Holy Cross Medical Center

Diabetes Education • Carlsbad, NM

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About

Diabetes Management & Nutrition Therapy Services in Taos, New Mexico provides individual and group education, nutrition counseling, and support for people with type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, and nutrition-related conditions. The multidisciplinary team includes nurse educators, a registered dietitian, and a clinical pharmacist who work with patients on disease management, medication, physical activity, nutrition, and blood glucose monitoring. A physician referral is required to receive services.

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Clinic Type

Diabetes Education

Address

1398 Weimer Rd. Suite 105 Taos, NM 87571

Phone

(575) 751-5769

Email

accountspayable@taoshospital.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://holycrossmedicalcenter.org/locations/holy-cross-hospital/diabetes-management/

Services Offered

Diabetes Management
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Education
Individual and group education
Nutrition counseling
Carbohydrate counting
Lifestyle counseling

Team

Kelsey Swalwell — Registered Dietitian
Dr. Neal Friedman — Diabetes Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy Medical Officer

Insurance & Payment

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Payment Options, Financial Assistance, Cost of Services & Price Transparency, No Surprises Act

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is the required process to receive diabetes education?

A physician referral is required.

Where are appointments held for Diabetes Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy Services?

Appointments are held in the Wellness Clinic located on the Holy Cross Hospital campus in the long building in the lower parking lot.

Awards & Accreditations

American Association of Diabetes Educators accreditation (annual)
AADE Accredited Diabetes Education Program (American Association of Diabetes Educators)

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive

Healthgrades: 4.9/5 stars (63 reviews)
Yahoo Local: 5.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
Yelp: 5.0/5 stars (4 reviews)

Patients praise

compassionate and collaborative care
effective management of chronic conditions (diabetes, weight, gut health)
personalized, patient-centered approach
wealth of knowledge and empowering education

Common complaints

very small number of negative feedback (e.g., 2% rating)

"Lisa is a FANTASTIC nutritionist. I came to Lisa a few years ago with thyroid disease, high blood sugar and the beginning stages of diabetes..."

— Yahoo Local user review

"Lisa provided a collaborative and personal touch to transforming my less than healthy habits, while making the process a smooth and enlightening experience. She genuinely cares and invested..."

— Yahoo Local user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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