Redefining How We Think About Diabetes
Through the Diabetes Wellness Practice, Dr. Zaldivar will work with you to reach your diabetes wellness goals by developing a medical treatment plan (medical management) that makes sense to you in your everyday life and by answering any diabetes-related questions (education) that you and those who assist you with your diabetes may have about getting your diabetes under control.
Caregivers are encouraged to join you during your visit or to call in with their questions during your visit. You will work towards reaching your diabetes wellness goals in a peaceful, nonjudgmental and supportive environment (support).
Start Your Diabetes Wellness Plan Today!
True wellness begins with balance — not restriction.
At the Diabetes Wellness Practice, we help you build a personalized plan that supports your whole self:
Nutrition & Healthy Eating: Learn sustainable ways to nourish your body and stabilize blood sugar.
Regular Physical Activity: Discover movement routines that fit your lifestyle and energy levels.
Stress Management: Explore relaxation, mindfulness, and breathwork techniques to reduce stress’s impact on your health.
Monitoring & Medical Care: Stay on track with ongoing support, education, and care coordination.
Rest & Sleep: Restore your body and mind through consistent, quality rest.
Your journey to lifelong wellness starts here — one balanced step at a time.
Insurance-Friendly Care
We make it simple to see if your visits may be covered under your health plan. Use our insurance check to learn more about eligibility for diabetes wellness care.
Initial Visit
All new clients to the Diabetes Wellness Practice must be scheduled for Diabetes Wellness Initial Visit first.
Visit includes a thorough Diabetes Wellness assessment and evaluation including evaluation of diabetes and blood pressure status. Goal of visit is to develop a goal driven client- focused Diabetes Wellness plan. Obstacles to achieving optimal diabetes goals will be explored. An
individualized diabetes education plan will be developed with an emphasis on answering client questions regarding diabetes care.
Follow Up Visit
Client cannot be scheduled for follow- up visit unless having had an Initial Visit
The goal of this visit is to monitor the progress towards accomplishing the goals of individualized treatment and education plans. Ongoing obstacles to goal attainment to be addressed. Diabetes- focused education and support to be provided
Prompt Payment Option
Clients wanting to take advantage of Prompt Payment option will be charged:
$175 for Diabetes Wellness Initial Visit
$50 for Diabetes Wellness Follow- Up Visit
Due at the time of visit. Credit Card or Venmo accepted.*
Clients choosing this option should complete intake form .
*Visits may be reimbursable through Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Will provide receipt of visit.
Medical Insurance
Clients wanting potential coverage by health insurance will need to go through our Health Insurance Check coverage screener. We will contact you with what we find out from your insurance.
Clients choosing this option should complete the insurance verification form and the intake form
Meet Andrea Zaldivar
Andrea Zaldivar, Nurse Practitioner, helps people with diabetes see their condition not as a chronic illness, but as a path toward lifelong wellness. With over 20 years of experience and education from Columbia University, she combines medical expertise with a compassionate, holistic approach to care.
As a national leader in diabetes management, Andrea Zaldivar has collaborated with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote preventive health and patient empowerment. Her mission is to provide personalized education, mindful lifestyle strategies, and continuous support — helping individuals and families thrive right here in Bay Ridge.
You’re Not Alone — We’re Here for You
We are here to guide, educate, and support you every step of the way -helping you manage your diabetes with confidence, clarity, and care.
Together, we’ll create a path toward balance and lifelong wellness.
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