Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Chester, NJ
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough energy to support your busy life? Do you constantly feel bloated or that your body does not look and feel the way it used to? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed by all the misinformation constantly floating around the Internet about nutrition? Are you sick of fad diets or counting calories? Do you have a chronic illness that’s leaving you confused about the best food to fuel your body with? Are you fed up with putting a bandaid over your issues and you are now ready to get to the root cause?
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough energy to support your busy life? Do you constantly feel bloated or that your body does not look and feel the way it used to? Are you frustrated and overwhelmed by all the misinformation constantly floating around the Internet about nutrition? Are you sick of fad diets or counting calories? Do you have a chronic illness that’s leaving you confused about the best food to fuel your body with? Are you fed up with putting a bandaid over your issues and you are now ready to get to the root cause?
For 10 years+, this office has been managing and providing medical nutrition therapy for various disease states like Diabetes, Hypertension, Renal disease, HIV/AIDS, Gastrointestinal diseases, Heart disease, Liver disease, Dyslipidemia, Bariatric surgery counseling, Weight loss, Nutraceutical/Supplementations, and many other nutrition-related conditions.
Are you tired of dieting? Do you want to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy food but don't know how to go about it? I am here to help you navigate the path to a healthier living and to adopt healthier eating habits. Diets do not work but eating right, food portion control and physical activities do work. Do not wait any longer, give me a call, text or email, and let's start working on your health goals today
For 10 years+, this office has been managing and providing medical nutrition therapy for various disease states like Diabetes, Hypertension, Renal disease, HIV/AIDS, Gastrointestinal diseases, Heart disease, Liver disease, Dyslipidemia, Bariatric surgery counseling, Weight loss, Nutraceutical/Supplementations, and many other nutrition-related conditions.
Are you tired of dieting? Do you want to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy food but don't know how to go about it? I am here to help you navigate the path to a healthier living and to adopt healthier eating habits. Diets do not work but eating right, food portion control and physical activities do work. Do not wait any longer, give me a call, text or email, and let's start working on your health goals today
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Still dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormone shifts, metabolic concerns, or symptoms that don’t make sense — even though you’re doing “all the right things”? I work with people who feel stuck between wanting answers and wanting something that actually fits real life. That perspective comes from experience: years spent navigating autoimmune symptoms and conflicting advice taught me that learning how to understand your body — not just manage diagnoses — is what actually helps you feel better. Today, I support people seeking clarity, relief, and sustainable support.
Still dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormone shifts, metabolic concerns, or symptoms that don’t make sense — even though you’re doing “all the right things”? I work with people who feel stuck between wanting answers and wanting something that actually fits real life. That perspective comes from experience: years spent navigating autoimmune symptoms and conflicting advice taught me that learning how to understand your body — not just manage diagnoses — is what actually helps you feel better. Today, I support people seeking clarity, relief, and sustainable support.
In the past 25 years I have helped many patients with Diabetes, Cardio Metabolic Syndrome, Weight management & Bariatric nutrition, Gastrointestinal disorders ,Food sensitivities, Chronic fatigue syndrome, etc .
I have been incorporating integrative and functional medicine principles and approaches for the past twelve years. I received training in Food As Medicine and Functional Nutrition from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine (IFN) and Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy ( IFNA).
In the past 25 years I have helped many patients with Diabetes, Cardio Metabolic Syndrome, Weight management & Bariatric nutrition, Gastrointestinal disorders ,Food sensitivities, Chronic fatigue syndrome, etc .
I have been incorporating integrative and functional medicine principles and approaches for the past twelve years. I received training in Food As Medicine and Functional Nutrition from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine (IFN) and Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy ( IFNA).
As a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I have received extensive training in many aspects of diabetes care and management.
Making a change that actually sticks can be daunting. Getting healthy can be hard especially when there is so much information out there that is contradicting. My role always begins with being a strong support for anyone taking on the challenge of improving their eating habits, no matter how big or small. We are all human at the end of the day! I combine evidence based nutrition with behavior change strategies to help my clients achieve their goals one step at a time.
As a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I have received extensive training in many aspects of diabetes care and management.
Making a change that actually sticks can be daunting. Getting healthy can be hard especially when there is so much information out there that is contradicting. My role always begins with being a strong support for anyone taking on the challenge of improving their eating habits, no matter how big or small. We are all human at the end of the day! I combine evidence based nutrition with behavior change strategies to help my clients achieve their goals one step at a time.
I specialize in weight loss, gut health and digestion, diabetes, gestational diabetes, pregnancy nutrition, bariatric nutrition, and heart health.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AND CONDUCTING TELE-HEALTH SESSIONS.** Meal prep and weight loss made simple. *Nutrition solutions for busy men and women **Realistic advice with actionable takeaways, meal plans, recipes, goal setting, and more.
I specialize in weight loss, gut health and digestion, diabetes, gestational diabetes, pregnancy nutrition, bariatric nutrition, and heart health.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AND CONDUCTING TELE-HEALTH SESSIONS.** Meal prep and weight loss made simple. *Nutrition solutions for busy men and women **Realistic advice with actionable takeaways, meal plans, recipes, goal setting, and more.
Specialities include: Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, PCOS, General Lifestyle and Nutrition, Mindful Eating, Intuitive Eating, High Cholesterol, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Weight Gain, Anti-Inflammatory, Pre- Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Specialities include: Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, PCOS, General Lifestyle and Nutrition, Mindful Eating, Intuitive Eating, High Cholesterol, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Weight Gain, Anti-Inflammatory, Pre- Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Here to Support You On Your Personal Nutrition Journey Through: Medical Nutrition Therapy Meal, Planning Education, Nutrition Counseling, Diabetes Self Management Education, Renal Nutrition, and more!
Providing evidence-based, clinical nutrition counseling to support you in achieving your health goals.
Here to Support You On Your Personal Nutrition Journey Through: Medical Nutrition Therapy Meal, Planning Education, Nutrition Counseling, Diabetes Self Management Education, Renal Nutrition, and more!
Providing evidence-based, clinical nutrition counseling to support you in achieving your health goals.
My name is Julie Jaskiewicz and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Diabetes Educator.
Diabetes can often be very confusing and frustrating to understand how to attain good blood glucose levels and then keep them there. I feel it is important to know as much as you can about what diabetes is, how the medications work and the impact of food on your health.
My name is Julie Jaskiewicz and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Diabetes Educator.
Diabetes can often be very confusing and frustrating to understand how to attain good blood glucose levels and then keep them there. I feel it is important to know as much as you can about what diabetes is, how the medications work and the impact of food on your health.
Research shows that the leading causes of death and disability in America are modifiable chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke with key lifestyle risk factors being poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, tobacco, and excessive alcohol use.
As a registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, she can work with you to provide nutrition counseling, group support sessions, meal planning services that are customized to your individual food preferences, provides relevant nutrition materials, and tools to support your overall health and wellness goals.
Research shows that the leading causes of death and disability in America are modifiable chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke with key lifestyle risk factors being poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, tobacco, and excessive alcohol use.
As a registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, she can work with you to provide nutrition counseling, group support sessions, meal planning services that are customized to your individual food preferences, provides relevant nutrition materials, and tools to support your overall health and wellness goals.
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.
Her expertise includes treating patients with all health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiac, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, & weight management.
Lori has had extensive experience in the corporate world of research and development, product testing and development, healthy promotion and corporate wellness services, cooking studio instruction, program development, supermarket educational programs, writing for healthcare publications, radio broadcasting, television shows and public speaking, in all areas of wellness.
Her expertise includes treating patients with all health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiac, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, & weight management.
Lori has had extensive experience in the corporate world of research and development, product testing and development, healthy promotion and corporate wellness services, cooking studio instruction, program development, supermarket educational programs, writing for healthcare publications, radio broadcasting, television shows and public speaking, in all areas of wellness.
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.
If you suffer from diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, arthritic pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, thyroid disorders, other autoimmune disorders or would like to lose weight, having the right approach to your diet and health is essential to feeling better.
Being an integrative nutritionist means I focus on all aspects of your health and wellness rather than only your diagnosis or symptoms. I aim to listen to your concerns, needs and goals and help you achieve your desired result through individualized counseling tailored to your specific lifestyle.
If you suffer from diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, arthritic pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, thyroid disorders, other autoimmune disorders or would like to lose weight, having the right approach to your diet and health is essential to feeling better.
Being an integrative nutritionist means I focus on all aspects of your health and wellness rather than only your diagnosis or symptoms. I aim to listen to your concerns, needs and goals and help you achieve your desired result through individualized counseling tailored to your specific lifestyle.
Elisa has experience in a variety of settings with clinical specialties in oncology, weight management, cardiovascular disease and diabetes management.
Coverage for nutrition counseling is available through many health insurance policies and Elisa is a provider for most major health insurances. Elisa's nutrition counseling services are offered onsite at the office or via telehealth phone counseling for your convenience.
Elisa has experience in a variety of settings with clinical specialties in oncology, weight management, cardiovascular disease and diabetes management.
Coverage for nutrition counseling is available through many health insurance policies and Elisa is a provider for most major health insurances. Elisa's nutrition counseling services are offered onsite at the office or via telehealth phone counseling for your convenience.
With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Your health is #1 priority. I always take the time to understand your nutrition and health concerns, explain my recommendations to you, and make sure that the personalized diet plan is working for you. I'm a great listener, very easy to work with, and love to make people smile!
With 20+ years of experience in nutrition counseling for management of weight, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other medical conditions, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Your health is #1 priority. I always take the time to understand your nutrition and health concerns, explain my recommendations to you, and make sure that the personalized diet plan is working for you. I'm a great listener, very easy to work with, and love to make people smile!
I have a Masters of Science at Columbia University in Diabetes Education and Management and offer a non-diet, weight inclusive approach to this population.
I work with each individual in a personalized fashion that will suit their goals. If you are interested in building a more positive, empowered relationship with food, body and life in general, we are a perfect match. Weight loss will not be a priority in our sessions as sustainable behavior and mental changes are what permit long term health and happiness.
I have a Masters of Science at Columbia University in Diabetes Education and Management and offer a non-diet, weight inclusive approach to this population.
I work with each individual in a personalized fashion that will suit their goals. If you are interested in building a more positive, empowered relationship with food, body and life in general, we are a perfect match. Weight loss will not be a priority in our sessions as sustainable behavior and mental changes are what permit long term health and happiness.
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.
I offer personalized nutrition and wellness services to support heart health, menopause, weight loss, diabetes management, and overall vitality.
With compassionate guidance, education, and ongoing support, we'll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle, strengths, and challenges. No restrictive diets—just simple, sustainable changes that provide lasting results.
If subconscious patterns are holding you back, hypnoCounseling can be added to help reach your goals.
I offer personalized nutrition and wellness services to support heart health, menopause, weight loss, diabetes management, and overall vitality.
With compassionate guidance, education, and ongoing support, we'll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle, strengths, and challenges. No restrictive diets—just simple, sustainable changes that provide lasting results.
If subconscious patterns are holding you back, hypnoCounseling can be added to help reach your goals.
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lose weight, lower cholesterol, reverse diabetes and have more energy.
phone consult...Get immediate access to $90 in MP3s: stress less, sleep better, lose weight, etc... Also, My Nutrient Packed "Super Foods Booklet" & "Food Combining Digestion Improving Handout", Weight Loss Menu Plans, Americas Most Popular Supplement, how you're probably taking it the wrong way and how to correct it.
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.