Portrait Health Centers Blog - Counseling, Nutrition and Psychological Testing - Portrait Health Centers

Managing Type 2 Diabetes - by Nancy Lambert, RD at Portrait Health Centers

7/9/2017

Managing Type 2 Diabetes is not difficult if you follow a few simple principles. Sprinkle carbohydrate portions throughout the day. Take some time to understand portion size and what foods actually contribute to blood glucose levels. Make meal combinations that include a fiber source, a fat source, and a protein source. Eat regularly. Include exercise in your life!!!

Carbohydrates eaten will directly effect blood glucose levels but they do not need to be totally eliminated from the diet nor should they be. Eating the ones that pack the most nutritional value are the best choice. Choose whole grains, rather than those highly processed, or made with added fat and sugar, like donuts. Whole fruit is a better choice than for example, a glass of fruit juice simply because it will have a higher fiber content. Coupling fruit with a few nuts will help slow digestion, thereby stablizing blood sugar.

A personal evaluation with a Registered Dietitian will help you determine the amount of carbohydrates you are allotted daily to be your best self.

Introducing Licensed Dietitian Natalie Van Beek in Hinsdale, IL

5/27/2017

Dietitian in Hinsdale, IL

Specialties: Eating disorders, carbohydrate counting, weight management/loss, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, prediabetes/diabetes, kidney disease, heart health (including nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, CHF), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, food allergies/intolerance, celiac disease, GERD, cancer, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, vegetarian/vegan diet, nutrition and exercise, mindful/intuitive eating, menu and meal planning, healthy eating on a budget, grocery store tours, corporate wellness, disease prevention/risk reduction, nutrition across the life cycle, healthy recipe modification, diet therapy, wellness coaching, non-diet approach, nutrition education and general nutrition counseling

Introducing Licensed Dietitian Ruth Murillo in Fort Worth, TX

11/12/2016

Specialties: Weight management, diabetes type I, diabetes type II, heart disease (hypertension and/or high cholesterol), cancer, tube feeding, short gut syndrome, dumping syndrome, bariatric surgery, Crohns disease, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic kidney disease, end state renal disease, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, gestational diabetes, breastfeeding nutrition, infant nutrition, pediatric nutrition, specialty diets, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free diets, food allergies, eating disorders, meal planning, medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition

Introducing Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Stephanie McNulty in McHenry, IL

11/5/2016

Specialties: Pre-diabetes/diabetes/gestational diabetes, carbohydrate counting, weight loss, weight gain, weight maintenance, prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding/lactation, infant/pediatric nutrition, geriatric nutrition, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders/Crohn’s/IBS, kidney disease, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anemia, food allergies/intolerance, celiac disease, GERD, cancer, thyroid disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, neurological disorders, eating disorders, emotional eating, medical nutrition therapy, vegetarian/pescatarian diet, nutrition and exercise, mindful/intuitive eating, meal planning, healthy eating on a budget, grocery store tours, corporate wellness, disease prevention/risk reduction, healthy recipe modification, diet therapy, wellness coaching, and general nutrition counseling

Introducing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ashley Pearson in Hinsdale & Aurora, IL

10/1/2016

Specialties: Including but not limited to weight loss and management, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, diabetes, heart disease and renal/dialysis, intuitive and mindful eating, specialized diets/food allergies or sensitivities, vegetarian, Crohn's, IBS and Celiac disease, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, pediatric nutrition, geriatric nutrition, menu planning, eating disorders

Introducing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Christina Bigoness in Chicago, IL

9/29/2016

Specialties: Diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, weight loss management, prenatal nutrition, postpartum/breastfeeding nutrition, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), infant nutrition, pediatric nutrition, vegetarian diet, bariatric evaluation, geriatric nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic kidney disease, anemia, food allergies, celiac disease, non-diet approach, mindful eating, menu planning

Introducing Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Alexandra Kruzel in Oak Brook, IL

8/13/2016

Specialties: Behavior modification, Celiac Disease, cholesterol, chronic fatigue, corporate wellness, Diabetes, digestive issues, eating disorders, emotional wellbeing, food allergies, food sensitivity, geriatric, gluten free diets, heart, high blood pressure, pediatric nutrition, prenatal nutrition, sleep, sports nutrition, stress management, vegan, vegetarian, weight management, diet therapy, grocery store tours, menu planning, plant-based diet, sports performance

Introducing Licensed Registered Dietitian Meera Shah in Fort Worth, TX

5/25/2016

Specialties:

Cancer, celiac disease, cholesterol, colitis, Crohn’s, diabetes, heart health, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoporosis, pediatric nutrition, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, polycystic ovarian syndrome, sports nutrition, vegetarian and vegan diets, weight management, wellness counseling, medical nutrition therapy, geriatric health and menu planning