Mariela Glandt

Dr. Mariela Glandt, MD is a Harvard- and Columbia-trained endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. From 2015 to 2024 she was the Founder and Medical Director of the Glandt Center for Diabetes Care focused on innovative approaches to diabetes reversal, with a strong emphasis on metabolic health and lifestyle-based interventions.

Today she is the CEO of OwnaHealth, a virtual clinic designed to reverse chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes and obesity in underserved populations. It uses nutritional ketosis, doctor-led care, and AI-optimized coaching to help patients take back control of their health, while decreasing the use of medications.

A recognized leader in diabetes care innovation, Dr. Glandt brings deep clinical expertise in reversing diabetes—particularly in underserved populations.

Number of Publications

Over 25 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters

Years of Clinical Experience & Estimated Number of Patients Treated

She has consistently taught medical students and residents in the Bronx, contributing to the education of future physicians. Over the course of her career, she has treated more than 20,000 patients, including over 4,000 individuals using a low-carbohydrate approach.