Become an Expert with Your Diabetes: Get Support Today
Empower Your Diabetes Journey
Welcome to Above Diabetes- your trusted partner in managing diabetes with expertise and empathy. We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of diabetes and nutrition education, supported by insurance coverage.
Question about insurance? Check out our insurance page. We REQUIRE all patients to verify their Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Benefits PRIOR to scheduling your first visit.
Choose Your Educator
“Click to Schedule” to Get Started with any of our amazing educators.
Ariel Warren
RDN, LD, CDCES
(Licensed in texas and utah)
AnneMarie Rousseau
DNP, FNP-BC, APRN, CDCES
(licensed and prescriber in utah)
SaRene Brooks
RDN, LD, CDCES
(Licensed in texas and utah)
Our Specialties
- Comprehensive Diabetes Education: Access personalized education tailored to your needs.
- Nutritional Guidance: Discover the power of food in stabilizing blood sugar and enhancing insulin sensitivity.
- Insulin Pump Support: Expert guidance on managing and maximizing the benefits of insulin pumps.
- Experienced Team: Benefit from the insights of professionals who live and breathe diabetes every day.
Why Choose Us?
- Insurance Coverage: Many plans cover preventative care with no out-of-pocket costs.
- Telehealth Convenience: Seamlessly connect with our experienced team from the comfort of your home.
- In-Person Options: If you’re in the Dallas Fort Worth area or Vernal, Utah, meet us in person for personalized support.
- Passionate Professionals: Our team includes individuals with type 1 diabetes, ensuring empathy and understanding in every interaction.
Your Next Step:
Ready to take charge of your diabetes journey? Schedule your session with us today and experience the Above Diabetes difference.
Meet our Amazing health professionals
Above Diabetes educators are dedicated healthcare professionals specialized in tailored diabetes care; empowering you to thrive with your diabetes.
Ariel Warren
RDN, LD, CDCES
Utah & Texas Availability
Diagnosed in 1995, she is experienced with all FDA-approved pumps and lifestyle behavior modification to help people with diabetes reduce medication and total insulin usage and to improve quality of life.
* Multi-time published author in diabetes education and recipe books.
AnneMarie Rousseau
DNP, FNP-BC, APRN, CDCES
Utah Availability
Diagnosed with type 1 in 2000; AnneMarie is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in all types of diabetes, with a special interest in gestational care for mothers with diabetes.
* Awarded ‘Diabetes Educator of the Year’ by ADCES Utah in 2022.
SaRene Brooks
RDN, LD, CDCES
Utah & Texas Availability
Diagnosed with type 1 in 2000; Annette is a Registered Nurse who has over a decade of experience. Annette enjoys working with people with exercise strategies and helping patients live their best life with diabetes.
* Fluent in Spanish
We collaborate with clinics & pump providers:
PARTNERSHIP SERVICES
We collaborate with your clinic to deliver clinical trial services, we offer expert dietary counseling, diabetes education, and top-tier pump training and follow-up services to your patients.
CLINICAL SERVICES FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
Enhancing your practice’s engagement in clinical trials with expert dietary counseling and comprehensive diabetes education services, fostering research and innovation in patient care.
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certified
CERTIFIED PUMP TRAININGS & QUALITY SUPPORT
Our team, comprised of experienced educators living with T1D, collectively offers over 60 years of pump experience. We are dedicated to enhancing your clinic’s services by providing expert certified pump training and follow-up.
SUPPORTED PUMPS: Tslim X2 & Mobi with Tandem, 780G with Medtronic, Dash & Omnipod 5 with Insulet, iLet with Beta Bionics
DIETARY COUNSELING & DIABETES EDUCATION
We specialize in dietary counsel and diabetes education. With in-network coverage and Medicare, we also offer discounts for out-of-network patients, along with Spanish-language classes. Our services come with streamlined billing and claims management.
ACCREDITED BY ADCES:
We are proud to be an accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). This accreditation ensures that our program meets the highest standards of quality and effectiveness in diabetes education.
See what people are saying.
Our happy patients have a lot to say about our education!
9.0% to 6.0% in 6 Months
”I decided to make a virtual appointment with Ariel because my blood sugars were really out of control. I can honestly saw that Ariel and her diabetic education program have changed my life! My blood sugars have never been better. My A1c has come down from 9.0 to 6.0% in just 6 months! She is so encouraging, so professional, and so knowledgable about EVERYTHING diabetes-related. Overall an amazing person with the BEST program for people with type 1 diabetes.”
Shelly
T1DNewly Diagnosed with Type 1
“I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2017 and from the beginning I was determined to stay healthy but despite my efforts I struggled to manage my blood sugar. Ariel has done an incredible job in helping me to understand T1D and how diet and exercise affect my blood glucose levels. She’s taught me how to use my insulin pump much more effectively and with her help I have been able to maintain a lower A1C.”
Karli
Author6.3% to 5.2% in 3 Months
“Working with Ariel has finally given me the experience of relating to another Type 1 with similar goals as mine that I have always been searching for! Working with her has helped me grow independently with my diabetes care! She helps make the day to day stress of living with Type 1 Diabetes somewhat less stressful! I am so thankful to be working with her! :)”
Natalie
T1D100% Time in Range for 7 Days
“I started working with Ariel when I switched to the T-Slim X2 pump with Control IQ. Working together has become the highlight of my week. Together, we work on getting my profiles accurate (basals, carb ratios, correction factors), and we work on my nutrition, exercise, stress, sick days, my COVID19 fears, traveling, and any other personal struggles. Ariel has an amazing work ethic and overall goal to make your diabetes management less of a burden so it leaves you more freedom to live your life. She is now a personal friend.”
Paula
T1D8.2% to 6.4% in 3 Months
“Before beginning to work with Ariel Warren, my previous HA1c results were 8.2 and higher. After just 3 months of weekly coaching I am proud to say that my latest HA1c came in at 6.4!
Ariel makes available a unique and curated set of skills to her clients. She is professionally certified, understands the science and is a high personal achiever…yet she is somehow able to adapt to the specific needs of her client, gently meet them where they are, and invite them into a series of attainable personal victories and greater health.”
Brad
T1.5DLost 52 lbs & My HbA1c Down to 5.5%
“Today, after 4 months working Ariel, I’m down 52 lbs, I’ve reversed my diabetes. My doctor not only took me off the diabetic list, but even the pre-diabetic list! I don’t take any metformin and I sit at a 5.5% A1c.”
Lynn
T2DCommonly Asked Questions
What services does Above Diabetes provide?
- Pump Success Program: Comprehensive training package covering pre-training, pump selection, certified training, and personalized post-training support.
- Advanced Insulin Intensive Therapy & Data Analysis: Optimizing settings through data analysis with the patient to empower patient with changes.
- ADCES Self-Care Behaviors Integration: Empowering sustainable lifestyle changes through motivational interviewing.
- Pregnancy & Diabetes Care: Specialized support for expectant mothers with diabetes.
- Stress, Sickness, & Lifestyle Adjustments: Coping strategies for managing challenges.
- Strategic Exercise Planning & Insulin Dosing: Tailor insulin dosing for various exercise types, timings, and meal planning to stabilize blood sugar.
- Sick Days & DKA Prevention: Expert guidance during illness to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Precise Meal Dosing & Advanced Bolusing: Mastering mealtime insulin dosing and advanced bolusing techniques.
- Remote Monitoring: Fine-tuning pump settings from a distance for optimal control.
How do I get started/get a patient started?
For commercial, please send a referral and the most recent chart note and labs.
Fax Number: 801-702-8143
Which Insurances are Accepted?
Utah: we currently accept Regence, Aetna, UHC, PEHP, and Select Health
Texas: we currently accept, BCBS, BSW (tier 2), Aetna, and UHC
We do not work with Medicaid or Medicare, but do offer discounted cash-pay options.
If you do not have insurance, we have discounted cash-pay options and further discounted group classes.
What happens if you do not participate with my insurance?
If you have benefits, you can use insurance for your nutrition or diabetes visit.
However, not all insurances cover nutrition. Therefore, you must call your insurance company prior to scheduling your visit to confirm coverage. Follow the steps below in “What questions should I ask when calling my insurance?”
If your claim is denied due to lack of nutrition coverage, our initial visits are $155.00, and each follow-up is $130.00. All consults are 60 minutes.
Above Diabetes LLC accepts cash, check, HSA/FSA cards, and all major credit cards.
Are you ready for improved diabetes management?
Committed educators in Utah and Texas, facilitating self-discovery, solutions, and behavior change. Covered by most commercial insurances and Medicare.
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