Sandhya Narayanan, RDN, CDE, NY | Dietitian

About Sandhya Narayanan

Sandhya holds a Doctorate in Health Education (EdD) and a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Public Health from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist While she works with all medical conditions, she has extensive experience working with individuals living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance across various stages of care. Sandhya works closely with patients to improve blood glucose management through individualized nutrition counseling, medication and lifestyle integration, behavior change strategies, and practical approaches that fit into daily life. Sandhya has particular expertise in diabetes technology and has extensive experience helping patients successfully integrate insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems into their diabetes care plans. Her experience includes supporting individuals using insulin pump therapy and hybrid closed-loop systems, helping patients optimize pump settings, understand insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios, recognize patterns in blood sugar responses, and integrate technology into everyday routines. In addition to her clinical work, Sandhya serves as Adjunct Faculty in the College of Health and Sciences at William Paterson University, where she teaches Therapeutic Nutrition and other public health courses. With both a family and personal history of diabetes, Sandhya brings a deep personal understanding to her work. She co-founded Diabetes Empowerment International (formerly Marjorie’s Fund), where she plays an active role in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership. Sandhya takes a holistic approach to care, recognizing the emotional, cultural, and physical influences that shape health behaviors. She believes in meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to create realistic, sustainable changes that support lifelong health.

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Popular visit reasons

Eating Disorder

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Obesity Nutrition Consultation

Pregnancy Nutrition Checkup

Type 2 Diabetes

Ulcerative Colitis

Weight Loss Consultation

Eating Disorder

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Obesity Nutrition Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Riverfront Nutrition Associates

Board certifications

Commission on Dietetic Registration
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

Education and training

Columbia University, Doctorate in Health Education
Columbia University, Master's in Nutrition and Public Health

Languages spoken

English
French
Spanish
Hindi
Tamil

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1285010280

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Sandhya Narayanan works with Riverfront Nutrition Associates.

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Sandhya Narayanan is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration and National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.

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Sandhya Narayanan frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Sandhya Narayanan on their profile.