Lauren Plunkett

About Lauren

Lauren Plunkett RDN LD CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care & education specialist with over 31 years of personal experience living with type 1 diabetes. She also holds a certificate in type 2 diabetes reversal and remission as a specialist in lifestyle education. Her professional experience includes endocrinology, performance nutrition, and diabetes health coaching with expert knowledge in Continuous Glucose Monitoring. In addition to her clinical experience, she serves as a writer, public speaker, indoor cycling instructor, and authored the award-winning book, Type One Determination.

Approach to care

My approach to care is holistic and based on pillars of living a healthy lifestyle. I will be your coach in developing healthy habits by working through challenges while encouraging positive changes at your pace. Education is ongoing as self-sufficiency increases as a result of good decision making about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management.

Your first session with Lauren

Clients can expect to feel heard and treated with dignity with a focus on accountability. Support is provided to reach long-term goals with an individualized action plan. I am your partner as you become the healthiest version of yourself. Let's go!

Location

📍 St. Paul, Minnesota

Education

University of Minnesota

Hobbies

teaching indoor cycling classes, volunteering at animal sanctuaries, and staying active.

Licenses and Certifications

CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

LD - Licensed Dietitian

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist