Registered Dietitians - Monroeville, PA | Nutrition Services
It’s not a secret that the things that we eat play a major role in our health. Health and nutrition go hand in hand with overall wellness, and each individual patient has different dietary needs and goals. And sometimes, these needs require professional support.
Our registered dietitian, Annabelle McCoy, brings the scientific knowledge of food and nutrition that’s needed to provide patients with practical and impartial dietary advice. Annabelle can provide education, equipment training, dietary treatment, and prevention advice for many diet-related health issues such as coronary heart disease and diabetes.
Premier Medical Associates, an affiliate of the Allegheny Health Network, is the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our nutrition services are available by appointment at our Primary Care locations.
FAQs on Nutrition Services:
How Can A Registered Dietitian Help Me?
Our Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist can provide guidance for many of the following health needs:
- Deficiencies and weight control concerns
- Allergies or food sensitivities
- Lipid and digestive disorders
- Prediabetes, Gestational Diabetes, People with any type of Diabetes
- Device training including insulin pump training and continuous glucose monitoring
We always advise receiving guidance from a nutritionist as a supplement to your medical treatment plan for any of these conditions.
Do You Offer Special Services For People With Diabetes?
Yes! Our Registered Dietitian can offer advice to people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. We will work with you on creating an appropriate health plan to manage blood sugar for improved diabetes control. Annabelle can also council those who have prediabetes on preventing the condition from developing any further. Additionally, Annabelle can provide device training to people with diabetes, including insulin pump training and continuous glucose monitoring.
Can A Dietitian Help Me With Weight Loss?
While the nutrition services at Premier Medical are not a diet plan or weight loss program, our nutritionist does provide practical, impartial advice on how to create a genuinely healthy meal plan based on your individual needs. If weight management is part of a healthy goal for you, or weight control is a health concern as part of an underlying condition, we can certainly factor those goals into your plan.
What Should I Expect From A Visit With Your Team?
Premier Medical Associates, an affiliate of the Allegheny Health Network, is the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our registered dietitian brings the scientific knowledge of food and nutrition to provide patients practical and impartial dietary advice to support them in feeling their best. Patients can seek advice for education, equipment training, dietary treatment, and prevention of many diet-related health issues such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and disorders.
Our nutrition services are available by appointment at our Primary Care locations.