SERVICES :
Diabetes Education Program
Maria Sakowitz, MS, RD put her 15 years of expertise in teaching diabetics carbohydrate counting for better glucose control and weight loss by developing Super 15™, a carbohydrate counter that revolutionizes the world of diabetic counseling. SUPER 15™ overcomes the restrictive boundaries of language and multi-culturalism. There is nothing else like it.
"Seeing" enhances your understanding of what you are consuming resulting in the ability to easily improve your
glucose levels.
This program is for Adults 55+ with Type 2 Diabetes and uses the revolutionary carbohydrate counter SUPER 15™ system.
Our goals for you :
- Science based, lifelong knowledge to hold on to for years to come
- Independence so you do not have to rely on diets, family & friends or the media
- Competency in controlling your diabetes
- Confidence to enjoy life
About the Program
- 4 sessions
- 8 people in each group
- 30-40 minute sessions
- Question & Answer period at the end
Throughout the 4 meetings you will learn about:
- Monitoring blood sugar levels
- The effects of carbohydrates, protein, and fat on blood sugar levels
- Label reading
- Meal management
- Restaurant strategies
- Holiday eating
- Sick day management
- Physical activity guidelines
* We will use real food models for better understanding.
Weigh-ins are available during and after the program ends at no additional cost.
I came to Nutrition Associates with the hope of losing weight and lowering my blood sugar.
I learned I could succeed at both and because of the choices I make, I can eat and enjoy all foods and never feel deprived.
Thank you Maria!
-- Georgette