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New chair named for National Diabetes Education Program
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The National Diabetes Education Program, a joint program of NIH and CDC, has named Linda Siminerio, RN, PhD, as its chair, according to a release from the organization.
“The [National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)] plays a unique role in bringing together diverse stakeholders to foster cooperation and collaboration to improve diabetes outcomes,” Siminerio said in the release. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to advance the NDEP’s work to create awareness, educate and provide support and behavioral strategies to improve care for the prevention and management of diabetes.”
According to the release, Siminerio will help in efforts to facilitate the adoption of proven approaches to prevent or delay diabetes onset and complications.
“Dr. Siminerio is a pioneer in the field of diabetes education, a nationally recognized advocate for diabetes education and care,” Judith Fradkin, MD, director of the division of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases for the NIH’s National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. “Dr. Siminerio has developed strategies that have translated successfully into programs to help all people with diabetes, and specifically those in underserved populations.”