During this initial phase, patients consume high protein, low carbohydrate meal replacement shakes/bars, weekly medical monitoring with our registered dietitian and weekly classes/education materials that focus on long term weight management.
Patients continue to develop long term weight management skills with monthly medical monitoring with our registered dietitian as they experience the ups and downs of life after weight loss.
All shakes, bars and meal replacement products are available for purchase at our office. A variety of flavors and selections are offered.
Jennifer received her Master of Science in Allied Medicine with a concentration in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio Sate University. She recently completed the coordinated internship and graduate program. Jennifer has gained experience in weight loss, diabetes education, and various other nutrition counseling techniques and Medical Nutrition Therapy for various disease states through her internship rotations and education. She enjoys both group and individual counseling sessions and looks forward to meeting you!
Jennifer is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Columbus Dietetic Association.
She lives in Delaware with her husband, two ferrets, and one dog. In her "down time" Jennifer enjoys baking, working out, and practicing and/or teaching yoga!
Jennifer Rittenberry, MD, F.A.C.E. attended medical school at the University of Texas and completed her Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship at the internationally-acclaimed Ohio State University Medical Center (OSU). OSU is widely known for its thyroid cancer research, and actually created a thyroid cancer staging system, which is used worldwide.
Pallavy (Polly) Reddy, MD, F.A.C.E., attended medical School at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida and completed her Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship at the prestigious Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) in Detroit, Michigan. There, she was offered the honored position of Chief Resident and also served as Chief Fellow. Often hailed as the birthplace of the modern understanding of Bone and Mineral disorders, HFH is home to numerous experts in the field of Bone and Mineral Metabolism.
At the Diabetes & Endocrinology Center of Ohio (DECO), we pride ourselves on providing high quality endocrine care with a personalized touch. We specialize in all facets of endocrine care. Although we offer the best, state-of-the-art technology, we strive to provide personalized care to every patient.
Learn more →“Thanks to the DECO Healthy Living Program my insulin and thyroid levels are down. I was able to discontinue one of my medications because my labs were good. I’ve gone from a size 20 to a size 12! I have gained energy, confidence and a new outlook on life.”
— Mel, Age 35
