The Diabetes Collective (TDC) is a direct diabetes care clinic in Mandeville, serving people across St. Tammany Parish and South Louisiana. Founded and led by Rachael Sood, a board-certified nurse practitioner and certified diabetes care and education specialist, TDC provides personalized, person-centered care by appointment, in person or virtually. Its approach combines consultations, practical education, guidance and ongoing support, with an emphasis on helping patients take an active role in their health.

TDC treats Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS and weight-management concerns. Services include diabetes prevention, diagnosis and treatment; prescriptions; continuous glucose monitoring and other diabetes technology; insulin pump training and optimization; and support with automated insulin delivery systems. The clinic also coordinates medical supplies, prior authorizations and patient assistance for medications. TDC describes its care as comprehensive and accessible, with specialized diabetes expertise and more direct time with a nurse practitioner than patients may find in a traditional busy clinic.