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Metabolic Clinic

The Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB is comprised of experts with experience conducting research to identify effective dietary strategies to prevent and treat diseases of metabolic origins including type 2 diabetes (T2D), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and obesity.

The investigators have firsthand experience working with patients to reduce or eliminate use of medications and using nutritional approaches to reverse disease in a variety of disease states and populations.


Metabolic Health Clinic

Our Metabolic Health Clinic provides nutrition therapy to optimize metabolic heath based on individual metabolic phenotype. We determine this by analyzing your insulin, glucose, and lipid levels. We specialize in nutrition plans for chronic metabolic conditions including:

  • Obesity
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Prediabetes
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Before we schedule your appointment, we would like you to complete and return this intake form concerning your current health, diet, and health goals. This information will help us formulate the best diet for you.

Contact Us

Barbara Gower

Chair, Professor
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
205-934-7922