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Diabetes is a disease that has
affected 17 million people in the United States today. Since there
are many complications associated with diabetes, diabetes management
is continuously enforced by healthcare providers. Medical Nutrition
Therapy (MNT) is an integral part of the care plan for diabetes
management. Part of the MNT plan includes blood sugar control, lipid
control, and weight management. Positive lifestyle changes made
through MNT can help decrease the complications associated with this
disease.
What is included in
One-on One sessions with the dietitian?
An initial consultation
includes an analysis of a 3-day food record, review of diet history,
medical history and current lab results, calculations of body mass
index, target goal weight, estimation of needs, disease specific
recommendations, and handouts. Follow up sessions focus on behavior
modification, weight management, lipid management, blood sugar
control, and goal setting.
Is Nutritional
Counseling covered by insurance?
Medicare patients that have
diabetes or chronic renal insufficiency are eligible for 3 hours
with the dietitian per year. Most commercial plans cover a certain
percentage of the fee paid if you have out of network benefits.
Nicole Zaybak Nicole is a
Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN)
by the state of New York she has a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition
from Columbia University. Due to her education, training and
clinical work, she has acquired extensive experience in counseling
individuals on their personal dietary needs, specifically for
diabetes management, cardiovascular health, eating disorders, weight
management, gastrointestinal disorders, geriatric nutrition,
behavior modification, and wellness.
"Everyone enjoys delicious
foods and we choose our favorites based on how good they taste.
Sometimes we have to make changes in our diets when certain medical
conditions arise. To help reduce the risk of developing chronic
diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, it is best to
eat a variety of foods to provide us with essential vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants that our body needs. By watching the
amount of sodium and simple sugars, and increasing the amount of
fiber in the diet, we can really help reduce the risk of developing
hypertension, diabetes, and cancer."
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