General Info

Laurie Block received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Hunter College and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She has more than 25 years of experience with institutions as varied as Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp-Rees Stealy, and Weill Cornell Medicine.The author of The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook, she is also the co- founder of Kids and Teen Healthy Weight Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. Laurie has written articles for publications such as Diabetes Self Management , Diabetes Forecast, Today's Dietitian, and Everyday Health.She aims to translate her academic and clinical experience into practical choices for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.