About Josette

Josette earned her Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences and completed her Dietetic Internship through Brooklyn College.  In addition to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), she has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).  Josette has over 10 years of experience working with patients who have diabetes, pre and post natal women, and patients with cardiovascular diseases.  She is currently on staff at Morristown Medical                       Center.

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What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

A registered dietitian nutritionist is a nutrition professional.  Registered dietitian nutritionists are your most credible, objective source of nutritional information.   In addition, they are trained in the use of nutrition to prevent and control disease.  To become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) the practitioner has completed an accredited 4-year educational program, 1200 hours of supervised practice, and passes a national exam.

What is a Certified Diabetes Educator?

A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is a licensed healthcare professional - registered dietitian - who specializes in educating people with diabetes about their condition.  The training, counseling and support that diabetes educators provide to patients is known as diabetes education or diabetes self-management training (DSMT).