{"id":38560,"date":"2020-11-14T08:02:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T13:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=38560"},"modified":"2020-11-06T10:13:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T15:13:31","slug":"world-diabetes-day-2020-diabetes-nurses-make-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/14\/world-diabetes-day-2020-diabetes-nurses-make-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"World Diabetes Day 2020 &#8211; Diabetes: Nurses Make the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-10.12.02-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38561\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-10.12.02-AM-600x429.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-10.12.02-AM-600x429.png 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-10.12.02-AM-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-10.12.02-AM.png 744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>November 14<sup>th<\/sup> is World Diabetes Day.\u00a0 The theme for\u00a0World Diabetes Day\u00a02020\u00a0is\u00a0<em>The Nurse and Diabetes<\/em>. The International Diabetes Federation\u2019s campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes. Nurses are members of a larger healthcare team that play a vital role in helping individuals with diabetes understand their condition and manage it daily. Our vibrant community has many health care providers that support either people who are living with diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today, we would like to highlight the diabetes nurse educator at the Lady Dunn Health Centre\u2019s North Algoma Diabetes Education Program for our <strong>Nurse Spotlight: Ren\u00e9e Mellish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have you been working as a diabetes nurse educator?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have been working as a diabetes educator for 8 years. Time is flying!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What inspired you to become a diabetes educator?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I completed a diabetes education certificate through a local college and it was during my work placement that I recognized how important the role of the nurse educator was \u2013 the clients themselves, the relationships that we develop as educators, providing individualized education and support \u2013 this is what inspired me to pursue this career path.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some of your interests\/hobbies outside of diabetes education?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When I moved to Wawa 22 years ago, I must admit that I was not an avid outdoorsperson.\u00a0 Fishing and hunting were foreign pastimes to me.\u00a0 Since that time, I have certainly come a long way.\u00a0 I have embraced all that Northern Ontario living has to offer\u2026 fishing (on warm days only!), hiking the amazing trails, cycling, trying my luck at gardening and tinkering in our garage making projects with wood. My husband shakes his head every time I bring home another piece of \u201crotten\u201d wood!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being allowed to embark on a client\u2019s diabetes journey with them. \u00a0There may be struggles and challenges along the way, but if I am able to play a role in an individual\u2019s sense of wellbeing and help them achieve their health-related goals, then, I am a happy diabetes educator!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What services are offered through the North Algoma Diabetes Education Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The North Algoma Diabetes Education Program offers diabetes self-management education and support to adults 18 years of age and older living with diabetes.\u00a0 These individuals may have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes.\u00a0 Our staff includes myself, Justine, a Registered Dietitian, and Kim, a Foot Care Nurse.\u00a0 We offer services throughout North Algoma, visiting White River and Dubreuilville monthly, Missanabie twice a year, and Michipicoten First Nation as requested.\u00a0 The way that we are providing our services has certainly changed during the COVID19 pandemic, however, we continue to encourage those living with diabetes to reach out for support \u2013 we are just a phone call away.\u00a0 We can be reached by calling 705-856-2335 extension 3108.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Today we celebrate all of the outstanding health care providers within our community who positively impact individuals living with diabetes! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>THANK YOU<\/em><\/strong><strong> for your commitment and passion for patient care and for <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MAKING THE DIFFERENCE FOR DIABETES<\/em><\/strong><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; November 14th is World Diabetes Day.\u00a0 The theme for\u00a0World Diabetes Day\u00a02020\u00a0is\u00a0The Nurse and Diabetes. 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