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Donnas Diabetes Corner

SUGAR & THE BLUES

About me

Location	Virginia, United States
Introduction	I am a Family Nurse Practitioner who works in a Free Clinic for the uninsured poor. Over 60% of my patients have the diagnosis of diabetes. The research literature estimates that at least 50% of my patients are depressed. If patients are able to start feeling better emotionally they are better able to take care of themselves physically. I try to help my patients feel better not only physically but mentally as well with medications, education, proper nutrition, and exercise. I am in my second semester in a Doctoral of Nursing Program. Personally, I am happily married for almost 28 years and have 2 grown children. My daughter is an elementary school teacher who was recently married. My son is in his last year of law school. In my free time I enjoy travel, ballroom dancing, golfing, and soccer games.

Location

Virginia, United States

Introduction

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner who works in a Free Clinic for the uninsured poor. Over 60% of my patients have the diagnosis of diabetes. The research literature estimates that at least 50% of my patients are depressed. If patients are able to start feeling better emotionally they are better able to take care of themselves physically. I try to help my patients feel better not only physically but mentally as well with medications, education, proper nutrition, and exercise. I am in my second semester in a Doctoral of Nursing Program. Personally, I am happily married for almost 28 years and have 2 grown children. My daughter is an elementary school teacher who was recently married. My son is in his last year of law school. In my free time I enjoy travel, ballroom dancing, golfing, and soccer games.