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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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Sept. 22, 2011
Medical I.D. bracelets
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Medical I.D. bracelets might help save your life during a medical emergency. continue
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Sept. 13, 2011
Insulin pumps
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Explore whether insulin pumps might be right for you. continue
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Sept. 1, 2011
Managing diabetes with diabetes apps
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How using mobile technologies such as diabetes apps can help you better manage diabetes. continue
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Aug. 19, 2011
Avoiding hypoglycemia unawareness
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Strategies to help avoid low blood sugar when you don't have any symptoms. continue
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Aug. 10, 2011
Understanding hypoglycemia unawareness
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Hypoglycemia unawareness can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels without any warning symptoms. continue
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Aug. 4, 2011
Top 10 diabetes myths
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Many myths surround diabetes. Here's a look at some of the top ones. continue
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July 8, 2011
Dr. Bernstein diet and beyond
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Clarify the role of carbohydrates in the Dr. Bernstein diet and find a healthy eating plan that works for you. continue
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June 24, 2011
Traveling with diabetes — plan ahead
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Before you leave for your next trip, consider these tips for traveling when you have diabetes. continue
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June 17, 2011
Beware summer extremes with insulin
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Take steps to avoid problems with insulin during hot weather. continue
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June 11, 2011
Diabulimia: Recognize this eating disorder
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Recognize signs of diabulimia — an eating disorder in those with type 1 diabetes. continue
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May 19, 2011
Managing diabetes: How to make changes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
When making changes in your life, it may help to think of change as a three-step process. continue
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May 5, 2011
If you have prediabetes, do something about it now
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Prevent or delay diabetes by changing your lifestyle. continue
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April 26, 2011
Diabetes lifestyle: Focus on small changes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Small diabetes lifestyle changes can yield big health improvements. continue
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March 31, 2011
New diabetes diagnosis
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Common reactions to a new diabetes diagnosis. continue
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March 11, 2011
Kidney disease: No early symptoms
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Care for your kidneys now, because kidney disease symptoms only occur in advanced kidney disease. continue
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March 2, 2011
Why high blood sugar is bad
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
The effects of high blood sugar may not be immediately obvious. But blood sugar control is essential for long-term health. continue
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Feb. 19, 2011
Tips for diabetes caregivers
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How to be supportive if your loved one has diabetes. continue
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Feb. 11, 2011
Insulin safety
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How to avoid insulin errors and what to do if you make one. continue
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Feb. 4, 2011
Diabetes prescription challenges
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Some common diabetes prescription challenges — how do you cope? continue
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Jan. 14, 2011
Take me away
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Make time to pamper yourself, even if it's at home. continue
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Jan. 4, 2011
Dieting
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Forget the diet — make permanent changes for a healthier life, and give yourself some credit. continue
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Dec. 28, 2010
Losers are winners
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Finding ways to fit physical activity and weight loss into your daily life. continue
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Dec. 9, 2010
The diabetes blues
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Why taking a safe break can be an important part of diabetes management. continue
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Dec. 1, 2010
Sleep and diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How improving your sleep habits may help you manage your diabetes. continue
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Nov. 24, 2010
A life not defined by diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Inspiration for living your life to the fullest while managing your diabetes. continue
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