Derya Hyusein is a Registered Dietitian with a profound passion for Clinical Dietetics and a dedication to educating both healthcare professionals and the general public about the vital impact of nutrition. She is also the Founder and CEO of DietitianMED.
Her experience spans acute and community settings, with special interests in weight management, diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), oncology, and health promotion. Derya is an active member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Parenteral Nutrition Association (PEN). She pursued her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University in Scotland, where she gained practical experience as a Dietetic Intern across several hospitals in Glasgow, including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), one of Europe’s largest hospitals.
Throughout her career, Derya has provided personalized dietary advice to patients managing various conditions such as moderate to severe obesity, diabetes, pancreatitis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, enteritis, fatty liver disease (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food intolerances, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, and patients both pre- and post-operation. Her internships included consulting on parenteral and enteral nutrition for complex neurological, oncological, and surgical cases.
She has received specialized training from NUTRICIA and Abbott Laboratories in parenteral and enteral nutrition. Additionally, she completed LIBRE A5X monitoring training for diabetes patients and EETAS training for those with eating disorders. Derya has also pursued advanced training through the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN).
Currently, she serves as a Health Educator and Clinical Dietetic Lead at Bodystat. In this role, Derya organizes educational teachings focused on healthy eating and health promotion. She delivers tailored educational programs to medical professionals, healthcare providers, the general public, and specific patient groups. As an experienced Registered Dietitian, she has successfully guided numerous clients and patients in improving their health through customized nutrition plans and lifestyle modifications.
Central to her practice is a patient-centered approach and a commitment to continuous professional development.
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