Identifies as
- Female
Specialties
- General health
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart health
- Healthy aging
- Help gaining weight
- Weight stabilization
- Emotional eating
- Help losing weight
- Kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Weight loss medications
Approaches
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Meal planning💛
Relationship with food💤
Sleep🤝
Accountability
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Based off of the first session Leila was very understanding of my situation and she was able to use open communication and allow me to explain my story and she also made sure to give me input throughout our conversation.“
July 7th, 2024“Because Leila is thoughtful, thorough, and keeps it real with me. She's amazing!“
August 9th, 2024“dietitian is thorough and has provided me with eye opening insight to my eating habits“
June 13th, 2024
About Leila
Leila has been a registered dietitian for over 13 years with the last 8 years working in primary care conducting individual nutrition counseling and education sessions. She specializes in prediabetes and diabetes, weight concerns, and general health. She became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) in 2018 and has experience with diabetes self-management education and the use of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors). She is passionate about helping others by preventing and managing chronic conditions through nutrition and lifestyle improvements.
Approach to care
Leila is an active listener and is committed to meeting patients where they currently are in their journey. She believes food is meant to be enjoyed and all foods can fit into the plan. Leila is open minded and collaborates with her patients to create individualized goals that are realistic, sustainable and will fit into your lifestyle.
Your first session with Leila
During your first session, Leila will take time to get to know you by asking questions about your lifestyle, medical history, eating habits, and nutrition related goals. Together we will develop goals tailored to your individual needs with actionable steps to work on between sessions. Leila is open to your ideas, limitations and feedback to ensure your plan is achievable and realistic.
Location
📍 North Carolina
Education
-Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from East Carolina University -Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Hobbies
Leila resides in North Carolina with her husband and daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and going to concerts.