BSN, RN, CDCES, NC-BC
Rachel Halverson
Give Me Some Sugar
725 Scout Drive Acworth, Georgia
6787773129
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Populations Served
- Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Children and adolescents with diabetes
- Gestational diabetes patients during pregnancy
- Patients with rare/complex diabetes (MODY, LADA, Type3C, etc.)
- Hospitalized and post-surgical patients requiring acute diabetes management
- LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals (including those on HRT)
- Neurodivergent populations – ADHD, Autism Spectrum
- Multicultural and racialized communities across academic medical centers and telehealth
Focus Areas
- Trauma-informed care and inclusive education
- Neurodivergent-affirming diabetes self-management education
- Technology training: CGMs, insulin pumps, diabetes apps, AID algorithims including DIY systems
- Patient and provider education across multidisciplinary teams
- Health equity and advocacy: addressing systemic barriers (racism, classism, misinformation)
- Motivational interviewing and behavioral change strategies
- Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC)
- Community-driven solutions for long-term diabetes support
- Curriculum and program development for diabetes education
Biography
Rachel Halverson, BSN, RN, CDCES, NC-BC is a board-certified diabetes care and education specialist with extensive experience in major university healthcare systems, including Brigham and Women’s, Emory University, MUSC, and UC Davis. With 27 years of lived experience managing diabetes herself, Rachel combines professional expertise with a deep, personal understanding of the condition. She specializes in trauma-informed, inclusive, and neuro-divergent affirming diabetes self-management education and is dedicated to challenging traditional healthcare approaches by advocating for equitable access, self-care, and community-driven solutions. Her work centers on breaking down systemic barriers—such as racism, classism, and misinformation—that impact health outcomes, particularly for those with chronic conditions like diabetes. Through compassionate communication and strategic advocacy, Rachel strives to create a more inclusive and just healthcare system, ensuring that individuals and communities have the tools and support they need to thrive.