Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Walker County, GA

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Danielle Crumble Smith
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
These include working in private practice, clinical inpatient & outpatient, bariatric, Diabetes management, Eating Disorder recovery, integrative and functional wellness, and sports nutrition.
I initially got into Nutrition to learn how to fuel my body, but my focus shifted as my health declined. Being diagnosed with Celiac disease, Lyme disease, SIBO, & hypothyroidism enabled me to learn the role nutrition plays in treatment/recovery! As a new mom, I have more appreciation for the role the role that nutrition plays in reproductive/hormone health.
These include working in private practice, clinical inpatient & outpatient, bariatric, Diabetes management, Eating Disorder recovery, integrative and functional wellness, and sports nutrition.
I initially got into Nutrition to learn how to fuel my body, but my focus shifted as my health declined. Being diagnosed with Celiac disease, Lyme disease, SIBO, & hypothyroidism enabled me to learn the role nutrition plays in treatment/recovery! As a new mom, I have more appreciation for the role the role that nutrition plays in reproductive/hormone health.
(706) 903-3786 View (706) 903-3786

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Morgan Schmitt
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327
She specializes in supporting individuals with diabetes, gut health issues, PCOS, and thyroid management.
Specialties include: Pre- Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Digestive Issues, PCOS, General Lifestyle and Nutrition, Mindful Eating, High Cholesterol, Weight Management, Heart Health, and High Blood Pressure.
She specializes in supporting individuals with diabetes, gut health issues, PCOS, and thyroid management.
Specialties include: Pre- Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Digestive Issues, PCOS, General Lifestyle and Nutrition, Mindful Eating, High Cholesterol, Weight Management, Heart Health, and High Blood Pressure.
(240) 237-9607 View (240) 237-9607
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Racquel Rocky Burch
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Rocky is a registered dietitian who has been in the field of dietetics for 5 years. She specializes in working with folks affected by/with disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and wanting to learn mindful and intuitive eating. She includes a health at every size (HAES) approach and really enjoys working with LGBTQ+IA folks struggling with their relationship with food. Rocky's approach to nutrition care is direct but kind, openness with understanding, and an overall "intensive care bear" approach. Her main job is to listen to you in the moment, provide feedback, help you set and reach specific goals.
Rocky is a registered dietitian who has been in the field of dietetics for 5 years. She specializes in working with folks affected by/with disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and wanting to learn mindful and intuitive eating. She includes a health at every size (HAES) approach and really enjoys working with LGBTQ+IA folks struggling with their relationship with food. Rocky's approach to nutrition care is direct but kind, openness with understanding, and an overall "intensive care bear" approach. Her main job is to listen to you in the moment, provide feedback, help you set and reach specific goals.
(512) 601-6347 View (512) 601-6347
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Ana Vielledent
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Online Only
I am highly skilled at helping my clients grasp nutrition concepts and develop practical skills to improve their wellbeing. To me, healthy food should be both nutritious and tasty, and I work tirelessly to ensure that eating well is always enjoyable. With my commitment to nutrition, I am constantly learning new recipes and techniques to incorporate nourishing foods into meals. My extensive experience in medical nutrition therapy has given me the expertise to assist clients dealing with chronic health issues. By working with me, individuals can be confident that I will help them achieve their health goals.
I am highly skilled at helping my clients grasp nutrition concepts and develop practical skills to improve their wellbeing. To me, healthy food should be both nutritious and tasty, and I work tirelessly to ensure that eating well is always enjoyable. With my commitment to nutrition, I am constantly learning new recipes and techniques to incorporate nourishing foods into meals. My extensive experience in medical nutrition therapy has given me the expertise to assist clients dealing with chronic health issues. By working with me, individuals can be confident that I will help them achieve their health goals.
(410) 862-0505 View (410) 862-0505
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Courtney Plush
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Online Only
I'd love to work with you if you're struggling with an eating disorder, feeling overwhelmed or out of control around food, or stuck in “analysis paralysis” about what to actually feed yourself to manage a health condition like diabetes or high cholesterol.
I provide individualized, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling, aligned with the principles of intuitive eating. I combine science-based nutrition education with a variety of counseling techniques to guide you in making lasting and health-promoting changes to your relationship with food and your body.
I'd love to work with you if you're struggling with an eating disorder, feeling overwhelmed or out of control around food, or stuck in “analysis paralysis” about what to actually feed yourself to manage a health condition like diabetes or high cholesterol.
I provide individualized, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling, aligned with the principles of intuitive eating. I combine science-based nutrition education with a variety of counseling techniques to guide you in making lasting and health-promoting changes to your relationship with food and your body.
(610) 609-2532 View (610) 609-2532
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Jenna Brown
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30310
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
(351) 208-1409 View (351) 208-1409
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Caroline Leslie Young
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Online Only
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
(404) 495-3782 View (404) 495-3782
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Dr. Nicole Lawrence
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DBH, MPH, RDN, LDN, CHES
Online Only
My ideal client is seeking freedom from chronic disease or wants to improve their overall health and well-being. Their primary need is a partner who can connect their food anxiety and physical symptoms to a clear, actionable plan. They want to regain control of their body, improve their energy, and stop worrying about every meal so they can fully enjoy their family and life.
My ideal client is seeking freedom from chronic disease or wants to improve their overall health and well-being. Their primary need is a partner who can connect their food anxiety and physical symptoms to a clear, actionable plan. They want to regain control of their body, improve their energy, and stop worrying about every meal so they can fully enjoy their family and life.
(678) 940-6808 View (678) 940-6808
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Paula Kerr
Nutritionist/Dietitian
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
Paula is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Professional Cook, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who practices at Health Loft. She believes people can find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies with a compassionate guide who listens, offers accountability, and champions their efforts. Paula supports individuals seeking freedom from dieting cycles and rigid food rules by helping them uncover the “why” behind behaviors to build sustainable habits and nourishing life rhythms.
(667) 326-8196 View (667) 326-8196
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Kendall Shanks
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
As I grow older, I realize I want to help adults and older adults continue living their best lives. My ideal client is someone who doesn’t judge themselves by their chronological age, but wants to live healthfully and simply needs the right tools, guidance, and confidence to inspire both themselves and their families.
As I grow older, I realize I want to help adults and older adults continue living their best lives. My ideal client is someone who doesn’t judge themselves by their chronological age, but wants to live healthfully and simply needs the right tools, guidance, and confidence to inspire both themselves and their families.
(855) 552-5557 View (855) 552-5557
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Elizabeth Dunne
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes.
Elizabeth's nutrition specialties include general wellness, heart health, diabetes, pre- and postnatal care, pediatrics, intuitive eating, disordered eating, and mindful eating.
Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes.
Elizabeth's nutrition specialties include general wellness, heart health, diabetes, pre- and postnatal care, pediatrics, intuitive eating, disordered eating, and mindful eating.
(901) 499-2720 View (901) 499-2720
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Ann Clairmont
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
As a trusted professional in the field, I utilize evidence-based strategies to address specific concerns such as chronic diseases, dietary restrictions, digestion issues, and overall nutritional balance.
As a trusted professional in the field, I utilize evidence-based strategies to address specific concerns such as chronic diseases, dietary restrictions, digestion issues, and overall nutritional balance.
(470) 589-5691 View (470) 589-5691
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MNT Scientific, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, MPH, RD
Online Only
I also treat diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease through dietary intervention.
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
I also treat diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease through dietary intervention.
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
(470) 517-7943 View (470) 517-7943
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AthleatMD
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DrPH, MPH, RD
Online Only
Hello, and welcome to AthleatMD!
Hello, and welcome to AthleatMD!
(470) 574-5442 View (470) 574-5442
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Karen Porter
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help people with many different conditions including: Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Weight gain, Weight Management, Weight loss, Disordered Eating, Sports Specific Nutrition Plans, Wellness Plans, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), plus more.
I offer different services to meet each person's individual needs. Some include: Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Sports Nutrition Counseling/Evaluations, Grocery Store Tours, Home Pantry Evaluation and Group Education Classes.
I help people with many different conditions including: Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Weight gain, Weight Management, Weight loss, Disordered Eating, Sports Specific Nutrition Plans, Wellness Plans, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), plus more.
I offer different services to meet each person's individual needs. Some include: Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Sports Nutrition Counseling/Evaluations, Grocery Store Tours, Home Pantry Evaluation and Group Education Classes.
(404) 850-0064 x1 View (404) 850-0064 x1
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Harmony Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Specialties include gut health, migraine management, weight management, chronic disease management, diabetes, food sensitivities, eating disorders and sports performance
At Harmony Nutrition we truly believe that “a body in harmony performs at its best”. Our team prides ourselves on providing cutting edge and evidence-based nutrition solutions with a holistic and functional approach for adults and children.
Specialties include gut health, migraine management, weight management, chronic disease management, diabetes, food sensitivities, eating disorders and sports performance
At Harmony Nutrition we truly believe that “a body in harmony performs at its best”. Our team prides ourselves on providing cutting edge and evidence-based nutrition solutions with a holistic and functional approach for adults and children.
(678) 967-3269 View (678) 967-3269
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Kelsey Shepperd
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD, CPT-CES, CLT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Conventional medicine is about health being convenient. Better health means there must be a change and changes are difficult. Have you ever been told, everything is fine, but you know that it’s not? Let me help.
Conventional medicine is about health being convenient. Better health means there must be a change and changes are difficult. Have you ever been told, everything is fine, but you know that it’s not? Let me help.
(678) 304-2192 View (678) 304-2192
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Nicole Buchanan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
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.
(312) 374-5399 View (312) 374-5399
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Kristen Nyampong
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
College Park, GA 30349
I also work with individuals with diabetes and prediabetes, focusing on improving A1C through a non-restrictive approach.
My name is Kristen Nyampong, and I’m a Registered Dietitian based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed, and weight-inclusive approach to care. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals in the BIPOC community and those who are vegan, vegetarian, or plant-forward.
I also work with individuals with diabetes and prediabetes, focusing on improving A1C through a non-restrictive approach.
My name is Kristen Nyampong, and I’m a Registered Dietitian based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed, and weight-inclusive approach to care. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals in the BIPOC community and those who are vegan, vegetarian, or plant-forward.
(331) 259-8859 View (331) 259-8859
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Alane Wincek
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CNC, ND
Alpharetta, GA 30022
If you’re looking for a holistic nutritionist specializes in the metabolism, you found her. If you are stuck in a weight loss plateau and need to figure out exactly what your body needs so you can have the results you want, I will help. Hi, I am Alane, an experienced, functional nutritionist with 30+ years of success. I specialize in women that want to fix their metabolism so they can lose weight and keep it off. I also will help you balance your hormones, live a heathier, longer and more active life. Come and work with me, I will take you on a simple and effective plan to get the health and weight loss results you want & deserve.
If you’re looking for a holistic nutritionist specializes in the metabolism, you found her. If you are stuck in a weight loss plateau and need to figure out exactly what your body needs so you can have the results you want, I will help. Hi, I am Alane, an experienced, functional nutritionist with 30+ years of success. I specialize in women that want to fix their metabolism so they can lose weight and keep it off. I also will help you balance your hormones, live a heathier, longer and more active life. Come and work with me, I will take you on a simple and effective plan to get the health and weight loss results you want & deserve.
(678) 616-9849 View (678) 616-9849
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.