Nutrition and Diabetes Center
Diabetes Education:
Comprehensive education is a cornerstone in the management of diabetes. It is an
ongoing process, providing the knowledge and skills that are necessary to achieve
the best outcomes of treatment for persons with diabetes. Our programs incorporate
the needs, goals and life experiences of each individual and are based in principles
of diabetes management that are scientifically proven.
Our CapitalCare Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program is Recognized
by the American Diabetes Association for meeting all of its standards. Our Certified
Diabetes Educators are experts in this field and provide services in one-on-one
or group sessions for persons with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes
and pre-diabetes.
Medical Nutrition Therapy:
While you know it is important to eat a healthy diet, it isn’t always easy to separate
facts from fiction when it comes to nutrition and food choices.
A Registered Dietitian can provide you with the information you need and an individual
meal plan that will help you start down the road to better health. CapitalCare
provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for individuals of all ages. Our services include,
but are not limited to, counseling and education for the following: General Nutrition
and Wellness, Childhood, Adolescent and Adult Obesity and Weight Management, Cholesterol
Management, Eating Disorders, Food Allergy and Intolerance, Hypertension (High Blood
Pressure), Digestive Disorders, Cardiovascular Health, and Metabolic Syndrome.