You can expect your first scheduled visit with us to be approximately 30 minutes long. In-office patients should plan for 60 minutes to include time for lab testing.

 

During your first appointment, you will meet with our DietMD® weight loss experts - a physician's assistant AND a registered dietitian or nutritionist. Together, we will discuss your health history, current health conditions, eating and exercise habits, and your overall weight loss and health goals.

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We must get to know you! During your first visit with DietMD®, we will

• Review any previous lab work results

• Assess you for insulin resistance

• Discuss prescription medication options 

• Review your blood sugar monitor (if you have one)

• Discuss your food preferences

• Review your DietMD® food questionnaire

• Set you up for free, one-on-one online coaching between visits

• Record measurements to track (and celebrate!) your progress

• Decide, with your input, what new lab work to order

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We recommend fasting for your first in-office visit. Any recommended lab work can be done right in our office, immediately following your scheduled appointment.

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Lab work may be covered by insurance.* Depending on the specific tests you and our DietMD® team choose to order, lab costs can range from $0 to $400. There are no surprise bills - we can recommend lab work that fits into any budget!