AboutLaurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD Expertise As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.
Experience I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.
Organizations American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.
Question I am 51 years old, 5'2" and 160 lbs. I have GERD, diverticulosis, Hashimoto's Disease, IBS-C, chronic constipation, internal hemoroids, and constant abdominal pain. What type of professional can I talk to to help me make a healthy meal plan taking all my medical conditions into consideration.
Answer Dear Laura,
For many of these conditions, the dietary recommendations will be similar.
Your physician should be affiliated with a local hospital that has dietitians who do outpatient consulting. He will need to write a prescription for your diet order and the dietitian will visit with you to instruct you all about it. It will probably be covered by your health insurance.
