Accredited Practising Dietitian for Type 2 Diabetes
Living with type 2 diabetes or a pre-diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to food. What should you eat? What should you avoid? Will changing your diet actually help? Our Accredited Practising Dietitians are here to help you navigate it all.
Consult with leading Australian dietitians
Develop personalised meal plans for type 2 diabetes
Receive ongoing support from your dietitian
How you eat affects your blood sugar
Nutrition plays a central role in managing diabetes and maintaining stable blood sugar levels. The food you eat influence how glucose enters your bloodstream, how your body responds to insulin, and how steady your energy levels remain throughout the day.
Learning how different foods affect blood sugar can help you make more informed choices that support long-term health.
Answered by Anjali Tiscia
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Certain foods can help support healthier blood sugar levels, particularly those that are rich in fibre, protein, and healthy fats. Foods such as non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins tend to be digested more slowly, which can help reduce rapid spikes in blood glucose.
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What an Accredited Practising Dietitian Actually Does
Working with a dietitian for diabetes isn’t about being told what you can’t eat. It’s about building knowledge, confidence, and a practical plan that fits your life.
At Isola Health, your dietitian looks at the full picture — your eating patterns, glucose levels and HbA1c trends, medications, lifestyle, food preferences, and goals. From there, they create a personalised nutrition plan designed to work for you.
This may include:
- Understanding how different carbohydrates affect blood sugar and how to balance meals
- Practical meal planning and portion strategies without strict calorie counting
- Managing blood sugar around exercise, stress, illness, or social events
- Navigating eating out, travel, and everyday flexibility
- Supporting gradual, sustainable weight management if relevant
- Interpreting glucose readings and adjusting nutrition strategies
- Working alongside your GP or endocrinologist to support your care plan
Your journey to a healthier you starts today
Initial Consultation
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Health Evaluation
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Nutrition Strategy
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Start today
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Is a Dietitian Right for You?
If you've been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes support with your diet can be important.
Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
You've just received your diagnosis and want to understand how food affects your blood sugar. A dietitian will help you build a practical nutrition plan from the start, so you're not left piecing together advice from the internet.
Diagnosed with pre-diabetes or insulin resistance
Your blood sugar is elevated but a type 2 diabetes diagnosis isn't inevitable. Early dietary support is one of the most effective ways to change that trajectory, and a dietitian can show you exactly where to focus.
Want to improve your HbA1c
Your HbA1c result reflects three months of blood sugar patterns, and diet is one of the most direct levers for improving it. A dietitian will help you understand which changes will have the most impact for your individual result.
Managing diabetes without nutrition support
You've been living with diabetes for a while but haven't had dedicated guidance from a qualified professional. A dietitian will assess where you are now and help you make targeted changes that move the needle on your blood sugar.
Taking diabetes medication
Medication and nutrition work together, not separately. A dietitian can help you understand how what you eat interacts with your medication and how to get the best results from both.
Referred by your GP
If your GP has set up a Chronic Condition Management Plan, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on your consultations. We work closely with referring GPs and will keep them updated on your progress.
Access Australia’s Leading Accredited Practising Dietitians
Our team specialises in gut, metabolic and hormone health, delivering personalised, evidence-based nutrition support designed for long-term results — not quick fixes.
Your questions, answered
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Your first consultation is a chance for us to get the full picture of your health. We’ll talk through your medical and diet history, lifestyle, goals, and any challenges you’re facing. We also place a big focus on helping you understand what’s happening in your body and why you might be feeling the way you do. We’ll explain why certain recommendations are made, so everything feels clear and makes sense. After the consultation, you’ll receive a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan that is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to your needs and preferences.
You can book through the website by clicking on our ‘book a free call’ buttons. This will take you to a form to fill out your details like name, email, mobile number and reason for the enquiry. We will then contact you (either by email or phone) to book a free discovery call. Alternatively you can email us directly at info@isola.health and we will get back to you.
The discovery call is a chance to learn more about how we work, ask questions, and decide if our services are the right fit for you. It’s not a consultation, but rather an opportunity to understand what to expect before committing. Just as importantly, it allows us to ensure we can provide you with the most comprehensive care possible. If we believe your needs would be better supported by another service or dietetics clinic, we’ll be honest and guide you toward the right place. If we are the right fit and you wish to go ahead, we can book an online initial consultation for a time that suits you.
Absolutely. That’s exactly what review consultations are for. Together we’ll look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what you prefer, then adjust your plan as needed. We also update your plan as you make progress or if your health or goals change over time, so it always stays relevant and achievable.
Certain foods can help support healthier blood sugar levels, particularly those that are rich in fibre, protein, and healthy fats. Foods such as non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins tend to be digested more slowly, which can help reduce rapid spikes in blood glucose.
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Other conditions we treat
This is where excuses end and better health begins
Work 1:1 with a dietitian who will guide you toward longer lasting results.
