Clinical pathways have historically been used to aid in continuity and standardization of medical treatment. They can also be useful tools for monitoring patient status to improve overall outcome of care. A retrospective record review (n=68) evaluated the presence of a clinical pathway in the outpatient record and the accuracy of its completion. In addition, the time from diagnosis until receiving nutrition education counseling and HgbAlC levels were monitored. Results indicated within 3 months 92% of diabetic patients who had a clinical pathway in their chart attended nutrition counseling. For patients who had no clinical pathway in the record, within 3 months 44% had consulted nutritional medicine. Patients who attended nutrition education have HgbAlC levels monitored within 6 months of attending a diabetes education class. Those patients who only attended 1 education class (n=18) had an average HgbAlC decrease of 0.3, those patients attending an initial and one follow-up education session saw an average decrease HgbAlC of 1.39 (n=22). Through consistent usage of the clinical pathway, nutrition educators can reach a larger percentage of diabetic patients. In addition, the clinical pathway can be used to identify patients who skip their initial and follow-up nutrition consults. The clinical pathway is a successful tool to promote timely and consistent nutrition care for diabetics.