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    Outpatient
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    Personalized nutrition support to feel your best.

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    Eating to Feel Your Best

    Get Support for Better Health with Expert Nutrition Counseling

    Whether you're managing Type 2 diabetes, navigating chronic kidney disease, or simply looking to feel your best, nutrition plays a powerful role in your overall health. Our Registered Dietitians (RD) provide one-on-one outpatient support to help you set realistic goals and build habits that last.

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    Specialized Care

    Why Work with a Registered Dietitian?

    At Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, our outpatient nutrition services go far beyond diet plans. We offer Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to support:

    • Lowering your A1C and managing blood sugar
    • Supporting kidney health (including end-stage renal disease)
    • Building sustainable habits for weight loss and energy
    • Improving cholesterol and heart health
    • Reducing reliance on medications over time
    • Learning how food can fuel your recovery
    Getting Started

    What You Can Expect

     
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    Start by obtaining a physician referral to access our nutrition services.

     
     
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    We’ll verify your insurance benefits and explain what’s covered

     
     
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    Start Your
    Personalized Plan

    Once coverage is confirmed, we’ll set up visits around your needs

     

    Meet Your Nutrition Experts

    Compassionate care, proven expertise—get to know the professionals behind your nutrition journey.

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    Meghan Zampedri

    RD
    Clinical Nutrition Manager

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    Donna Bernard

    RDN, CDN, LDN
    Clinical Dietitian

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    Isabelle Haeberly

    MA, RDN, CDN
    Clinical Dietitian

    Resources

    Explore Nutrition & Wellness Resources

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    Let's tackle diabetes burnout - together!

    Living with Type 1 diabetes can be overwhelming. If you've ever felt burned out or frustrated by the daily challenges of managing your condition – you're not alone.

    Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is proud to offer an in-person support group for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. Led by Elizabeth Glass, a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian, this group is designed to help you connect with others who truly understand what you're going through.

    What to expect:

    • A welcoming, judgment-free space to share personal experiences and talk openly
    • Practical discussions around diet, glycemic management, lifestyle changes, and the emotional toll of diabetes
    • Monthly topics focused on real-life challenges – with occasional guest speakers sharing their insight
    • Health-conscious snacks and refreshments served at every session

    When and where:

    • Join us in person on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7pm at Gaylord Hospital's Chauncey Conference Center | 50 Gaylord Farm Road, Wallingford, CT

    For more information or to join the group, contact Elizabeth Glass, MHA, RD, CDN, CDCES at eglass@gaylord.org 

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