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Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
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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.
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June 15, 2012
Testing blood sugar
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Advice for testing blood sugar — when it's OK to use the first drop of blood. continue
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June 7, 2012
Heat and diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Heat may change your daily routines in the summer. continue
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May 26, 2012
Diabetes and family: Share your story
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Diabetes can affect you and your family in sometimes unexpected ways. How has it affected yours? continue
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May 11, 2012
Diabetes costs
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
If you're finding it tough to cover the cost of diabetes care, consider these tips. continue
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May 1, 2012
Type 2 diabetes medications
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
With an explosion of new type 2 diabetes medications available, how do you decide? continue
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April 13, 2012
Coping with the ups and downs of managing diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Share tips for handling the highs and lows of managing diabetes. continue
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April 5, 2012
Insulin and needle length
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
The key to choosing needle size is making sure to deliver the right dose of insulin. continue
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March 27, 2012
Diabetes awareness
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
March 27th is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day — Raise diabetes awareness and assess whether you or a loved one is at risk of diabetes. continue
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Feb. 25, 2012
Pets with diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Pets with diabetes are becoming more common as they, and we, become more overweight. continue
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Feb. 15, 2012
Dealing with the diabetes 'police'
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Educate nagging family members or friends about your diabetes management. continue
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Feb. 4, 2012
Preventing diabetic retinopathy
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Take steps to protect your eyes from diabetic retinopathy and other eye complications. continue
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Jan. 20, 2012
Teens with diabetes: Transitioning to adult care
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How teens can prepare to successfully care for their diabetes as adults. continue
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Jan. 10, 2012
Psychological insulin resistance stems from fear
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Psychological insulin resistance affects many who need treatment. continue
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Dec. 30, 2011
Diabetes: Setting goals
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Five steps toward setting goals and achieving better diabetes control. continue
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Dec. 21, 2011
Diabetes: Don't forget to laugh
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Managing diabetes takes serious work, but don't forget the health benefits of laughter. continue
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Dec. 9, 2011
Alcohol and diabetes: Drinking safely
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
If you have diabetes and want to drink, follow guidelines to be safe. continue
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Dec. 2, 2011
Pet peeves for those with diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Pet peeves of people with diabetes, and how to deal with them. continue
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Nov. 23, 2011
Diabetes tips for navigating holiday treats
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Try these tips to keep diabetes under control despite temptation of treats. continue
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Nov. 17, 2011
Generational influence and controlling impulses
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Consider how controlling impulses and diabetes might be affected by when you were born. continue
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Nov. 10, 2011
Diabetes and teeth
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Keep your teeth healthy to better manage your diabetes and prevent future health problems. continue
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Nov. 3, 2011
Diabetes in school: Tips for teachers
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How teachers of students with diabetes can help. continue
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Oct. 27, 2011
Diabetes in school
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Prepare yourself for the challenges that may face your child with diabetes in school. continue
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Oct. 19, 2011
Medicare and insulin pumps
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Understand Medicare coverage for insulin pumps. continue
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Oct. 7, 2011
Therapeutic shoes for diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Understand Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes, inserts and foot exams when you have diabetes. continue
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Sept. 30, 2011
Medicare and diabetes supplies
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Understand what supplies are covered under Medicare and help ensure coverage. continue
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