Mary Rose Deraco, RN, BSN, CDCES

Mary Rose Deraco is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Lifestyle Coach with over 30 years of experience helping people master the clinical, behavioral, and emotional aspects of diabetes and wellness. She specializes in Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight managment and diabetes prevention, along with advanced technology and automated insulin delivery systems (including DIY Loop), guiding individuals from confusion and overwhelm to confidence, clarity, and independence in managing their condition. Unlike many traditional diabetes educators, Mary Rose combines deep clinical expertise with a strong foundation in fitness and lifestyle coaching. Her work focuses on coaching individuals to build sustainable skills, develop intuition, and strengthen their confidence in managing diabetes day to day. Through a collaborative, real-world approach grounded in the 7 diabetes self-care behaviors, she helps empower to people recognize patterns, make informed decisions, and navigate challenges with resilience and clarity. She is passionate about helping individuals develop the knowledge, self-trust, and freedom to live fully and unapologetically with diabetes. Mary Rose is currently accepting new clients for personalized diabetes coaching and education. Connect or inquire with her instagram: @DiabetesLifestyleConsulting