Mary Cruciani, RN, CDCES
Diabetes Educator
My specialties:
- Diabetes education
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Specialize in Insulin Pumps and Sensors
- Diabetes Self Management
Practice philosophy: I like to meet the patient where they are at and tailor the information to what they need
What are you passionate about and why? Insulin pumps. They make life so much easier for folks with Type 1 Diabetes
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Anything that gets me outside
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? When at the age of 12, I read the book "The Making of a Surgeon", I knew I wanted to go into Medicine
What is something you have learned from your patients? I love learning new things from my patients- from their many experiences they have had in their lifetime.
Credentials
- RN
- CDCES
Board-certified specialties
- Diabetes education
Personal interests
- Gardening
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
Memberships
- National Association of Diabetes Educators
Current licenses and certifications
- Licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
Years of experience
- 33
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