Laurie Block

Laurie Block received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Hunter College and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. In addition to her academic training she has trained at the New School with an interest in culinary arts. As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist she has consulted with various institutions such as  Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp-Rees Stealy, and Weill Cornell Medicine.Laurie co-founded the Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. She has recently published the Type 1 Diabetes Handbook and is the author of The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook.She is a strong advocate of food and nutrition in the prevention of disease and uses evidenced- based recommendations when counseling patients of all age groups.Laurie aims to combine traditional medical nutrition therapy, state-of the-art technology and philosophical foundations of Eastern and Western Medicine. The …goal is to promote longevity and translate her academic and clinical experience into practical choices for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.