Meet Jodi

Jodi Serafin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) at Chesapeake Nutrition Company. Her style turns evidence-based recommendations into practical action items you can use right away.

Who Jodi works with…

You may be a good fit for Jodi if you:

  • Have diabetes or gestational diabetes

  • Want to lower your A1c with a clear, realistic plan

  • Want support with weight loss, including GLP‑1 medications and bariatric nutrition

Specialties

Jodi specializes in diabetes management, weight loss, and bariatric nutrition, and she also works with gestational diabetes.

Experience and philosophy

With nearly a decade in nutrition counseling and almost twenty years as a dietitian, Jodi blends scientific knowledge with real-world experience to help clients make changes that last.

Education

B.S. in Dietetics, University of Delaware

Master of Health Sciences, Towson University

Scheduling, insurance, and location

Open to clients with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CareFirst, and Medicare.

Available virtually and in-person for adults 18+ in Maryland.

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What it means to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

In the United States, “RD” and “RDN” are protected credentials. To earn the RDN credential, dietitians must meet national requirements that include:

  • Earn a graduate degree (this became the minimum degree requirement for exam eligibility effective January 1, 2024).

  • Complete accredited dietetics coursework and supervised practice through an accredited pathway (college education + hands-on training/internship).

  • Pass the national Registration Examination for Dietitians and maintain registration.

  • Maintain the credential with continuing education (the RDN credential requires ongoing professional development— 75 continuing education units every 5 years under a recertification model).

Note: Many states also have separate licensure rules for practicing dietetics. In Maryland RDNs are licensed by the state as Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists.

What it means to be a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

In the United States, the CDCES credential is a practice-based certification for experienced health professionals who provide diabetes care and education. It’s administered by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE).

To earn the CDCES credential, candidates generally must:

  • Hold a current, active license/registration/certification in an eligible health profession (this is the “discipline requirement” for the standard pathway).

  • Have at least 2 years of professional practice experience in their discipline.

  • Complete at least 1,000 hours providing diabetes care and education (DCE) within the 5 years before applying, including at least 200 hours in the most recent year before application.

  • Pass the national CDCES certification exam.

Maintaining the credential

  • The CDCES credential must be renewed every 5 years.

  • Renewal pathways vary, but commonly include documenting practice hours and/or continuing education.