Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Canyon County, ID
Nourish Your Life - Sandy Kipp RDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, CLT
1 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83651
I specialize in treating food sensitivities (MRT/LEAP Protocol), however I also offer other types of testing as well as provide nutrition counseling for weight loss, diabetes, celiac disease, reflux/GERD, and other nutrition related concerns.
Is your health making your life less livable? If you are experiencing pain and inflammation, or just not feeling like your best self, lifestyle adjustments, especially nutrition, can make all the difference. With changes to your diet and lifestyle you can improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), autoimmune disorders, migraine/headaches, as well as other disorders like chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, digestive issues, and many others. Using a functional and integrative approach your symptoms may be reduced in as little as 10 days!
I specialize in treating food sensitivities (MRT/LEAP Protocol), however I also offer other types of testing as well as provide nutrition counseling for weight loss, diabetes, celiac disease, reflux/GERD, and other nutrition related concerns.
Is your health making your life less livable? If you are experiencing pain and inflammation, or just not feeling like your best self, lifestyle adjustments, especially nutrition, can make all the difference. With changes to your diet and lifestyle you can improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), autoimmune disorders, migraine/headaches, as well as other disorders like chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, digestive issues, and many others. Using a functional and integrative approach your symptoms may be reduced in as little as 10 days!
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
I work with individuals who are accustomed to high performance but find themselves privately exhausted by a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. If you look capable and successful on the outside while struggling with perfectionism, burnout, or a cycle of restricting and overeating, I understand the weight of that silence. In my work, I provide my clients with a coordinated and compassionate path to recovery. As well as, incorporating strategies for mental health and physical nourishment, helping you move beyond rigid rules to find lasting, evidence-based peace.
I work with individuals who are accustomed to high performance but find themselves privately exhausted by a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. If you look capable and successful on the outside while struggling with perfectionism, burnout, or a cycle of restricting and overeating, I understand the weight of that silence. In my work, I provide my clients with a coordinated and compassionate path to recovery. As well as, incorporating strategies for mental health and physical nourishment, helping you move beyond rigid rules to find lasting, evidence-based peace.
With over 12 years in primary care, I have extensive experience with clients managing diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid conditions specifically Hashimoto's, heart health, weight concerns, and pregnancy, fertility, or postpartum nutrition.
In our sessions, we’ll start by looking at what’s already working in your eating and lifestyle, then together create small, achievable changes that make a real difference. This might include simple meal ideas or food swaps or routine suggestions that help you feel energized and balanced.
With over 12 years in primary care, I have extensive experience with clients managing diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid conditions specifically Hashimoto's, heart health, weight concerns, and pregnancy, fertility, or postpartum nutrition.
In our sessions, we’ll start by looking at what’s already working in your eating and lifestyle, then together create small, achievable changes that make a real difference. This might include simple meal ideas or food swaps or routine suggestions that help you feel energized and balanced.
My ideal clients are individuals looking to prevent or manage diabetes and improve their overall health.
I specialize in diabetes prevention and management. I help clients build practical skills for healthy eating, blood sugar control, and sustainable lifestyle habits. My approach is supportive and individualized, focusing on enjoying food while improving health and confidence.
My ideal clients are individuals looking to prevent or manage diabetes and improve their overall health.
I specialize in diabetes prevention and management. I help clients build practical skills for healthy eating, blood sugar control, and sustainable lifestyle habits. My approach is supportive and individualized, focusing on enjoying food while improving health and confidence.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking compassionate support for eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, binge eating, and overall health concerns such as diabetes, GI health, cardiovascular health, and weight management.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, binge eating, and chronic disease management. Using evidence-based nutrition care, intuitive eating, mindfulness, and the Plate-by-Plate approach, I help clients build sustainable habits and improve their relationship with food and health.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking compassionate support for eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, binge eating, and overall health concerns such as diabetes, GI health, cardiovascular health, and weight management.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, binge eating, and chronic disease management. Using evidence-based nutrition care, intuitive eating, mindfulness, and the Plate-by-Plate approach, I help clients build sustainable habits and improve their relationship with food and health.
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
I help clients navigate eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, body image concerns, and the stress of building a healthier relationship with food. My style is warm, collaborative, and realistic—not about perfection, judgment, or rigid rules. In our first session, I want to understand what you are hoping for, where you have been, and what feels hardest right now. Whether you are actively struggling, stepping down from higher care, worried about relapse, or trying to maintain balanced eating, we move at a pace that feels supportive, clinically appropriate, and sustainable.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
Alexis is a Registered Dietitian passionate about functional nutrition and helping individuals build a healthy, trusting relationship with food. She believes that while food is emotional, social, and environmental, it is also a powerful tool for disease prevention and management. Her holistic, non-diet approach blends functional nutrition with evidence-based practices to address underlying factors impacting health. Alexis focuses on sustainable behavior change, honoring each client’s unique biology, lifestyle, and goals—while creating a supportive, judgment-free space for healing and growth.
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.