Sugar and Processed Food Addiction
Understanding Sugar Addiction
Our Approach
Sugar addiction is more than just having a sweet tooth. For many people, sugar and processed foods trigger powerful cravings and a loss of control that can feel overwhelming. It affects the brain’s reward system, driving repeated use even when it leads to low energy, mood swings, weight gain, or health concerns. Over time, this cycle can impact both physical and emotional well-being.
Recognizing and diagnosing sugar and processed food addiction is the first step toward lasting change.
Diagnosis Using the SUGAR®
Katie Vogan FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified to use SUGAR® to diagnose sugar and processed food addiction. SUGAR® is a structured interview conducted by a certified professional to assess and map the pathological use of sugar and processed foods according to ICD 10 and DSM-5 criteria. This structured approach looks at cravings, control, use patterns, and consequences, providing clarity and direction.
Treatment: A 6-Week Recovery Program
Recovery from sugar addiction is possible with the right support and strategy. The 6-week program is designed to address the root causes of sugar addiction and support sustainable change through three key pillars:
Addiction Education
Learn how sugar affects the brain and body, why cravings happen, and how addictive patterns form. Understanding the “why” empowers you to make informed choices.
Metabolic Repair
Support your body’s healing process by restoring balance to blood sugar, hormones, and energy levels. This helps reduce cravings and improves overall health.
Relapse Prevention
Develop practical tools and strategies to manage triggers, stress, and real-life situations—so progress continues long after the program ends.
15 min free phone consult
480-908-9892
Pricing
Because of the highly personalized care we provide, we do not accept insurance.
01.
SUGAR Assessment:
$299
Initial Assessment/recommendations
90 min initial appointment
60 min follow up appointment
6 Week Recovery Plan: $995
ncludes (6) 50 min telemedicine appointments with personalized 1:1 addiction coaching focusing on:
Addiction Education
Metabolic Repair
Relapse Prevention
Same day response to Email
Email/Text response w/in 24hours
SUGAR Assessment and 6 week Recovery Plan: $1,095
01.
Assessment of Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM)
- 75 minute initial appointment
- Diagnostics
- 60 minute follow-up to include lab review and discussion of a personalized actionable plan
$450
One Time
02.
Functional Medicine package
- Initial AIM exam
- 6 month membership
- High touch, personalized service
- Frequent follow-up appointments (up to 2 per month)
- Health coaching
- Pantry walk through
- Grocery run
- Unlimited text/email communication and support
$450
one time then $350/mo
03.
Optimization with Maintenance
- Initial AIM exam
- Medication management
- Routine monitoring and followup