Bonnie R. Giller
MS, RDN, CDN, CDE
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an important part of this process. As a Certified Diabetes Educator, Bonnie helps individuals who have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes understand the disease process, stabilize their blood glucose levels and learn proper meal planning techniques. She provides self-management education and training with the goal of preventing diabetes-related complications.
Bonnie believes in a “Weight-Neutral” approach to diabetes education. This means that instead of focusing on weight, we focus on creating healthy habits and behavioral change to better manage your diabetes.
After a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, my husband decided to work with Bonnie to learn more about this condition and how he can make some lifestyle modifications to improve his blood sugar and his overall health.
Together, we chose to work with Bonnie so we could learn and adapt together. It was an invaluable experience. Bonnie is warm, passionate, smart and experienced. Her program was well planned: each session was another lesson that built on the prior lessons. But, more than that, Bonnie’s focus is on healthy living which includes healthy eating.
We both took away a set of tools to help us improve our overall health, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working with, and getting to know, Bonnie. We have recommended Bonnie to many friends and family and hope more people will get to know her too! ~L.M.
“Working with Bonnie in the Healthy Living with Diabetes Program has been amazing. Her sessions are gold! ~S.P.
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“Working with Bonnie in the Healthy Living with Diabetes Program has been amazing. Her sessions are gold! She not only has a tremendous grasp on the subject matter, but she delivers it in such a succinct manner. The sessions are chock full of helpful information, and I came out of each one of them feeling a strong resolve to keep bettering myself. Thank you!” ~S.P.
“Working with Bonnie instilled a feeling of empowerment that I CAN manage my diabetes diagnosis.” ~Robert
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“Working with Bonnie instilled a feeling of empowerment that I CAN manage my diabetes diagnosis. From the moment I met her, I was confident that I can make the changes I needed without feeling restricted. Bonnie’s approach is totally relatable and doable. Within a short period of time, I noticed rapid improvements in such things as my eyesight and energy level.
I cannot thank Bonnie enough for helping me face, understand, and ultimately overcome all the health challenges I had. I highly recommend working with Bonnie. I know unequivocally that I am feeling immensely better, both physically and mentally, and that I am in a much healthier place having met her.” ~Robert
“I actually told her throughout our time together that she saved my life. I did not want the program to end!” ~June E.
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“I contacted Bonnie because I had an elevated A1C reading of 6.7 and was not feeling well. I was physically and mentally exhausted all the time. I felt that I had nowhere to turn because nothing was working to make me feel better. Within a few short weeks of working with Bonnie in her Healthy Living with Diabetes Program™, I started to feel better and learned that there is a lot more than counting carbs and losing weight to manage my blood sugar readings. In fact, weight loss never worked! Bonnie taught me many strategies to help me get my blood glucose down into target range. I actually told her throughout our time together that she saved my life. I did not want the program to end!
I am now working with Bonnie in her intuitive eating program. I am learning a lot, especially that “DIETS DONT WORK”. Actually, it’s the dieting I did my whole life that led me to being diagnosed with diabetes.
If you have diabetes and want to learn strategies to help your blood sugar, or if you are just tired of dieting, call Bonnie, you won’t regret it.” ~June E.
“Within 3 months, my A1C dropped to 6.5. I feel healthier in mind and body.” ~Juldyell
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“I neglected my health and was ultimately diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with an A1C of 12.3. I made the commitment to work with Bonnie to learn how to manage my diabetes so I can prevent diabetes-related complications in the future. Within 3 months, my A1C dropped to 6.5. Amazing! I am more mindful of my eating and I learned to eat in a more organized way whereas before I was grazing throughout the day and my meals were haphazard. I feel healthier in mind and body.” ~Juldyell
“I hope that anyone with diabetes will take the time to let Bonnie teach them. She is so wonderful. I wish everyone could learn from her.” ~Kim W.
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“Before I started working with Bonnie, I did not understand how I needed to eat for my blood sugars to go down. I was frustrated but it didn’t take long to learn, with Bonnie alongside me being so positive and teaching me how to understand it all. The one-on-one sessions helped me to understand my blood sugar results and all that can affect it (besides food). The video trainings were a refresher and reinforced what I learned in each session. I am more active, can read food labels and have a better understanding of what foods do and don’t affect my blood sugar levels. I hope that anyone with diabetes will take the time to let Bonnie teach them. She is so wonderful. I wish everyone could learn from her.” ~Kim W.
“I realize that the changes I made were not overwhelming and with Bonnie’s support I know that I can maintain these gains forever.” ~Brucha
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“I was recently diagnosed with type two diabetes and was frightened by the implications. I seriously dreaded the changes I thought I would have to make to my lifestyle. My doctor suggested I speak to Bonnie. Within three months ,my A1C dropped from an “uncontrolled diabetes” level to a “prediabetes level” and it’s continuing to decrease. Equally important, I realize that the changes I made were not overwhelming and with Bonnie’s support I know that I can maintain these gains forever.” ~Brucha
This NEW Approach to Managing Diabetes without Dieting includes education in the following areas:
Results of diabetes self-management education:
The program includes individual one-on-one private sessions, online video trainings and MP3 recordings, journal, worksheets, and other resources.
To get started with your diabetes self-management training, CONTACT US for an appointment.
“I feel much more in control of my life instead of diabetes controlling me.” ~Louise C.
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“Before working with Bonnie, I was running extremely high blood sugars and unaware how to correct them. Within 5 months of working together, my blood sugar levels have improved and my A1C dropped from 9.0 to 6.5. Bonnie taught me how to plan my carbs for the day and how to make the best food choices out of those available within my taste preferences. I discovered that movement made positive changes in my blood sugar as did managing my stress levels. I am now more confident in how to manage my blood sugar levels and what to look for when I see high/lows out of the normal. I feel much more in control of my life instead of diabetes controlling me. I highly recommend working with Bonnie! As a nurse, I thought I understood my diabetes but can attest I did not. I have really learned so much from Bonnie. She makes it easy to understand and is well worth the commitment.”
~Louise C.
“The bottom line is this – my A1C went down from 8.1 to 6.5. I feel good and I eat well. Bonnie gave me the tools and knowledge I needed. She’s an excellent educator.” ~Brian H.
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“Before meeting Bonnie, I restricted my carbohydrate intake in order to achieve lower blood sugar levels. This was not sustainable long term. The restriction inevitably caused bingeing which caused a big rise in my A1C. The nutritionists in the doctor’s office never made sure I understood what was going on in my body or how to properly eat in order to attain optimum health. Bonnie’s program taught me so much. With patience, she taught me to understand what diabetes means, how to incorporate all the food groups into my meals, how to maximize the benefits of exercise, and the list goes on. There is no food restricting! The bottom line is this – my A1C went down from 8.1 to 6.5. I feel good and I eat well. Bonnie gave me the tools and knowledge I needed. She’s an excellent educator.” Brian H.
“Today I am eating foods I never would have imagined eating six months ago. My blood glucose is under control, as well as several other health indicators. This has now become my new norm as I eat healthier without even thinking about it.” ~Joel
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“I worked with Bonnie in the Healthy Living with Diabetes™ Program, it was successful in several ways. Bonnie’s counseling allowed me to take control of my health by choosing healthy foods for well-balanced meals and showing me how to maintain a better lifestyle. Over the course of the program, I learned what foods I could choose to eat in place of the less nutritious choices I had been making, as well as how to be more aware of my activities such as exercise and sleep, and why that is so important. Before meeting with Bonnie, I had been diagnosed with diabetes, but did not have any idea how to deal with it. As a result of our sessions, I now feel confident that I will be able to successfully cope with this health condition.
Today I am eating foods I never would have imagined eating six months ago. My blood glucose is under control, as well as several other health indicators. This has now become my new norm as I eat healthier without even thinking about it.” ~Joel
“I saw immediate improvement in how I felt by integrating Bonnie’s very sensible and important suggestions into my life.” ~Bernie
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“When I first met Bonnie, I was concerned about my high A1C of 7.1. Bonnie was recommended to me by several members of the community. I didn’t realize until I met her and started implementing her recommendations just how great she is. Bonnie taught me how to eat to manage my diabetes, and not once did I ever feel like I was on a diet. I am very satisfied after each meal and I eat all the foods I like, with a newfound understanding of carbohydrates. Bonnie also taught me how to live a healthy lifestyle including, most importantly, exercise.
I had tried in the past to watch what I ate and to exercise, but to no avail. But now, I saw immediate improvement in my weight and how I felt by integrating her very sensible and important suggestions into my life.
So in a nutshell, in just a little over three months, my A1 C dropped to 6.0, I lost 23 pounds, I feel good, and I don’t feel that I’m on a diet because each meal is filling and I don’t feel that I’m missing anything. Thank you, Bonnie, for your advice, concern, and professionalism all so clearly demonstrated with such a wonderful personality.” ~Bernie K.
“I am glad I connected with Bonnie and I recommend her to everyone who has diabetes or eats emotionally.” ~Uli E.
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“Before working with Bonnie, I had no idea how to manage my diabetes. I tried dieting as I always did, without any results. My A1C crept higher and higher as did my medication. Bonnie helped me learn to make better food choices and taught me how to balance my meals. She also helped me end my emotional eating. I am glad I connected with Bonnie and I recommend her to everyone who has diabetes or eats emotionally. I am so thankful for Bonnie’s help.” ~Uli E.
“By the end of the program my numbers had stabilized, and I felt greatly confident in my ability to maintain my progress.” ~S.S.
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“I was diagnosed quite unexpectedly with diabetes and had the good fortune to have a friend who is a physician direct me to Bonnie and the Healthy Living with Diabetes Program™. I undertook working with Bonnie when I was just starting out this new phase of my life and it was wonderful to work with her in achieving a disciplined but feasible approach in dealing with this new challenge. By the end of the program my numbers had stabilized, and I felt greatly confident in my ability to maintain my progress. I highly recommend working with Bonnie. In addition to her expertise of the subject matter conveyed through the sessions, I always felt that more than performing a service for pay, that she truly cared for her clients on a personal level.” ~S.S.
“Bonnie has such a great style of teaching and a vast amount of knowledge in nutrition management that within a few months I was feeling better with a 6.0 A1C (with no meds!) and no issues with celiac! ~Tom
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“Working with Bonnie has made a world of difference with my management of type 2 diabetes. I was also recently diagnosed with celiac disease and have to eat gluten free, so it was very changeling for me to understand how to manage both. Bonnie has such a great style of teaching and a vast amount of knowledge in nutrition management that within a few months I was feeling better with a 6.0 A1C (with no meds!) and no issues with celiac! My doctor would have been happy with an A1C of 6.5, he is thrilled it’s even lower.
Every week in our one-on-one Zoom sessions, Bonnie offered me new insights and strategy on healthy meal planning, how to read and understand food labels, gluten free meal plan suggestions and so much more. Bonnie gave me the tools and support to manage healthy eating habits and I plan on staying on-track going forward. Thank you, Bonnie!” ~Tom
“Learning how my body responds to my food choices allows me to enjoy eating without dieting, although I did lose more than ten pounds. ” ~Andrea
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“It was difficult to accept my diabetes diagnosis. My life was stressful enough. I wanted to avoid medication. Bonnie Giller worked with me to achieve this goal. Her expertise, teaching ability and flexibility are among her many gifts. Recognizing and changing habits is hard work. I learned the value of whole grains, identified my “grazing” habit and so much more. I now appreciate food in a different way. I can choose to eat to feed my body and respect my emotions as well as caring for my body when I don’t feel well. Learning how my body responds to my food choices allows me to enjoy eating without dieting, although I did lose more than ten pounds. Bonnie taught me how to safely try carbs and discover which ones spiked my sugar. I am grateful for my sessions with Bonnie and wholeheartedly recommend and commend her work with people who have diabetes. My health improved thanks to working with Bonnie.” ~Andrea S.
