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Expert Prediabetes Nutritionist in Hamilton

Your blood sugar came back high. Your doctor said 'watch your diet' and sent you home with a pamphlet. You're scared, confused, and don't know where to start.

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Dr. Yamilet Pina
Dr. Yamilet Pina
MD, Certified Health Coach (IIN)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Maurin Casella, MD
Updated February 16, 2026

Your A1C came back at 5.8. Or 6.2. Maybe 6.4.

Your doctor said, “You have prediabetes. Watch your carbs. Lose some weight. We’ll recheck in six months.”

And that was it. No meal plan. No guidance. Just fear and a vague warning that you’re “on the path to diabetes.”

Here’s what nobody told you: Prediabetes isn’t a life sentence. It’s a warning sign you can actually do something about. But “watch your diet” isn’t a plan. And generic low-carb advice often backfires.

According to Diabetes Canada, over 6 million Canadians have prediabetes—and many don’t know it. Without intervention, approximately 25-30% of people with prediabetes will progress to Type 2 diabetes within 3-5 years. But here’s the good news: the landmark CDC Diabetes Prevention Program study showed that structured lifestyle intervention reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 58% overall (and by 71% for adults over 60), significantly outperforming medication alone.

You don’t need scare tactics or impossible restrictions. You need a systematic approach that addresses insulin resistance, stabilizes blood sugar, and prevents progression to Type 2 diabetes.

That’s exactly what we do.


Looking for a Prediabetes Nutritionist Near You?

If you’re searching for a prediabetes nutritionist near you, you already know you need more than your doctor’s pamphlet. You need someone who understands:

  • How to reverse prediabetes (not just “manage” it)
  • What actually causes insulin resistance (and how to fix it)
  • How to build sustainable habits (not crash diets)
  • How to navigate real life (stress, restaurants, holidays)

You don’t need more generic advice. You need a prediabetes dietitian who specializes in blood sugar management and insulin resistance.

That’s what we provide. We work with people in Hamilton and virtually across Ontario who are serious about reversing prediabetes before it becomes Type 2 diabetes.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been prediabetic for years, or your numbers just keep creeping up despite your efforts this program is designed for you.


Who Prediabetes Nutrition Support Is For

This is for you if you’re dealing with:

  • A1C between 5.7-6.4% (the prediabetes range)
  • Fasting glucose between 100-125 mg/dL (impaired fasting glucose)
  • Insulin resistance (high fasting insulin, HOMA-IR score, metabolic syndrome markers)
  • Family history of diabetes and you want to prevent it
  • Weight around your midsection that won’t budge with normal dieting (visceral fat pattern)
  • Energy crashes after meals (postprandial hypoglycemia, blood sugar spikes and drops)
  • Tried low-carb or keto and couldn’t sustain it (or it didn’t help)
  • Fear of progressing to Type 2 diabetes and want to take control now

If you’ve already progressed to Type 2 diabetes or need more advanced blood sugar management, our Diabetes Clarity Coaching program specializes in that next level of support.

We work with clients across Hamilton Westdale, the Mountain, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown plus virtual clients throughout Ontario who want expert prediabetes support without geographic limits.

If you’re tired of vague advice and ready for a real plan to reverse prediabetes you’re in the right place.


Why Generic Prediabetes Diets Don’t Work

Your doctor probably told you to “cut carbs” or “eat less sugar.” Maybe someone told you to try keto or intermittent fasting. You might have tried:

  • Eliminating bread, pasta, and rice
  • Skipping breakfast
  • Going low-carb (and feeling miserable)
  • “Eating clean” (whatever that means)

Some of it helped at first. Then it stopped working. Or you couldn’t stick with it. And your numbers didn’t improve the way you hoped.

Here’s why most prediabetes advice fails:

Infographic showing A1C ranges: Normal (below 5.7%), Prediabetes (5.7-6.4%), and Diabetes (6.5% and above)

It Treats All Carbs the Same

Not all carbs affect blood sugar equally. A sweet potato with chicken and broccoli affects your blood sugar differently than white rice alone. Berries with Greek yogurt hit differently than a banana on an empty stomach.

We teach you which carbs to choose, how to pair them, and when to eat them for stable blood sugar without eliminating entire food groups.

It Ignores Insulin Resistance

Prediabetes isn’t just about “too much sugar.” It’s about insulin resistance your cells stop responding to insulin properly, so your pancreas produces more and more insulin, and eventually blood sugar rises.

Reversing prediabetes means improving insulin sensitivity, not just avoiding carbs forever.

It’s Not Sustainable

Extreme low-carb diets work short-term for some people. But most can’t sustain them. And when you reintroduce carbs, blood sugar often rebounds worse than before.

We build a plan you can actually live with one that includes carbs strategically, fits your lifestyle, and works long-term.

It Misses Key Factors

Blood sugar isn’t just about food. It’s also affected by:

  • Meal timing (eating erratically spikes blood sugar)
  • Sleep quality (poor sleep worsens insulin resistance)
  • Stress (cortisol raises blood sugar directly)
  • Muscle mass (muscle is where glucose gets stored)
  • Eating speed (eating too fast spikes blood sugar)

We address all these factors, not just what’s on your plate.

If you’re looking for prediabetes nutrition coaching that goes beyond “eat less sugar” that’s what we specialize in.

Ready to reverse your prediabetes? Book a free 15-minute consultation and let’s discuss your specific blood sugar patterns. No commitment required.


How to Reverse Prediabetes (The Right Way)

Reversing prediabetes isn’t about willpower or deprivation. It’s about addressing insulin resistance systematically and building habits that stabilize blood sugar naturally.

Here’s how we do it:

Timeline showing typical prediabetes reversal journey: weeks 1-4 initial changes, weeks 4-8 stabilization, months 2-3 A1C improvement

Strategic Carb Choices (Not Elimination)

Instead of cutting carbs completely, we teach you:

  • Which carbs have minimal blood sugar impact (you’ll be surprised)
  • How to structure meals so carbs don’t spike blood sugar
  • What combinations buffer blood sugar response
  • When to eat carbs for optimal insulin sensitivity

You’ll eat carbs without fear because you’ll understand how they work in your body.

Protein and Fat Pairing

Protein and fat slow carb absorption and prevent blood sugar spikes. But most people don’t know:

  • How much protein you actually need per meal
  • Which fats improve insulin sensitivity (and which worsen it)
  • How to build balanced plates that keep you full and stable

We give you exact strategies, not vague guidelines.

Meal Timing That Supports Insulin Sensitivity

When you eat matters almost as much as what you eat. We help you:

  • Structure eating windows that improve insulin sensitivity
  • Time carbs when your body handles them best
  • Build consistency that stabilizes blood sugar patterns
  • Avoid patterns that worsen insulin resistance

This isn’t intermittent fasting (unless you want it to be) it’s strategic meal timing based on your schedule and preferences.

Lifestyle Factors That Lower Blood Sugar

Nutrition is critical, but it’s not the only factor:

  • Movement strategies that improve insulin sensitivity (you don’t need hours at the gym)
  • Sleep optimization for better blood sugar control
  • Stress management that reduces cortisol and blood sugar
  • Muscle preservation (muscle is your body’s glucose disposal system)

We integrate these into your plan based on what’s realistic for your life.

Monitoring That Shows Progress

We teach you how to track what matters:

  • Fasting blood sugar patterns (what normal looks like)
  • Post-meal blood sugar (if you want to test)
  • How different foods affect YOU specifically
  • What progress looks like beyond the scale

You’ll have objective data, not just guesswork.


Prediabetes Nutrition Support That Works

Here’s the difference between working with us and trying to figure it out alone:

This Is NOT a Generic Diet Plan

We don’t give you a PDF meal plan and wish you luck. We build YOUR plan based on:

  • Your current blood sugar patterns
  • Your food preferences and cultural foods
  • Your schedule and lifestyle
  • What you’ve already tried
  • Your insulin resistance level

This Is Personalized for Reversal

Some people need aggressive intervention. Others need gentle adjustments. We meet you where you are and build a plan that matches your starting point and goals.

This Is NOT Temporary

Crash diets don’t reverse prediabetes. We build sustainable habits that become your new normal not a “diet” you go on and off.

This Is Data-Driven

We use your blood work, your patterns, and your results to adjust as you progress. No guessing. No hoping. Just tracking what works.

If you’re searching for a prediabetes dietitian near you who understands insulin resistance and blood sugar management not just generic nutrition advice that’s exactly what we do.

We’re located in downtown Hamilton and work with clients across the city plus virtual clients who want expert support without commuting.


How Prediabetes Nutrition Support Works

This isn’t about following rigid rules or eliminating foods you love. It’s a systematic process designed to reverse prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Here’s what we do:

1. Prediabetes Assessment & Blood Sugar Analysis

We start with a comprehensive intake to understand:

  • Your current A1C, fasting glucose, and insulin levels (if available)
  • Your eating patterns, food preferences, and lifestyle
  • What you’ve already tried and why it didn’t work
  • Family history, medications, other health factors
  • Your specific goals and concerns

We’re looking for YOUR patterns, not applying cookie-cutter solutions.

2. Personalized Nutrition Protocol

Based on your assessment, we build your initial protocol:

  • Strategic carb guidelines (types, amounts, timing)
  • Protein and fat targets for blood sugar stability
  • Meal structure and timing strategies
  • Specific food swaps and combinations
  • Supplements if appropriate (backed by research)

You’ll know exactly what to do, with clear guidelines that fit your life.

3. Blood Sugar Pattern Tracking

As you implement changes, we monitor:

  • Fasting blood sugar trends (weekly patterns)
  • Post-meal responses if you’re testing at home
  • Energy levels and hunger patterns
  • What’s working and what needs adjustment
  • Progress toward your A1C goal

We adjust based on YOUR results, not generic timelines.

4. Habit Building & Long-Term Support

Reversing prediabetes isn’t a 30-day fix. We provide:

  • Regular check-ins to troubleshoot and refine
  • Strategies for handling setbacks and plateaus
  • Guidance through blood work rechecks
  • Support for maintaining results long-term
  • Tools to manage real-life situations (travel, stress, holidays)

By the end, you’ll have the skills to maintain normal blood sugar independently not just while working with us.


Prediabetes Nutrition Support in Hamilton

We’re located in downtown Hamilton and offer flexible support options:

  • In-person sessions at our Hamilton office (Unit 2B, 144 James St S)
  • Virtual sessions for clients anywhere in Ontario
  • Flexible scheduling that fits your work and life

Serving Hamilton and surrounding areas:

  • Westdale, Hamilton Mountain, Dundas
  • Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek
  • Burlington and virtual clients across Ontario

Looking for a prediabetes nutritionist near you who specializes in reversing prediabetes and preventing diabetes? You’re in the right place.

Many of our prediabetes clients prefer virtual sessions (easier to fit into busy schedules, no commute time). Others appreciate in-person support. Both work equally well you choose what fits your needs.


Investment in Your Prediabetes Reversal

Our health coaching packages are designed to give you the sustained support needed for real, lasting blood sugar changes.

Health Coaching Packages:

  • 3-Session Package: $240 CAD - Perfect for getting started with blood sugar stabilization strategies
  • 6-Session Package: $450 CAD - Comprehensive support with ongoing adjustments and blood sugar tracking (Most Popular)
  • 12-Session Program: $840 CAD - Full transformation for reversing prediabetes and preventing Type 2 diabetes

All packages include personalized meal protocols, email support between sessions, blood sugar pattern analysis, and detailed guidance on supplements when appropriate. Many extended health insurance plans cover consultations with Registered Nutritional Practitioners.

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Reverse Prediabetes Before It’s Too Late

Stop waiting for your numbers to get worse. Stop hoping “eating better” will magically fix this. Stop feeling scared every time you get blood work.

Work with a prediabetes dietitian who specializes in reversing insulin resistance and preventing Type 2 diabetes.

We’ll talk about:

  • Your current blood sugar levels and patterns
  • What you’ve tried and why it didn’t work
  • How we’d build a personalized protocol together
  • What realistic timelines look like for YOUR situation

No commitment required. Just an honest conversation about reversing prediabetes.

Book your free 15-minute consultation and let’s create a plan that actually works.

Dr. Yamilet Pina

About the Author

Dr. Yamilet Pina

MD, Certified Health Coach (IIN)

Medical doctor with over 20 years of experience in Integrative General Medicine and Urology. Certified Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York.

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