Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in 98101

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Malou Aragon Nichols
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Seattle, WA 98101
They have experience supporting neurodivergent folks with chronic concerns like diabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, hypermobility conditions, and much more.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
They have experience supporting neurodivergent folks with chronic concerns like diabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, hypermobility conditions, and much more.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
(970) 442-9670 View (970) 442-9670
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Ashlyn Ahner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPP-D, RDN
Serves Area
She has successfully helped manage CKD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, malnutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Ashlyn understands that physical and mental wellness includes many factors and is here to both support and educate about the role nutrition can play.
She has successfully helped manage CKD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, malnutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Ashlyn understands that physical and mental wellness includes many factors and is here to both support and educate about the role nutrition can play.
(360) 288-7962 View (360) 288-7962
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Emmy Bright
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, LDN
Serves Area
I specialize in providing HAES-based medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions including GI Disorders (IBS, Celiac, GERD, & many more), Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Diabetes, Heart Health, Pregnancy, Menopause, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Food Allergies, and Autoimmune Conditions.
You’re the expert of your own body, and I'm here to listen and support you. My work is rooted in Intuitive Eating, so I'll help you have a healthy & balanced relationship with food by sharing non-restrictive, research-backed nutrition recommendations instead of food rules, strict diets, and questionable nutrition BS recycled from social media.
I specialize in providing HAES-based medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions including GI Disorders (IBS, Celiac, GERD, & many more), Thyroid Disorders, PCOS, Diabetes, Heart Health, Pregnancy, Menopause, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Food Allergies, and Autoimmune Conditions.
You’re the expert of your own body, and I'm here to listen and support you. My work is rooted in Intuitive Eating, so I'll help you have a healthy & balanced relationship with food by sharing non-restrictive, research-backed nutrition recommendations instead of food rules, strict diets, and questionable nutrition BS recycled from social media.
(608) 535-6692 View (608) 535-6692
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Danielle Venhuizen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD, CLT
Serves Area
My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I have advanced training in GI disorders and I am a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) which allows me to help guide clients through food sensitivity testing and diet treatment protocols. Contact me for more information about the testing and process.
My main areas of expertise include food digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO, food allergies & sensitivities, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
I have advanced training in GI disorders and I am a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) which allows me to help guide clients through food sensitivity testing and diet treatment protocols. Contact me for more information about the testing and process.
(206) 208-1452 View (206) 208-1452
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Ashley Fitzgerald
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. Having lived plant-based and gluten-free for over ten years, I understand both the benefits and the challenges of this lifestyle. Through personalized Zoom consultations, I provide support ranging from nutrition counseling to custom meal plans. My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause. Every consultation is tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs so that you can save time and feel confident in your choices.
I’m a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. Having lived plant-based and gluten-free for over ten years, I understand both the benefits and the challenges of this lifestyle. Through personalized Zoom consultations, I provide support ranging from nutrition counseling to custom meal plans. My services cover weight management, balanced eating, meal prep strategies, and more specific areas such as sports nutrition, digestive health, pregnancy, and menopause. Every consultation is tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs so that you can save time and feel confident in your choices.
(832) 653-9698 View (832) 653-9698
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Christina Stapke
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, FMNS
Online Only
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
Do you have digestive issues(bloating/gas, constipation, loose stool, reflux/GERD, SIBO) or an autoimmune condition (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto's) keeping you from feeling your best? We'll work together to develop a personalized action plan, taking your current diet and lifestyle habits, environment, gut health, genetics, family history (and much more) into account. We also use specialty testing as a cornerstone of care to eliminate a lot of the guesswork.
(206) 651-5177 View (206) 651-5177
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Brooke Erickson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CN
Online Only
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
You may feel like your body is working against you—persistent fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, anxiety, weight gain, or hormone shifts that never fully resolve. You’ve likely tried different diets, supplements, or providers, yet something still feels off. What you truly want is to understand why this is happening and finally restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone balance so you can feel like yourself again. You’re not looking for another bandaid, you want to stop chasing symptoms and finally address the root cause. Not more restriction, but a steady, resilient foundation for long-term health.
(425) 537-4477 View (425) 537-4477
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Dr. Cynthia Esparza
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DCN, MScN
Online Only
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by chronic symptoms such as fatigue, pain, digestive concerns, hormone changes, brain fog, or metabolic issues. Many have been told their labs are “normal” but still do not feel well. They are looking for clarity, structure, and a plan that makes sense. Many want to improve their health but feel uncertain where to begin or worry they may not be successful. They are seeking guidance and a thoughtful partnership to help them move forward.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by chronic symptoms such as fatigue, pain, digestive concerns, hormone changes, brain fog, or metabolic issues. Many have been told their labs are “normal” but still do not feel well. They are looking for clarity, structure, and a plan that makes sense. Many want to improve their health but feel uncertain where to begin or worry they may not be successful. They are seeking guidance and a thoughtful partnership to help them move forward.
(503) 868-2819 View (503) 868-2819
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Marissa Beck
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help. I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, struggling with your relationship with food, or unsure how to support your child’s eating? I can help. I’m Marissa Beck, a non-diet dietitian specializing in eating disorders, weight concerns, and sports nutrition. With over 15 years of experience, I help people heal their relationship with food, eat in a way that feels better, and improve their overall well-being, without restrictive diets.
(206) 483-2365 View (206) 483-2365

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Carly Leanza
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre- diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Carly loves structure and routine while also embracing creativity to meet each client where they are at. Nutrition is not a "one-size fits all" approach and Carly encourages her clients to be authentically themselves to provide optimal individualized care.
Carly provides HAES-aligned care and emphasizes a non-diet approach for her nutrition counseling and evidenced-based interventions in several areas of health and nutrition, including but not limited to, pre- diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, heart health, and GI management.
Carly loves structure and routine while also embracing creativity to meet each client where they are at. Nutrition is not a "one-size fits all" approach and Carly encourages her clients to be authentically themselves to provide optimal individualized care.
(405) 267-4939 View (405) 267-4939
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Nicole Ling
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
I work best with those healing from eating disorders, exploring intuitive eating, managing pre- diabetes, diabetes, or gut health concerns, and wanting a more peaceful, confident relationship with food grounded in collaboration—not rules.
I offer safe, nonjudgmental nutrition care focused on rebuilding trust with food and your body. Our work untangles the noise around eating and creates a plan tailored to your needs, life, and goals. This is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded in progress—not perfection—so you feel nourished and supported in everyday life.
I work best with those healing from eating disorders, exploring intuitive eating, managing pre- diabetes, diabetes, or gut health concerns, and wanting a more peaceful, confident relationship with food grounded in collaboration—not rules.
I offer safe, nonjudgmental nutrition care focused on rebuilding trust with food and your body. Our work untangles the noise around eating and creates a plan tailored to your needs, life, and goals. This is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded in progress—not perfection—so you feel nourished and supported in everyday life.
(206) 735-4976 View (206) 735-4976
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Nutrition Authority, PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CEO, RDN, CD
Serves Area
Whether it's weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia an RDN is your best bet.
Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
Whether it's weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia an RDN is your best bet.
Looking for your own personal nutrition expert? The team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at Nutrition Authority (in business since 2006) are uniquely qualified to coach you towards a more healthful lifestyle by providing relevant and credible nutrition information in a personalized (one-on-one) and easy-to-understand format. Do you want to age healthfully or miserably? The choice is yours! Your 'soon-to-be' personal nutritionist is ready to meet you! Contacting the nutrition experts at Nutrition Authority is your first step to making a positive decision to improve your health, vitality and wellness.
(253) 465-6650 View (253) 465-6650
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Mikalah Barem
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Serves Area
My experience includes supporting clients with various health conditions including eating disorders, PCOS, diabetes, Crohn's, liver disease, celiac nutrition, vegan/vegetarian and more.
I provide individualized nutrition counseling, using intuitive eating and clinical nutrition principles. I love engaging my clients with food exposures and food habituation, challenging the diet narrative, and especially using somatic and mindfulness based body work.
My experience includes supporting clients with various health conditions including eating disorders, PCOS, diabetes, Crohn's, liver disease, celiac nutrition, vegan/vegetarian and more.
I provide individualized nutrition counseling, using intuitive eating and clinical nutrition principles. I love engaging my clients with food exposures and food habituation, challenging the diet narrative, and especially using somatic and mindfulness based body work.
(503) 461-9950 View (503) 461-9950
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Nadia Pugh
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management.
Specialties include: fertility (prenatal nutrition), hormone challenges, PCOS, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, heart health, renal and chronic kidney disease management., pediatrics, disordered eating, generalized healthy eating, ketogenic diet, tube feed management, GI health, weight loss and weight promotion.
Nadia is passionate about women’s health, PCOS, fertility, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, renal health, and diabetes management.
Specialties include: fertility (prenatal nutrition), hormone challenges, PCOS, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, heart health, renal and chronic kidney disease management., pediatrics, disordered eating, generalized healthy eating, ketogenic diet, tube feed management, GI health, weight loss and weight promotion.
(904) 567-0490 View (904) 567-0490
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Daniel Goebel
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CSSD
Serves Area
Work with you every step of the way to meet your nutrition and performance goals. Whether you are looking to find ways to improve your eating habits, lose weight and build strength, or manage a chronic disease, I will take a personal and individualized approach to helping you clients reach your goals.
Work with you every step of the way to meet your nutrition and performance goals. Whether you are looking to find ways to improve your eating habits, lose weight and build strength, or manage a chronic disease, I will take a personal and individualized approach to helping you clients reach your goals.
(339) 229-5210 View (339) 229-5210
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Barbara Heerkens
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LD
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
Ideal clients are individuals who spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body, weight, and food choices, often feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They may believe they'll never achieve their health goals. These clients are ready to explore the diet cycle, challenge misinformation, and develop mindfulness around their thoughts on food, weight, and health. This process helps quiet the constant “food noise” in their minds and fosters greater self-compassion, freedom, and peace with food.
(785) 377-5964 View (785) 377-5964
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Nutrition Studio
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, CIEC
Serves Area
Our specialties include disordered eating, intuitive eating, digestive health (IBD, SIBO, IBS), type 1 and type 2 diabetes, women's health, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, complex health issues, and more!
We specialize in personalized nutrition counseling, and immersive nutrition education. We use an evidence based approach and offer a judgement free space to explore your intrinsic relationship to food and body. We work from a foundation of Weight Neutrality and Functional and Integrative Nutrition to treat the whole person and identify root causes.
Our specialties include disordered eating, intuitive eating, digestive health (IBD, SIBO, IBS), type 1 and type 2 diabetes, women's health, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, complex health issues, and more!
We specialize in personalized nutrition counseling, and immersive nutrition education. We use an evidence based approach and offer a judgement free space to explore your intrinsic relationship to food and body. We work from a foundation of Weight Neutrality and Functional and Integrative Nutrition to treat the whole person and identify root causes.
(503) 213-4510 View (503) 213-4510
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Sandy McGlothlin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CNSC
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
Sandy specializes in chronic disease prevention and management, including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Metabolic Syndrome.
Sandy is a Registered Dietitian who partners with clients to overcome limiting beliefs and build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She is passionate about preventing and managing both physical and mental health conditions through individualized, realistic, evidence-based strategies. Using a mindful eating approach, she helps clients find enjoyment in meals despite busy lifestyles. Sandy emphasizes balanced nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, and stress management to create a strong foundation for long-term health and well-being.
Sandy specializes in chronic disease prevention and management, including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Metabolic Syndrome.
Sandy is a Registered Dietitian who partners with clients to overcome limiting beliefs and build a positive, sustainable relationship with food. She is passionate about preventing and managing both physical and mental health conditions through individualized, realistic, evidence-based strategies. Using a mindful eating approach, she helps clients find enjoyment in meals despite busy lifestyles. Sandy emphasizes balanced nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, and stress management to create a strong foundation for long-term health and well-being.
(312) 374-5399 View (312) 374-5399
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Misty Nason
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CSR, CD
Serves Area
I also have a passion for providing nutrition counseling for Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Plant-Based Eating and Sports Nutrition.
Customized Nutrition Plans=Results. I will guide you to find food choices that optimize your health and a plan that is flexible, enjoyable and deprivation-free. With my extensive clinical background and integrative functional nutrition perspective, I will help you reach your goals. It’s a whole person approach.
I also have a passion for providing nutrition counseling for Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Plant-Based Eating and Sports Nutrition.
Customized Nutrition Plans=Results. I will guide you to find food choices that optimize your health and a plan that is flexible, enjoyable and deprivation-free. With my extensive clinical background and integrative functional nutrition perspective, I will help you reach your goals. It’s a whole person approach.
(253) 766-5305 View (253) 766-5305
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Erika Lannaman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
Erika specializes in women’s health, weight management, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications, PCOS, general healthy nutrition, meal planning, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, heart conditions, fatty liver disease, and GERD.
Erika is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients build sustainable nutrition habits that support a life they feel good about. She takes a whole-body approach to understand each client’s health, lifestyle, and goals—considering food, sleep, stress, mindset, and daily routines. Erika believes meaningful change happens through collaboration, so she partners with clients to create realistic, empowering plans tailored to their preferences and needs, using a day-by-day approach for long-term success.
(470) 397-5913 View (470) 397-5913
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.