Nutrition Counseling & Diabetes Education

A referral is required for nutrition counseling and/or diabetes education when health insurance is used for payment. Once a referral is placed, our Centralized Scheduling team will reach out to schedule your nutrition counseling or diabetes education visit. To reach Centralized Scheduling, please call:
(775) 445-5500

• Physicians may place internal referrals through EPIC.
• Outside referrals may be faxed to (775) 882-3731.
• For assistance, please email [email protected]

Individual appointments for nutrition visits and diabetes education are offered at three locations:

Carson Tahoe Eagle Medical Center
2874 N Carson St, Carson City, NV

Carson Tahoe Dayton Medical Center
901 Medical Center Dr #203, Dayton, NV

Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center
925 Ironwood Drive, Minden, NV

Diabetes self-management training group workshops are held at our Regional Medical Center:

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
1600 Medical Parkway
Carson City, Nevada

• Carson Tahoe Health offers medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is defined as the management of medical conditions through nutritional intervention.
• MNT and nutrition counseling may be covered by insurance. MNT for Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease is typically a covered service under Medicare and Private Payers. Coverage for other conditions varies per plan. Our scheduling and insurance verification teams will work with you to determine coverage.
• Please see our Promotions section for information on reduced pricing for cash-pay visits.

• Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education (DSME). Patients referred to our program can participate in a one-time diabetes workshop and are also eligible for annual one-to-one visits.
• We aim to empower our patients with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for diabetes self-care. Our goal is to help people living with diabetes optimize their health status and quality of life.

Managing diabetes is easier with the right support. Carson Tahoe offers diabetes education classes and support groups designed to provide guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community environment.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or looking to better manage your condition, these programs can help you stay informed and connected.

• We offer a Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) program that is approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This program has been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes by more than 50%.
• You may be eligible to join our year-long GLB program if you are 18 years or older and have a prediabetes diagnosis or if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes (complete the risk test below).
• Prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes within a five-year timeframe if lifestyle factors are not addressed. Take charge by committing to our CDC-approved Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) program. Call (775) 445-8607 or (775) 445-8820, or email [email protected]. New cohorts form on a continual basis.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test

Diabetes Prevention Program