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# Individualized Diabetes and Obesity Care
#### WE BRING OUR SERVICES RIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEPS.
Managing Diabetes and Obesity can be frustrating…
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#### Unrealistic Diets
Can make home cooking time-consuming, unappealing and costly.
#### Busy Schedules
Juggling kids, school, traffic and limited PTO can make medical visits hard to keep.
#### Cookie-Cutter Care
Finding specialists who truly see and listen to you can be challenging.
Our Mission
To provide accessible care for effective diabetes and obesity management.
## Welcome Statement
DiabesityMD is a primarily virtual metabolic clinic that provides comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care for adolescents and adults with obesity and diabetes. We help our patients achieve meaningful weight loss and improved blood sugar control leading to fewer complications and cost savings.
Our clinic partners with individuals, providers and employers to remove barriers and provide the tools needed to effectively manage diabetes and obesity long-term. We accomplish this by providing flexible scheduling options and optimizing treatment regimens that not only address the current diseases but also lowers the risk for complications.
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## Our **Core** Values
#### Holistic Approach
Our team uses an integrative approach to address the many factors, including sleep and stress, that impact diabetes and obesity.
#### Individualized
We collaborate to develop personalized plans that can include medications, lifestyle prescriptions, therapy or bariatric surgery.
#### Evidence Based
Our treatment recommendations are based on current guidelines and are designed to treat obesity and diabetes as multifactorial diseases.
#### Convenient Access
We offer flexible scheduling options to improve access to quality diabetes and obesity care.
## What We Offer
#### Diabetes Management
Diabetes care that includes managing pumps, smart devices and CGM’s to achieve optimal control
#### Obesity Management
A long-term partnership designed to help individuals successfully achieve and sustain weight loss goals
#### Culinary Coaching
Providing tools to successfully create culturally appropriate, palatable, nutritious, affordable meals at home
#### Wellness Coaching
Trained coaches who listen without judgment and work with you longitudinally to become “unstuck”
See How DiabesityMD Has Changed People’s Lives
## Check Out What People Said
##### What was your absolute biggest challenge prior to seeing Dr. Blair?
**Sherman Burnett:** “*Hypertension”*
**Heaven Thompkins:** *“Obesity”*
**Donnie Frails:** “*I have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pre diabetes that was poorly controlled.”*
##### How did that challenge make you feel?
**Sherman Burnett:** “*I wasn’t understanding why I was dealing with this at a young age given that I’m very active, eat fairly well, and never been a smoker or drinker.”*
**Heaven Thompkins:** *“Defeated.”*
**Donnie Frails:** “*It made me feel bad, because I knew I had to change.”*
##### What changed after working with Dr. Blair?
**Sherman Burnett:** “*Dr Blair gave me a great understanding of my overall health. She educated me on natural and medical routes to implement to take control over my health.”*
**Heaven Thompkins:** *“My whole view on how to loose weight. Dr. Blair is an educator and she is very knowledgeable on nutrition and how to prepare foods that taste great. When you learn that food do not have to taste nasty to be healthy and how changing your diet and lifestyle not only helps you loose weight but it lowers the blood pressure, cholesterol numbers and controls diabetes.”*
**Donnie Frails:** “*I am no longer prediabetic and my cholesterol and hypertension are all good. I have even lost some weight with her recommended lifestyle changes.”*
##### What specific results can you share?
**Sherman Burnett:** “*I had great results under Dr Blair. Following her guidance I lost 32 lbs. I feel great, and my hypertension is under control.”*
**Heaven Thompkins:** *“It has been a gradual slow process, but I have lost one hundred pounds and I went from a size 22 wide to a size 10 regular.”*
**Donnie Frails:** “*My blood pressure started ranging about 200’s/90’s and it is now ranging 130’s/76’s. My total lipid panel had my risk of having a heart attack or stroke was high and now I’m out of the risk factor all together. I was pre diabetic with an HgbA1c of 6.3% and now my Hgba1c is 5.2%.”*
About
## Dr. Giselle Blair
Our team at DiabesityMD is led by our medical director who has over 15 years experience in healthcare. Dr. Blair received her Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins and her MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, is fellowship trained in Diabetology and completed Harvard’s certification in Culinary Coaching.
## Our Process
Step 1
#### Call insurance to verify coverage
Step 2
#### Schedule initial visit
Step 3
#### Complete in-take forms
## Resources
## 
Read this article published by Harvard Health Publishing by going to this link.
Read this article published by Healthline by going to this link.
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### ADDRESS
8601 Six Forks Road,
 Suite 400,
Raleigh, NC 27615
### CLINIC HOURS
Mon – Thur: 7am – 9pm
 Fri: 7am – 2pm
 Sun: 9am – 2pm
### CONTACT
Tel: 919-404-9208
 info@diabesitymd.co
 Fax: 919-375-5096
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# About Us
## Who We Are
Our multi-disciplinary team at DiabesityMD is led by our medical director Dr. Blair who has over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Dr. Blair received her Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins and her MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She is board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, is fellowship trained in Diabetology and completed Harvard’s certification in Culinary Coaching.
After graduating from residency I moved to the South excited about the prospect of southern living and confident that my training would allow me to positively impact the health of my patients. Within the first few weeks of practicing however, I noted a large portion of my patients with complications from obesity and long-standing diabetes and I was diagnosing metabolic syndrome and diabetes on a daily basis in both adults and children. I quickly realized that my practice simply reflected national trends where ~1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 1 in 3 pre-diabetes. A similar picture exists for obesity where approximately 71% of adults and up to 40% of children are overweight or have obesity. These numbers reflect real people struggling to manage these diseases.
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 I became frustrated with repeatedly observing the complications and poor outcomes that resulted from inadequate and inaccessible specialty level care for many patients and even family members with diabetes and obesity. My father, a talented chef, currently lives with many of the complications associated with inadequately controlled diabetes including a lower limb amputation and advanced kidney failure. I’ve seen the toll this disease has had on him as he now spends most of his time at dialysis or medical appointments instead of pursuing hobbies he previously enjoyed.
These experiences, backed up by numerous studies have led me to build a practice that focuses on listening to the patient in-front of me as each person’s journey is different. I work diligently to provide and advocate for equal access to the best treatment options and available technology shown to improve the course of these diseases. I also strongly believe that diet and lifestyle are key components to successfully manage these diseases and so I incorporate culinary and wellness coaching in my practice offering.
When not working I enjoy spending time in the kitchen with my husband experimenting with plant-forward recipes, taking impromptu day-trips to the beach and exploring different cultures through travel.
## Education & Awards
#### Mount Holyoke College:
Graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Behavior
#### Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health:
Master of Public Health
#### St George’s University School of Medicine:
Doctor of Medicine
#### Stony Brook Hospital:
Family Medicine Internship
#### Mt Sinai Beth Israel (NY):
Family Medicine Residency, Chief Resident
#### East Carolina University:
Diabetes Fellowship
#### American Board of Obesity Medicine:
Diplomate
#### Obesity Medical Association:
Member of Pediatric Committee, Speaker, Content Contributor
#### The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine:
Certificate in Culinary Coaching
#### Spaulding Rehabilitation Network:
#### Harvard Medical School:
#### Augusta University:
Adjunct Faculty
#### National Honor Society:
Member of the National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi)
#### The Culinary Institute of America:
Culinary Institute of America with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health “Health Kitchens, Healthy Lives” Conference Participant
#### Tulane University:
Tulane University “Health Meets Food” Culinary Conference Participant
# What We Offer
## Our Services
Here at DiabesityMD our goal is to equip individuals with the tools needed to successfully manage diabetes and obesity using a team-based, collaborative approach.
**Appointments can be requested directly by an individual or via a referral from a primary care provider or another specialist.**
**SERVICE 1:**
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Treat all forms of diabetes including type 1, type 2, post-transplant and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) using medications, diet and physical activity interventions.
Prescribe, manage, train and provide interpretation of data from devices such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and Smart Pens.
Monitor appropriate labs.
Provide health coaching and diabetes self-management education (DSME).
SERVICE 2:
Provide individualized weight loss plans that incorporate recommendations for diet, physical activity, medications, meal replacement plans and referrals to bariatric surgery and therapy as deemed appropriate.
Provide ongoing management and support for those who previously had bariatric surgery including monitoring appropriate labs post-op.
Body composition analysis (based on geographic location).
Assist with medication recommendations and dose adjustments for co-morbid hypertension and cholesterol disorders.
Order appropriate workup to diagnose and treat co-morbid obstructive sleep apnea.
SERVICE 3:
#### Culinary and Wellness Coaching
*provided virtually or in-person based on geographic location*
Wellness Coaches who listen without judgment and work with you longitudinally to become “unstuck”
Individual and group culinary coaching via programs such as teaching kitchens, shopping with the doc and pantry tours
SERVICE 4:
#### Convenient & Accessible Service
Flexible clinic hours with evening and weekend scheduling options and same or next day appointments.
Services can be provided virtually or via pop-up clinics for individuals, small groups, businesses and organizations. Contact us for additional information.
Synchronous and asynchronous virtual care with remote patient monitoring available.
# Patient Resources
## Blog
### Select a Link to Navigate to a Section
Diabetes
Physical Activity, Diet and Lifestyle
COVID-19
Obesity
Apps & Upload Links
Savings Programs
Spanish Resources
Logs
## Additional Resources
#### Diabetes
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#### Care Giver Support
#### Continuous Glucose Monitor Options
#### Diabetes Medications
#### Diabetes patient education library
#### Diabetes Sick-Day Rules:
#### Find a diabetes education program
#### Gestational Diabetes
#### Glucometers
#### Help For Schools
#### Hypoglycemia Treatment: Glucose Products
#### Hypoglycemia Resources for Diabetics
#### Insulin Injection Instructions
#### Insulin Pens
#### Insulin Pump Infusion Sets
#### Insulin Pump Options
#### Living with Diabetes: Lifestyle Resources
#### Living with Diabetes: Self-Care Behaviors
#### Mental Health Resources: ADA
#### Mental Health Resources: DiaTribe
#### Mental Health Provider Directory: ADA
#### Online Support Group: ADA
#### Online Support Group: Diabetes Educator
#### Online Support Group: DiaTribe
#### Tips for Seniors
#### Understanding Diabetes
#### Physical Activity, Diet and Lifestyle
#### 3 Ways to Create Healthy Eating Habits with Snacks (Peds)
#### A Guide to Your Food Groups (Peds)
#### An Hour a Day to Play (Peds)
#### Breakfast Tips & Chart (Peds)
#### Calorie/Carb Counting: CalorieKing
#### Calorie/Carb Counting and Recipes: Fooducate
#### Dr. Yum Project (Peds)
#### Eating Away from Home (Peds)
#### Family Meals & Chart (Peds)
#### Fitness: ADA
#### Fun Indoor Activities (Peds)
#### Great Snacking Tips (Peds)
#### Healthy Living
#### Healthy Living (Peds)
#### Keeping It Balanced (Peds)
#### How to Really Make Snacks Count Blog (Peds)
#### Knife Skills
#### Let’s Move! (Peds)
#### Make Snacks Count (Peds)
#### Meal Planning: ADA
#### Meal Planning: DiaTribe
#### Meal Tips for the On-the-Go Athlete (Peds)
#### Physical Activity Chart (Peds)
#### Pitfalls of Snacking (Peds)
#### Planning Celebrations to Include Play (Peds)
#### Proper Portions (Peds)
#### Quick Tips for Healthy Snacking (Peds)
#### Reading Food Labels: ADA
#### Recipes: ACPM
#### Recipes (Peds)
#### Recipes: Diabetes Food Hub
#### Refuel with Smart Snacks (Peds)
#### Screen Time Goals (Peds)
#### Sleep Routines (Peds)
#### Strong4Life
#### Suggested Activities for All Ages (Peds)
#### The Nutrition Source
#### Tips for Picky Eaters (Peds)
#### Tips to Increase Fruits & Vegetables (Peds):
#### Tips to Limit Sweetened Drinks (Peds)
#### Tips to Stay Active (Peds)
#### Understanding Carbs
#### COVID-19
#### 5 Mental Health Tips During Social Distancing
#### 7 Tips for Relaxation and Stress Relief During COVID-19
#### 7 Tips for Working Out at Home
#### Coping with Stress During COVID-19
#### Eating Healthy While Working from Home
#### How to Workout at Home
#### Know Your Rights
#### Worker Safety: Not Everyone can Work From Home
#### Obesity
#### Childhood Obesity
#### Childhood Obesity Facts and We Can!
#### Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
#### Obesity Treatments
#### Talking to Your Child about Weight+Health (Peds)
#### Understanding Obesity
#### Apps & Upload Links
#### Abbott Technical Support (FreeStyle Libre)
#### Calorie King
#### Carb Counting with Lenny
#### Dexcom App
#### Dexcom Technical Support
#### Fooducate
#### FreeStyle Libre Download
#### Glooko
#### Lifesum
#### Lose It!
#### Meal & Playtime
#### Medtronic Technical Support
#### MyFitnessPal
#### mySugr
#### Omnipod Technical Support
#### One Drop
#### SparkPeople
#### Tandem Technical Support (Tslim)
#### Savings Programs
#### Affordable Insulin Project
#### GetInsulin.org
#### InsulinHelp.org
#### Insulin Savings Programs
#### Non-Insulin Programs
#### Spanish Resources
#### ADCES
#### Logs
#### Blood Sugar Log:
#### Blood Sugar Log Pregnant:
#### Diabetes Log for CGM:
##### Talk to your healthcare provider
about how to safely incorporate any recommendations discussed in the links above.
# Pricing & Payment
WE ACCEPT A NUMBER OF INSURANCE PLANS AND OFFER SELF-PAY OPTIONS.
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