recovery by taking a holistic approach to your mental and physical health. Danielle recognizes that nutrition is central to overall wellbeing, so she is focused on helping her patients build a long term relationship with food.
Emily’s ideal patients are individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with those experiencing GI disorders, as these conditions can be deeply debilitating and require strong motivation. Emily also loves working with pediatric patients, finding joy in helping children build healthy nutrition habits that can positively impact their lives long term.
Emily’s ideal patients are individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with those experiencing GI disorders, as these conditions can be deeply debilitating and require strong motivation. Emily also loves working with pediatric patients, finding joy in helping children build healthy nutrition habits that can positively impact their lives long term.
Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders.
With over a decade of experience across clinical nutrition, public health, and academic research—including contributions to major metabolic health studies—Danielle translates complex research into personalized, actionable strategies using behavior change science principles.
Danielle brings PhD-level expertise in nutrition research and metabolic health to patients seeking evidence-based solutions for diabetes prevention and metabolic disorders.
With over a decade of experience across clinical nutrition, public health, and academic research—including contributions to major metabolic health studies—Danielle translates complex research into personalized, actionable strategies using behavior change science principles.
They may be struggling with weight, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, or managing chronic issues like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
I specialize in weight loss, diabetes, and chronic disease management. I create realistic, personalized plans that fit your lifestyle—not the other way around. Through weekly sessions, custom meal plans, and ongoing support, I’ll help you feel in control and finally see results that last.
They may be struggling with weight, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, or managing chronic issues like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
I specialize in weight loss, diabetes, and chronic disease management. I create realistic, personalized plans that fit your lifestyle—not the other way around. Through weekly sessions, custom meal plans, and ongoing support, I’ll help you feel in control and finally see results that last.
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
You're living with a chronic condition like heart disease or kidney disease, and you're tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your reality. Your goal is about creating clinically backed, specialized evidence that results in progress that sticks. You're looking for someone who understands that managing chronic conditions is about more than just following a meal plan; it's about creating habits that work long-term while still living a full life. You deserve support from someone who gets that every person's journey is different and that sustainable change happens one realistic step at a time.
You're living with a chronic condition like heart disease or kidney disease, and you're tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your reality. Your goal is about creating clinically backed, specialized evidence that results in progress that sticks. You're looking for someone who understands that managing chronic conditions is about more than just following a meal plan; it's about creating habits that work long-term while still living a full life. You deserve support from someone who gets that every person's journey is different and that sustainable change happens one realistic step at a time.
I work with busy professionals battling digestive concerns, weight gain, fatigue, and blood sugar swings from hectic schedules. We get to the root cause of their concerns to create simple, sustainable changes so they can feel their best and focus on what matters most to them (ie. building a business, enjoying time with family/friends, being productive, living their best life, etc.).
I work with busy professionals battling digestive concerns, weight gain, fatigue, and blood sugar swings from hectic schedules. We get to the root cause of their concerns to create simple, sustainable changes so they can feel their best and focus on what matters most to them (ie. building a business, enjoying time with family/friends, being productive, living their best life, etc.).
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky.
We work with patients to determine what is the best and most sustainable method of eating for them so we can maximize their body composition goals and maintain in range blood sugars. We work on blood sugar strategies around nutrition and exercise, repairing metabolism and relationship with food, lifestyle modification, and more.
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky.
We work with patients to determine what is the best and most sustainable method of eating for them so we can maximize their body composition goals and maintain in range blood sugars. We work on blood sugar strategies around nutrition and exercise, repairing metabolism and relationship with food, lifestyle modification, and more.
Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by excessively high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin. Insulin is a hormone essential for reducing blood sugar by enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin due to an inflammatory process affecting insulin-producing cells. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is an acquired condition resulting from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, such as obesity and physical inactivity. In type 2 diabetes, the body has an impaired response to insulin, known as "insulin resistance." Even if the pancreas produces a normal amount of insulin, the body stops responding effectively to the hormone, resulting in impaired glucose uptake into cells.
Is type 2 diabetes caused by a bad diet?
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Research has shown that poor diet is a major contributor, particularly the consumption of sugar-rich foods and refined carbohydrates, which can lead to insulin resistance. An unhealthy diet promoting obesity is another risk factor, as excess weight increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Additional lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption also contribute to the disease's onset. These elements collectively underscore the importance of healthy diet choices in preventing type 2 diabetes.
How does nutrition affect diabetes?
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Keeping track of carbohydrate intake is essential for proper insulin dosing and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. To manage blood sugar effectively, many people with diabetes avoid foods that cause spikes in blood sugar, like sugary snacks and refined carbs such as white bread. Instead, they focus on foods that help stabilize blood sugar, like healthy fats and high-fiber options. Portion control and eating meals at regular times are also important for keeping blood sugar levels steady.
How can a dietitian help someone with diabetes?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with diabetes through lifestyle modification strategies and symptom management. Their expertise is particularly valuable for those recently diagnosed or at risk of developing diabetes. Dietitians provide guidance on tracking carbohydrate intake and appropriately dosing insulin, which is essential for effective diabetes management. For individuals with type 2 diabetes, dietitians can help design weight loss plans and recommend specific dietary modifications, such as increasing the intake of plant-based foods, to promote a healthier lifestyle. In addition, dietitians will often work with other medical professionals on a patient's care team to help the patient navigate symptoms and can thus help the patient integrate input from various professional sources in the management of their condition.