Maya Perko Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

-Assist clients in transitioning from multiple daily injections or other pump therapy products onto the Omnipod DASH to manage their diabetes.-Ensure clients feel supported and have quick responses to their questions.-Strive to ensure clients understand how to make their own adjustments to insulin settings as per the care plan constructed with their Endocrinologist.

Blood sugar stability is a pillar of human health for all people with and without diabetes. Through my virtual practice, I help my clients optimize their blood sugars while eating all of the foods they enjoy. I support them in making sustainable lifestyle changes that align with their long term health goals; including: -Lowering their A1C-Lowering cholesterol levels and optimizing heart health-Achieving their 'best weight'-Feeling less overwhelmed when making food… Show more Blood sugar stability is a pillar of human health for all people with and without diabetes. Through my virtual practice, I help my clients optimize their blood sugars while eating all of the foods they enjoy. I support them in making sustainable lifestyle changes that align with their long term health goals; including: -Lowering their A1C-Lowering cholesterol levels and optimizing heart health-Achieving their 'best weight'-Feeling less overwhelmed when making food choices-Increasing their productivity and energy levels-Support and education are provided through virtual 1:1 sessions as well as a separate group container for individuals looking to fast-track their confidence living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D Intensive Bootcamp). Find me on Instagram @bolus.eat.live Show less

-Provide nutrition counselling and education for adults and children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Other areas of practice include heart health and gestational diabetes. -Experienced in providing care for clients on all insulin pumps and BG sensor technology & work with clients to help them understand their BG data in order to make relevant lifestyle modifications.-Assisted with the start up of a virtual cardiac rehab program and launching virtual consultations in diabetes… Show more -Provide nutrition counselling and education for adults and children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Other areas of practice include heart health and gestational diabetes. -Experienced in providing care for clients on all insulin pumps and BG sensor technology & work with clients to help them understand their BG data in order to make relevant lifestyle modifications.-Assisted with the start up of a virtual cardiac rehab program and launching virtual consultations in diabetes clinics. Show less

-Lead in the development of virtual videos for diabetes education.-Planned and facilitated the transition to an online framework for classes within the clinics at the start of the 2020 pandemic.-Conducted team trainings and supervised the initiation of virtual care between clinicians and clients, providing feedback and support to improve efficacy of care as needed.

Bc Children'S Hospital & Bc Cancer Agency

Ten month internship at BC Children's and Women's Hospital, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver General Hospital, Lions Gate Hospital and the Ministry of Health in Victoria. Completed placements: oncology nutrition (both pediatric and adult), Type 1 diabetes, HIV, ketogenic diet/neurology, cystic fibrosis, eating disorders, metabolics, acute care for the elderly, food service management, clinical administration and population and public health.