The Nutrition Education Program is committed to empowering patients to make lasting lifestyle changes that enhance their overall health. Most of the patients participating in the program suffer from diabetes or may develop it at some point.

The clinic diagnoses about 100 new cases each year. People’s Nutrition Education program enables patients and their families to better manage health conditions that are affected by nutrition. The program provides medical nutrition counseling and education, enabling patients to make informed changes that can help improve their conditions.

Diabetes

Nutritionists work closely with the clinic’s medical staff to provide nutrition education and offer one-on-one consultations to patients. Each consultation incorporates visuals, food models, easy-to-understand handouts, and healthy, low-cost recipes to help patients gain confidence and develop their self-management skills. Through improved nutrition, patients can reduce complications associated with chronic conditions and experience better health outcomes.

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester of pregnancy.  Untreated or poorly treated GDM results in a higher risk of morbidity and mortality for both mother and infant. Women who develop GDM are at a 40-60% risk of later developing Type 2 diabetes, but following an appropriate meal plan may prevent or delay this.

Breastfeeding counseling

Breastfeeding counseling is available with our lactation specialist. Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for a growing baby and has been proven to have numerous health benefits for both mother and child. People’s lactation specialist sees patients both during pregnancy and after delivery to answer questions and assist women in overcoming potential hurdles to breastfeeding. Since the start of the lactation program, the number of mothers who have chosen to continue breastfeeding at 6 months after delivery has increased substantially.