Larissa Ens

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

Hello! I have worked as a dietitian specializing in diabetes management for the past 6 years, with a focus on improving access to care in Indigenous communities for the past 2 years. I currently work as a diabetes care coordinator with the RADAR team (Reorganizing the Approach to Diabetes through the Application of Registries), alongside my role as a certified diabetes educator with the OKAKI Virtual Diabetes Care Clinic. These roles allow me to work with health care providers, people living with diabetes, and their families and support systems. My primary passion is supporting people living with diabetes to understand the relationship between food, movement, and medication, empowering them to manage their chronic condition in a realistic and sustainable way. My goal is to make diabetes education engaging, approachable, and even fun! I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science and have completed a dietetic internship to complete my licensing as a dietitian. I am also a certified insulin pump trainer and have special interest in technology for diabetes management. When not working, you can find me exploring the Millcreek Ravine with my husband, daughter, and dog, or experimenting with new recipes in my kitchen.