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Clinical Diabetes 21:88-89, 2003
© American Diabetes Association ®, Inc., 2003

Practice Profile

Combining Clinical Diabetes and Clinical Research

Claresa Levetan, MD

The first 20% of the full text of this article appears below.

Who? Laura Want, RN, MSN, BC-ADM

What? A certified diabetes educator and certified clinical research coordinator who is board certified in advanced management.

Where? MedStar Clinical Research Center, Washington, D.C.

Editor’s note: In the "Practice Profiles" department of Clinical Diabetes, we spotlight clinicians who have chosen to dedicate a significant portion of their time to the care of patients with diabetes.

When did you first get interested in the health care field?

Even in elementary school, I was interested in helping people. As I learned more about the various health care opportunities, I settled on nursing as a career.

Where did you get your nursing degree?

I earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

How did you first get interested in diabetes?

During a medical rotation in diabetes education, I was fascinated by the challenges people face in coping with diabetes.

Did you work in other areas before you went into diabetes nursing?

My earlier experiences in medical-surgical units and nursing informatics provided a good foundation for diabetes care.

What struck you most about working with patients with diabetes?

Diabetes is a long-term condition that invades every aspect of a person’s life. Managing daily life with diabetes is a constant juggling act. I also enjoy the long-term relationships you can develop . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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