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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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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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Nov. 12, 2010
The blame game
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Avoid blame and focus on making positive changes when facing a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. continue
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Nov. 4, 2010
Care, control help ease fear of diabetes complications
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Don't let fear of complications paralyze you in managing diabetes. continue
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Oct. 22, 2010
Taking diabetes education to the streets
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Researchers in St. Louis fan out into the community to deliver diabetes education. continue
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Oct. 15, 2010
Don't drive with low blood glucose
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Don't risk driving impaired because of low blood glucose. Increase awareness, and test if necessary. continue
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Oct. 9, 2010
With diabetes, plan ahead for emergencies
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Even with diabetes, you can survive emergencies with proper preparation. continue
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Sept. 30, 2010
Tips to keep blood sugar steady
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
How to avoid low blood sugar swings. continue
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Sept. 21, 2010
Diabetes and procrastination — Not a good combination
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Next time you find yourself procrastinating about an aspect of your diabetes care, ask yourself why and what you can do about it. continue
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Sept. 14, 2010
Diabetes and job discrimination
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Know your rights when it comes to diabetes and job discrimination. continue
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Aug. 21, 2010
Enjoy fair food without torpedoing your diet
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to skip the county fair. With these tips you can enjoy your fair favorites and stay on your diet. continue
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Aug. 6, 2010
Tips for managing diabetes with a hectic lifestyle
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
A busy lifestyle can make diabetes management challenging. Follow these tips to stay healthy. continue
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July 30, 2010
Pain relief difficult with neuropathies
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Adequate relief from pain difficult to find with neuropathies. continue
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July 13, 2010
Autonomic neuropathy hits many body functions
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Nerve damage attacks involuntary body functions. continue
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June 30, 2010
Foot protection key with peripheral neuropathy
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Damage to feet happens easily with peripheral neuropathy. continue
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June 19, 2010
Diabetic neuropathy can be painful complication
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Nerve damage is most common serious complication of diabetes. continue
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June 5, 2010
Diabetes service dogs provide valuable help
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Diabetes service dogs can sense blood sugar level, help with tasks. continue
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May 22, 2010
Why blood sugar control is so important
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Follow these tips to stay healthy and prevent future problems related to diabetes. continue
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May 5, 2010
Diabetes product packaging challenges consumers
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Opening some sealed products can be challenging for those taking care of diabetes. continue
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April 10, 2010
Needle anxiety: Injecting insulin in public
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
People with diabetes face issue of injecting insulin in public. continue
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April 2, 2010
Use the rule of 15 to treat low blood glucose
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Hop to it to improve your blood glucose. continue
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March 30, 2010
Future holds hope for managing diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Son hopes to prove to military that managing diabetes won't hold him back. continue
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March 23, 2010
With diabetes, kidney care is crucial
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Take good care of your kidneys, so they can take good care of you. continue
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March 13, 2010
Diabetes educators play key role
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
If you have diabetes or are at risk, take advantage of diabetes education opportunities. continue
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March 6, 2010
Use blood glucose numbers to better manage diabetes
By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Use these tips to get more out of your blood glucose monitoring. continue
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