Many serious health conditions can be prevented and/or managed through
nutrition and lifestyle changes. Add a nutrition expert, a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to your healthcare team and reach your optimal health.
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Yourself
Weight management – whether you are looking to lose, gain, or maintain, learn how to separate
nutritional facts from the latest fads and diet trends.
Disease prevention – making positive nutritional/lifestyle modifications will allow you to
enjoy eating and sustain health.
Disease treatment – from heart disease and diabetes to kidney disease, diverticulosis and
everything in between, gain an understanding of your condition and how
the foods you choose may affect it.
Family planning – optimize your nutrition preconception, during pregnancy and after delivery
for the best possible outcomes.
General health and wellness through the lifespan – whether you want to feed your family healthy meals but don’t know
how to cook or you’re just looking for tips for living your healthiest,
most energetic life, learn how food can enhance your health and well-being.
Reasons to Partner with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist:
Registered Dietitians have expertise! They have a 4+ year university degree
from an accredited institution followed by extensive supervised practical
training. They pass a national board registration exam, maintain continuing
education credits throughout their career and are also held to a professional
code of ethics. Dietitians have a unique skillset to support people from
various stages of life who are interested in leading healthier lifestyles.
What you will gain
the ability to read food labels, modify recipes, and make smarter choices
when meal planning, grocery shopping, and eating out
a personalized, realistic nutrition plan to help you meet your goals
a support person to provide encouragement and tools to motivate and empower you
Don’t settle for less than the best. You’ll have your body
for a lifetime so learn to preserve it by fueling it right. Call today
to schedule an appointment and see how much better you can feel.
Please call us at
540.741.2210 or email
outpatientdiabetesandnutrition@mwhc.com with questions or to schedule an appointment. Our services are covered
under many insurance plans. Please check with your insurance company about
coverage. See below for Medicare coverage.
We schedule appointments Monday–Friday at Cosner’s Corner and
Tuesday and Thursday at Stafford.
Diabetes and kidney disease nutrition counseling goals include:
Reducing your average blood sugar levels
Improving your blood cholesterol levels
Reducing stress on your kidneys
Reducing body weight
Elevating your sense of well being
Enhancing your quality of life
What topics are covered in counseling sessions?
Planning meals and menus
Navigating dining out
Modifying recipes
Deciphering food labels
Separating facts from fads or diet trends
Understanding your results
What Does Medicare Cover?
Medical Nutrition Therapy is covered 100% by Medicare Part B for people
with diabetes and kidney disease (if dialysis is not required). You may
be eligible for three hours of one-on-one Medical Nutrition Therapy your
first year and two hours each subsequent year. Call for an appointment
and we will take care of the rest. We will contact your doctor to obtain
the required lab work and physician order.
