Diabetes & Nutrition
Diabetes & Nutrition
For Appointments Call: 706-521-3113 ext. 1028
A Healthy Outside Starts From the Inside.
Good nutrition can make a meaningful difference in your health—whether you’re managing a chronic condition, working toward a healthier weight, or simply looking for practical ways to eat better. At MedLink Georgia, our diabetes and nutrition services provide personalized education and support to help you build healthy habits that fit your life, budget, and goals.
Our team provides nutrition counseling, diabetes and prediabetes education, weight management and weight loss support, meal planning, blood sugar monitoring guidance, and healthy meal and snack choices for busy families. We can also help with nutrition-related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart health. You do not have to have diabetes to receive nutrition support.
Our diabetes educators and nutrition counselors work alongside MedLink medical providers to provide coordinated care focused on your overall health. Spanish-speaking staff are available at many locations.
Services are available on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and we accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid. No one is turned away because of cost.
People of all ages can benefit from nutrition counseling. Our providers help patients set and reach achievable health goals. So, whether you’re looking to lose weight or get better control of your diabetes, we can help you get there. Consult with your provider about nutrition counseling if any of the following applies to your health needs or situation:
Diabetes education services provide information and skills for people to manage their diabetes and related conditions. This program is tailored to your individual needs, goals, family history, and life experiences and is guided by evidence-based standards.
Topics include:
Diabetes Education services are offered in both individual and group settings, or by Telehealth. We also offer Spanish Diabetes Education classes! To find a Diabetes Education class near you, follow our Facebook page for class location and time announcements.
Interested in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes?
Join our Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) — a free, evidence-based class designed to help you build healthy habits and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
If you’ve been told you have prediabetes or are concerned about your risk, [click here to sign up]
A team member will follow up with you to determine eligibility.
Be sure to watch the videos below for diabetes facts and recipes!
View the PDF for our recipe cards: MedLink Diabetic Friendly Recipes
Jennifer Wright, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Specialty: Dietary & Nutrition Counseling
Service: Diabetes, Nutrition
Location: Bowman, Colbert, Gainesville, Winder
Paloma Vega, MS, RD, LD
Specialty: Dietary & Nutrition Counseling
Service: Nutrition
Location: Banks, Rabun
Ann Whitaker, RD, LD, CDCES
Specialty: Dietary & Nutrition Counseling
Service: Diabetes, Nutrition
Location: Winder, Gainesville, Lawrenceville
Family Health Centers
We offer telehealth appointments for all other locations for both diabetes and nutrition counseling.
