Diabetes Weight Loss & Weight Management

Weight Management 1-on-1 Consultations

Losing weight with diabetes involves more than a typical diet or exercise plan.

At Integrated Diabetes Services, we provide expert guidance, personalized coaching, and evidence-based strategies to help you achieve your weight management goals safely and effectively.

Our program is designed specifically for people with diabetes, offering individualized plans, lifestyle strategies, and medication options when appropriate, so you can take control of both your blood sugar and your weight.

Understanding Weight Management with Diabetes

Obesity is now officially recognized as a chronic disease, and managing it alongside diabetes can feel especially challenging. Unlike general weight loss, managing diabetes requires careful attention to blood glucose levels, food timing, and exercise. You may need to eat specific amounts at set times, treat lows with additional food, or adjust carb intake around physical activity.

The good news is that obesity is taken seriously by healthcare professionals and is influenced by genetics, hormones, and environment, not just lifestyle. With expert guidance, evidence-based strategies, and personalized support, sustainable weight loss is achievable even with the added complexity of diabetes.

Meet Dr. Paula Diab, PhD, CDCES

All consultations are led by Dr. Paula Diab, PhD, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with nearly 20 years of experience working with people with diabetes and over five years specializing in obesity management. Dr. Diab’s expertise ensures that every client receives personalized, compassionate, and effective care at any stage of their weight management journey.

Flexible Consultation Options:

Whether you’re exploring medical options for weight loss or simply want more information, our program is designed to meet your needs.

Consultations are offered as:

Individual sessions tailored to your goals.
Group packages for shared support.
Flexible pricing options available.

To sign up, please contact the IDS office at 610-642-6055 or email paula@integrateddiabetes.com.

We're the Clinical Experts in DIABETES COACHING

Ready to get your weight under control? Schedule a talk with our team. We offer remote Diabetes Management, or if you’re looking for an in-person diabetes educator near Philadelphia, visit our office in Wynnewood, PA.

Meet your instructor Dr Paula Diab, PhD, CDCES

Diabetologist & Weight Management Specialist

Dr. Paula Diab is a Family Physician and Diabetologist who hails from the sunny shores of South Africa. She earned her undergraduate medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2000 and then returned to her home province of KwaZulu-Natal to establish her career and continue her post-graduate studies. She has recently also been certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in the US and is excited to join the IDS team.

She currently runs a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity. Her approach is to walk the journey with her patients and to allow them to manage their disease rather than allow the disease to define who they are. Paula has been the recipient of numerous National and International Awards including the National CDE (Centres of Diabetes & Endocrinology) Best Practice Award in 2016 and the International Rising Stars Diabetes Programme in 2020. She is currently working on a task force to establish the first Obesity Management Guidelines in her home country. She also serves as a key opinion leader on multiple pharmaceutical products and frequently gives public lectures and presentations on various diabetes-related topics.

She has authored dozens of journal articles and speaks often at local and international conferences. Despite carrying the burden of being the only member of the IDS clinical team without type 1 Diabetes, her skills and passion for diabetes care & education are exemplary (she did successfully manage her own gestational diabetes during her pregnancies). Paula lives with her husband, Guy, and two teenage children, Brunton and Lauren. Her personal experiences led her to write and publish a book: “Confessions of a Pandemic Mother” – a humorous, yet very real account of a working mother’s experience during a global pandemic.

What Patients Are Saying:

“Dr. Paula, a diabetologist, helped me implement a weight-loss program that is working and not sending me into unwanted lows.“

– Carole

“Your team is knowledgeable, kind and considerate. You are very responsive to emails and answers my questions in a clear, professional and friendly manner. Knowing that I can reach out whenever I need to has propelled me to want to take the next step in upping my diabetes game. This is so worth the money!” – Leela Kausch ( Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

“I can’t thank you enough for all your help, I am losing the fear and feeling more confident in taking the right amounts of insulin and eating a healthy amount of carbs. Looking forward to learning more and more from you!“ – Mila Kurtz (Des Plaines, IL, USA)

Answers to some common questions:

Does the Weight Management program include medication support?

When appropriate, the program incorporates evidence-based medication options alongside lifestyle strategies to help clients safely and effectively manage both diabetes and weight.

Are consultations flexible and available remotely?

Yes. Sessions are offered in-person, one-on-one, or in group formats. Remote consultations via phone or video conferencing are also available.

Who leads the weight management program at IDS?

Dr. Paula Diab, a CDCES with nearly 20 years of experience in diabetes and over five years in obesity care, leads the program, providing individualized guidance for every client.

How is weight management different for people with diabetes?

Managing weight with diabetes involves careful attention to blood glucose, food timing, and exercise. You may need to adjust carb intake, treat lows, and coordinate meals around activity.

Why is obesity considered a chronic disease?

Obesity is influenced by genetics, hormones, and environmental factors—not just lifestyle. Recognizing it as a chronic disease allows for better medical support, treatments, and long-term management strategies.

Where/how do I sign up?

Call our office at (877) 735-3648 or 610-642-6055 or email paula@integrateddiabetes.com.

We can answer all of your questions about service fees, availability, or schedule a consultation. We look forward to working with you!