Maryland diabetic nutritionist
Diabetic nutritionists specialize in helping people with diabetes (or prediabetes) make diet changes in order to improve their blood sugar, to eat better, and/or to lose weight. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis of prediabetes/diabetes or have had diabetes for years, Chesapeake Nutrition Company can help!
Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. For many, it takes a while before they feel ready to make changes. Meeting with a diabetic nutritionist offers the opportunity to discuss concerns and questions about diabetes.
Find out things like:
Can I eat carbohydrate foods like fruit, rice, potatoes, and pasta?
Will I have to take insulin?
What exercises are best for managing my blood sugar?
Am I still able to have a treat once in a while?
What are my blood sugar goals?
What is a Hemoglobin A1c number?
Will lifestyle changes help me to avoid medication?
Expert nutrition counseling in Maryland
We provide expert nutrition counseling in Maryland, with the option to be seen virtually or in-person at our Pikesville, MD office. Our diabetic nutritionist, Jodi Serafin, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who has earned the specialized credential of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
You don’t have to handle this on your own! Jodi will listen to your challenges and frustrations, as well as discuss diet, medication, and exercise that will help ease the burden of managing diabetes.
Meet Jodi Serafin, RDN
For nearly twenty years, Jodi Serafin has been an RDN and has specialized in diabetes for the last ten. Working as a diabetic nutritionist allows Jodi to be a problem solver for her clients, which she has found to be very rewarding.
Jodi’s mother has Type 2 diabetes and her father has prediabetes. As she’s helped her parents make progress on their health goals, she has seen firsthand what it’s like to go through the ups and downs of life with diabetes. She is ready to help you meet your health goals, as well!
Taking the first step
When you’re ready to take that first step toward a healthier lifestyle, you don’t want to waste any time. Trying to fit your personal needs into a one-size-fits-all meal plan, menu, or fad diet won’t lead to long term benefits and delays your progress toward TRUE lifestyle change.
To eat well with diabetes long-term, the changes you make need to be acceptable to you today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Meeting your goals
At Chesapeake Nutrition Company we believe that goal setting and meal planning must be customized for every client. Our diabetic nutritionist works one-on-one with you to understand your concerns, schedule, daily routines, and health goals. During your initial session we’ll discuss your overall health, along with your current eating habits and exercise routine.
Next, we’ll begin the work of reimagining your eating habits and craft a plan that includes realistic goals and specific meal and snack ideas. Everything we discuss will be documented and given to you on a personalized goal sheet.
Meeting with your diabetic nutritionist
How often will you meet with your diabetic nutritionist? Most clients complete three visits within the first two months and then attend biweekly or monthly visits. In between sessions, your diabetic nutritionist is available via email or phone for any questions or updates you may have.
We are here to support you! Your follow-up frequency is something you’ll discuss and decide with your diabetic nutritionist. There is not an upfront commitment to complete a certain number of visits.
Paying For Your Visits
We accept many major insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, CareFirst, Cigna, and Medicare.
If we are not in-network for your insurance company, we provide a detailed receipt that you can submit for possible partial reimbursement for weight loss counseling. For clients that are paying out-of-pocket, we offer discounted packages with an approximate cost per session of $75 or less.
Complimentary diabetes support groups
Chesapeake Nutrition Company provides a chance to stay connected between appointments with our complimentary diabetes support groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear more on specific, relevant diabetes and nutrition topics while having the chance to ask questions to your diabetic nutritionist. Our diabetes support group meets quarterly on Zoom.
Topics include:
Creating an exercise routine to improve blood sugars
How to read nutrition labels
Understanding how carbohydrates can fit into your diet
Diabetes basics - blood sugar goals, medications, exercise, and diet
Healthy holiday eating, and more!
Contact us for information about our Diabetes Support Group.
Take the plunge
Working with a diabetic nutritionist gives you personal access to down-to-earth expert advice that you can trust. Your meal plan will be custom made with your input and is based on your food preferences, cooking abilities, budget, and schedule. Why spend any more time sifting through bits of information and advice from the internet, or from well-meaning friends and family?
If you are looking to understand diabetes, lower your Hemoglobin A1c, and eat in a way that will lower your blood sugars, it’s time to meet with a diabetic nutritionist.
Don’t take it from us!
“I can’t thank Jodi enough for all that she’s done to help me to get where I need to be. I have been doing so much better with all the resources and notes from our sessions. It has been a major help! I didn’t think it was possible for me to reach my goals, but after every session we had I felt more confident and felt less stressed about making changes. And it’s all thanks to Jodi!”
— R.G., CHESAPEAKE NUTRITION COMPANY CLIENT
“I first came to Chesapeake Nutrition for help with weight loss and to lower my cholesterol. Jodi Serafin is understanding and realistic when it comes to weight loss goals. She supported me with an eating plan and provided easy, delicious recipes and suggestions. I have already lost 10 pounds!”
— R.S., CHESAPEAKE NUTRITION COMPANY CLIENT