Diabetes Isn’t Just About Food -
It’s About Freedom, Confidence, and Clarity.

Black woman enjoying a balanced meal at home as part of a diabetes-friendly lifestyle
Balanced breakfast with fruit and yogurt for stable blood sugar and sustained energy
Group of men enjoying a meal together, showing that diabetes nutrition can fit real life
Russ Powell, virtual diabetes dietitian and certified diabetes care specialist, smiling in her professional headshot

My Story

Hi, I’m Russ Powell, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDCES but you can just call me Russ.

I’ve spent over 15 years helping thousands of people with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance take control of their numbers, their health, and their life without giving up their culture or their favorite foods.

I started this practice because I saw what was missing in diabetes care:

  • Real-life strategies instead of vague advice

  • Clarity around blood sugar numbers, rather than fear or confusion

  • Compassionate coaching that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis

Woman cooking a nutritious dinner at home as part of balanced blood sugar habits

What Makes my approach different

  • Evidence-based strategies grounded in clinical expertise

  • Cultural and lifestyle awareness (your plate should feel like your plate)

  • High-touch support you’re never left on your own

  • The Better Together Blood Sugar Blueprint™ a proven process with real results

Russ Powell, online diabetes nutrition coach, smiling in her kitchen during a virtual coaching session

A Little More About Me

  • Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)

  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

  • Host of Blood Sugar Unfiltered podcast

  • Founder of Russ Powell Nutrition and Diabetes Care (2019)

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