Where the Journey to Wellness Began
My journey as a diabetes educator began with my own personal wake-up call. During my first pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. At first, I did not fully grasp the seriousness of the condition and carried on with my usual habits, convincing myself everything would be fine. I also refused diabetes education, thinking I was aware of how to manage diabetes as a seasoned Registered Nurse (RN).
A week later, my doctor sat me down and recommended starting insulin immediately. That moment shook me. I was not ready to take that step, and I knew I had to change. I asked for one more chance—one week to manage my blood sugar through diet, exercise and continuous monitoring. I also enrolled in a diabetes education course that turned out to be the best decision for me and my baby.
The diabetes education program helped me understand the importance of balancing meals, choosing the right foods, and moving my body in ways that supported my health. Slowly but surely, my blood sugar levels improved. I, not only, avoided insulin but also went on to deliver a happy, healthy baby.
This experience transformed not only my eating habits, but my lifestyle beyond pregnancy. It taught me how powerful lifestyle changes can be in managing diabetes and inspired me to help others facing similar challenges. I decided to turn my journey into my mission, becoming a certified diabetes educator to support individuals with all types of diabetes—gestational, Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes.
I understand the fear, the frustration, and the self-doubt because I have been there. But I also know the hope, the resilience, and the empowerment that comes with taking control of your health. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, providing the knowledge, tools, and encouragement you need to thrive.
Together, we can prove that diabetes does not define you—it is just one chapter in your story!
Meet Puja Patel
Registered Nurse (RN), and Diabetes Educator from Toronto, Canada
Hi! I’m Puja Patel is a Registered Nurse and Diabetes educator with more than 10 years of health education expertise. My passion lies in helping patients with diabetes manage their journey through evidence based resources, lifestyle modification and Motivational Interviewing (MI) framework.
Book your free 15 minute consult to get my expert opinion on how to manage your diabetes!