Diabetes & Nutrition

To help you learn how to manage your diabetes, we offer individual counseling for adults with certified diabetes nurse educators, dietitians and group diabetes education classes called "Diabetes University". To enroll, your medical provider must fax a referral, or you may contact us yourself. Diabetes University is usually covered by most insurance providers. Our diabetes and nutrition program has received national recognition by the American Diabetes Association for being a quality diabetes education program since May 24, 2001. 

Our Staff

We are passionate about what we do and have the expertise and experience to help you be successful. Our team has over 80 years of experience working with people with diabetes. 

Véronique Champagne Pettitt, MS. RD, CSR, FNKF
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Board-Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition

Véro is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who obtained her Bachelor in Science of Nutrition from Laval University (Québec, Canada) and Master Degree in Nutrition Science (Dietetics) from Arizona State University. She is also a Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). Véro worked as a clinical in the hospital working with patients with diabetes, gastro-intestinal issues, malnutrition, high cholesterol and cancer. She also worked specially with patients with chronic kidney diseases for the last 6 years. She is the Region II Representative for the Council of Renal Nutrition (National Kidney Foundation), the treasurer for the Renal Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She also serves as a subject matter expert in renal nutrition for the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She speaks English and French.

Kim Casey, RD
Registered Dietitian 

Think of Kim as your friendly neighborhood dietitian ready with tips to help you improve your health and quality of life. Her 17 years of nutrition experience includes med-surg, TBI, rehab, mental health, eating disorders, WIC, dialysis, long-term care, and 1 on 1 counseling. She has learned to be flexible as the wife of a retired veteran with 13 moves. She enjoys cooking and time with her kids & grandchildren.

Connie Scott, MSM, RDN, CSSD
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Connie has been working in the field of dietetics for 33 years with 22 of those years as an active duty, United States Naval Officer. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science degree in Management. Connie’s experience is varied to include clinical provider in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Service Management, and Health Promotion and Wellness. She was the specialty leader for Navy Dietetics, a working member on the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense (DoD) Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity, DoD Dietary Supplements Committee, and DoD’s Performance Nutrition Optimization working group. Her instructional areas of focus are diabetes, weight management, hypercholesterolemia, performance/sports nutrition, dietary supplement safety, and general nutrition.

Miranda Shearin, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator 

Miranda is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in the nutrition field. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. She completed her Dietetic Internship Program with the Virginia Department of Health. She has an extensive background in clinical dietetics that includes diabetes, oncology, dialysis, nutrition support (tube-feedings), and wound healing. Miranda is a native of Chesapeake, VA and enjoys helping her community achieve better health through nutrition and exercise.

Sarah Cuffee, RD, CPT
Registered Dietitian

Sarah hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Science/Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Dietetics from Norfolk State University. Following this, she undertook a rigorous eight month combined dietetic internship and graduate certificate program at Virginia State University. Sarah possesses experience working in clinical settings encompassing inpatient and outpatient care offering personalized nutrition education and counseling to patients and their caregivers. What sets her apart from most Registered Dietitians is her dual expertise, being both a Registered Dietitian and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. As a personal trainer, she thoroughly enjoys integrating singing, especially Whitney Houston, while coaching energetic group fitness classes. She is the proud parent to a son and daughter who are both experts at ignoring her nutrition advice. Sarah genuinely believes we’re all on this earth for a reason and her reason is to give you the tea on food and fitness.

Morgan Anderson, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian

Morgan has been a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years. She is a Southwest Virginia native. Morgan completed her BS in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Carson-Newman University, Dietetic Internship at Western Kentucky University, and earned her MS in Clinical Nutrition at Murray State University.  She has worked with a wide range of patients in acute care, critical care, long-term care, behavioral health, and counsels those with diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and other chronic health conditions.

Juliette Gretzler, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Registered Nurse

Juliette Gretzler is a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Nursing Professional Development specialist with over a decade of diverse nursing experience. Since 2015, she has practiced in pediatric medical-surgical, school health, intermediate care, and intensive care settings. For the past six years, she has served as an academic nurse educator and currently holds the role of Clinical Coordinator and faculty member in the BSN program at South University in Virginia Beach. Dr. Gretzler has a strong background in patient and professional education, with particular expertise in diabetes education for patients, families, and nursing students.
 

Contact your physician to discuss your participation in our program. If you do not have a physician, you can find one here. Most insurances will cover the program if you are diagnosed with diabetes and many will cover counseling for medical nutrition therapy (co-pays will apply, depending on your insurance coverage). We recommend contacting your insurance carrier prior to your appointment to ensure coverage.

Your doctor will need to write a prescription for “Complete Diabetes Education Program” or “Nutrition Counseling” and fax it to the outpatient scheduling office at 757-312-6673.

If you have any questions about the program or insurance coverage, call us at 757-312-6673.