Laurie Block MS RDN CDE

Laurie Block is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with greater than 25 years of experience providing evidenced based medical nutrition therapy to diverse populations.

Currently consulting at Weill Cornell Medicine her background is in diabetes prevention and management. She is known to collaboate with interdisciplianry teams that improve clinical outcomes in both Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 ( T2D) diabetes.

Laurie is involved with non- profit organizations supporting diabetes awareness and initiatives across the United States and internationally.

She has a stong commitement to community health, health equity, and behavioral components that affect food choices.

The recent publication the Type 1 Diabetes Handbook will provide up to date information on new insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring, artificial intelligence, treatments for hypoglycemia and the many lifestyle factors including nutrition/diet and exercise that will help improve your percent time in range. Photos, illustrations and graphs that are included will simplify recommendations and can be understood by individuals of all age groups.