Nutrition, Weight Loss and Weight Management Services at RWJ Rahway
If you want to lose weight or maintain your current weight, RWJ Rahway has the expertise to help.
Diabetes Self-Management
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes, have been living
with diabetes for years or are pre-diabetic, you will benefit from this
comprehensive program of education, weight loss, medication management
and support. Those who control their diabetes significantly reduce the
risk of serious complications from heart disease, stroke, blindness and
kidney failure. And those who have received our diabetes education have
significantly lowered their A1C.
The program works with you on nutrition and meal planning, both at home and out, as well as exercise, medication management and stress reduction. For more information call 732-499-6109.
Medicare, Medicaid and most insurers cover diabetes self-management training.
Medical Weight Loss with Registered Dietitian
Perhaps you and your doctor have discussed nutrition counseling to aid
in healthy weight loss or to help manage a medical condition. Consider
one-on-one counseling under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian. Education
includes developing a food diary, discussing food and medication, label
reading, portion control and more. Please obtain a prescription from your
doctor for this nutrition consultation and check your insurance for coverage.
For more information call 732-499-6210.
Lighter Lifestyle Small Group Weight Loss and Support
For those who want to lose weight but prefer a small group setting under
the direction of a Registered Dietitian. Eight week program includes food
diary, weigh-in, nutritional advice, food shopping, label reading, portion
control and mindful eating. You Participant will also benefit from an
ongoing support group to help stay focused and motivated. This program
does not require a prescription. Cost is $150 for eight weeks. To begin,
call 732-499-6109
Exercise
The RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Centers offer wellness exercise programs
under the direction of fitness trainers. These small group programs are
offered for people with diabetes, as well as those considering bariatric
surgery or for who have had the surgery. They are 16 one hour sessions
for $199 under the supervision of fitness trainer. You do not have to
be a member of the center to enroll. For more information call 908.838.9771.