I am an occupational therapist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, and I find my work deeply fulfilling. My areas of expertise are aging, caregiving, and diabetes self-management. 

In 2019, 37.3 million people had diabetes, and an estimated 96 million had prediabetes. As someone who has worked as a diabetes care and education specialist for over 13 years, I've seen firsthand the impact of poorly managed diabetes and the importance of education in preventing the complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes.

Managing diabetes starts with you, and with proper education and support, you can successfully manage your condition. Diabetes self-management education has been proven effective in helping individuals lose weight, improve A1C levels, and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and hospitalizations.