Patient Wall of Honor
Lisa was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on Halloween night at the age of four. Today, the mother of two young boys credits her blood sugar control to the preparation she made for pregnancy with the help of a health psychologist and her diabetes care team. Lisa's photo essay
After 10 years of taking oral medication for his type 2 diabetes, Dan's weight and A1c were both on the rise. He was prescribed insulin by his primary care physician in Ohio, where he resides, but did not feel he was receiving the support necessary to improve his health. Dan's diabetes control greatly improved after he reconnected with his high school friend, Dr. David Harlan. Dan's Story
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A Team Approach to Diabetes Care
Our care team includes endocrinologists (MD), nurse practitioners (NP), certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) and nutritionists. The Diabetes in Pregnancy Program provides comprehensive blood glucose management for women before, during & after conception with all forms of pre-gestational and gestational diabetes.
Diabetes Center of Excellence Care Team Spotlights
Victoria Andersen - Clinical Nutritionist & Diabetes Educator
Cheryl Barry - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Taylor Boudreau - Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Bustos - Diabetes Educator
Fernanda Costa - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Clare Foley - Nurse Practitioner
Lindsey Gurry - Nurse Practitioner
Christine Hoogasian - Nurse Practitioner
Susan Kim - Nurse Practitioner
Nancy Morris - Nurse Practitioner
Mark O'Connor - Endocrinologist
Prateek Shukla - Endocrinologist
Nancy Sidhom - Nurse Practitioner & Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
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Patient Wall of Honor
Lisa was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on Halloween night at the age of four. Today, the mother of two young boys credits her blood sugar control to the preparation she made for pregnancy with the help of a health psychologist and her diabetes care team. Lisa's photo essay
After 10 years of taking oral medication for his type 2 diabetes, Dan's weight and A1c were both on the rise. He was prescribed insulin by his primary care physician in Ohio, where he resides, but did not feel he was receiving the support necessary to improve his health. Dan's diabetes control greatly improved after he reconnected with his high school friend, Dr. David Harlan. Dan's Story