Nutrition Services & Diabetes
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Endocrinology, Nutrition, & Diabetes
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In the ever changing world of healthcare, we are dedicated to our patients in providing the most comprehensive care to improve or support the patients’ quality of life. Our team of experts understands the educational needs of their patients and the community as a whole. All our dietitians are registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in the state of Massachusetts. Our diabetes educators are certified by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, including our registered nurse on staff who is the coordinator of the diabetes program.
The Nutrition & Diabetes team provides an array of services and programming within the hospital and in the community. Inpatient nutrition services conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for inpatients to identify goals and implement individualized education and care plans to meet the patient’s specific medical needs. Outpatient services for medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education are individual counseling sessions to assist patients in managing their nutritional diagnosis and provide education that is tailored to meet their needs. Community outreach programs involves our team conducting a variety of activities to increase awareness of nutrition and health such as cooking classes, healthy snacks and fitness for children, support groups, and various nutrition-related presentations for both corporations and the surrounding communities.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves individualized nutrition education by registered dieticians to manage nutrition issues associated with various diseases and provide education for lifestyle interventions.