- With Mayo Clinic diabetes educators
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
read biographyclose windowBiography of
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Nancy Klobassa Davidson and Peggy Moreland
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., B.S.N, C.D.E
Nancy Klobassa Davidson is a registered nurse who has worked in diabetes education for 17 years. She is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) and is currently in graduate school working on a Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) and health care education.Nancy works with adults who have type 1, type 2 and other forms of diabetes. Nancy is coordinator of the Diabetes Unit's intensive insulin therapy program within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Nancy has worked extensively with insulin pump therapy and continuous interstitial glucose sensing.
Peggy Moreland, R.N., M.S.N.
Peggy Moreland is a certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.) in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Peggy graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and Health Care Education from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the American Diabetes Association. A certified diabetes educator (C.D.E.), Peggy enjoys working with patients to set and achieve diabetes self-management goals.
Latest entries
- Diabetes etiquette: When you don't have diabetes
May 2, 2013
- Coping with diabetes: Helping your loved one
April 24, 2013
- Types of diabetes
March 16, 2013
- Taking diabetes drugs
Feb. 27, 2013
- Insulin or medication?
Feb. 13, 2013
Free
E-newsletter
Subscribe to Housecall
Our weekly general interest
e-newsletter keeps you up to date
on a wide variety of health topics.
Mayo Clinic Housecall
Stay up to date on the latest health information.
What you get
- Free weekly e-newsletter
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- Recipes, tools and other helpful information
- We do not share your e-mail address
Living with diabetes blog
-
March 27, 2012
Diabetes awareness: Assess your risk of diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Did you know that 25 percent of those who have type 2 diabetes don't even know they have it? March 27th is American Diabetes Association Alert Day. We'd like to encourage everyone to take their Diabetes Risk Test and share it with your family and friends. It took me less than a minute! You can find the test here:
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/diabetes-risk-test/?loc=DropDownDB-RiskTest
Risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes
- Being overweight or obese can keep your body from making and using insulin properly, as well as cause high blood pressure.
- Having a parent or sibling with diabetes more than doubles the risk of getting the disease.
- Being of certain races, such as black, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Hispanic.
- Having had gestational diabetes or given birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms).
- Having high blood pressure measuring 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher.
- Having abnormal cholesterol, with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol" of 35 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 0.9 mmol/L or lower, or triglyceride levels over 250 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L).
- Exercising infrequently — less than three times a week.
Reduce your risk
If you're at medium to high risk for type 2 diabetes, talk with your health care provider. Although you can't control all risk factors, early diagnosis and making healthy lifestyle changes can prevent or delay complications from diabetes — such as heart disease, stroke, blindness and death.
If you're at risk of developing diabetes in the future, reduce your risk by making changes such as the following.
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, you can lower your blood glucose and reduce your risk of prediabetes by losing weight — even just 5 to 10 percent of your total weight.
- Reduce fat and calories in your diet. Limit dietary fat to no more than 30 percent of your total calories. Include a fruit or vegetable with each meal, and eat more whole grain foods and fewer foods made of refined flours. For second helpings, choose vegetables, salad or fruit. Drink plenty of water, and limit the amount of juice and sugar-sweetened sodas that you drink.
- Get regular physical activity. If you're not currently active, talk with your health care provider about getting started on an exercise program. Your health care provider can help you find physical activities appropriate for you.
Find out your risk for diabetes today and get started on a healthier lifestyle.
Have a good week,
Peggy
5 comments posted
June 4, 2012 10:14 p.m.
I'm trying to manage my type 2 diabetes. My last a1C was 7.1 - my doctor is considering oral medication next time if it's any higher. I know I need to lose weight and exericse more. My question is this: My blood sugar is always high in the morning before breakfast but usually is within range if I check it before lunch or dinner. Can anyone tell me why? My doctor didn't seem to have an answer.
- Juanita
April 5, 2012 2:10 p.m.
Marilyn: Your question would best be answered by a dietician. When my(Peggy's) son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a dietician was very helpful. He was VERY active and had high caloric needs to maintain his weight. Have your husband ask your provider for a dietician appointment.
- Nancy and Peggy
April 5, 2012 2:06 p.m.
Ellen: I did an internet search and did not come up with any forums. Anyone else know of one?
- Nancy and Peggy
April 5, 2012 8:36 a.m.
Any suggestions on what food to fix for a guy with type 2 diabetes who is thin, and very active. Things that help fill him up are high in carbs....
- Marilyn
April 3, 2012 12:47 p.m.
Is there an online group for those who are following the Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet? Thanks!
- Ellen
Share on:
5 comments posted