Nutrition Counseling & Diabetes Education

Appointment Locations and Referral Information

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

Nutrition Counseling

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.

Diabetes Education

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.

Diabetes Education Classes & Support Groups

To further support our community, we offer Diabetes Support Groups at no cost. Topics and enriching conversations vary month to month.
Groups are held at the Carson City Senior Center on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month from 1-2pm
Groups are held at the Carson Tahoe Dayton Medical Center on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month from 1-2PM

2025 Diabetes Education Class and Support Group Schedule

Diabetes Prevention

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).
For more information and to enroll, please email us at [email protected] or call (775) 445-8820.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test

Diabetes Prevention Program

Promotions and Special Events

2025 Nutrition Promotion: Carson Tahoe Health will be offering Nutrition Visits at a discounted price in 2025 during the months of March, June, and September. You may participate in this promotion if your insurance plan does not cover nutrition therapy. Payment is due at the time of visit.

Self-pay $90 for 60-minute Nutrition Visit
Self-pay $50 for 30-minute Nutrition Visit
Please call our Centralized Scheduling team to make an appointment at (775) 445-5500.

2025 Nutritional Counseling Promotion Flyer

2026 Nutritional Counseling Promotion Flyer

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Our annual diabetes health fair is planned for Saturday November 8, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.

Financial Help

For information about financial assistance, please visit: https://www.carsontahoe.com/financialservices.html

Healthy Food Assistance

Carson Tahoe supports and participates in local community efforts to provide for our area residents in need. We work closely with Friends in Service Helping (FISH), and Remote Area Medical (RAM). Additionally, we donate fresh produce harvested from our garden at the Regional Medical Center.

CTH Community Food Resource Guide

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Nevada 211

Prescription Pantry Program

Carson Tahoe Health participates in the Prescription Pantry Program operated by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Patients who screen positive for food insecurity are eligible to be issued a prescription for food at participating health food pantry locations. Our aim is to reduce food insecurity and improve patient health through prescriptions for healthier food.

Meet our Team

Our team of credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to help you achieve your health goals. Each team member brings unique expertise and a passion for improving lives through nutrition.