Anne Nelson, BSN, RN
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
My specialties:
- Diabetes education
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Insulin and medication management
- Continuous glucose monitoring
Practice philosophy: Providing up to date education, guidance and support to my patients with diabetes, so they feel heard, empowered and have the tools needed to effectively manage this disease.
What are you passionate about and why? Helping people live healthy lives with diabetes.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? After my 4 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I realized I wanted to leave hospital nursing, and be that person to educate and empower others to manage diabetes.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Diabetes is their journey and their voice matters.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Keeping up with technology and new treatment options.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Continue to stay active - doesn’t mean a gym membership. There are options, like chair exercises or using soup cans as weights, walking/biking outside! I love the free you tube gentle yoga videos.
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Board-certified specialties
- Diabetes education
Awards and recognitions
Nursing Excellence Nominee- 2019, Allina Health, Mercy Hospital
Nursing Excellence Award - 2014, Allina Health, Mercy Hospital
Nursing Leadership Nominee - 2013, Allina Health, Mercy Hospital
Personal interests
- Biking at state parks
- Hiking
- Spending time with family and friends
- Taking in the slower pace life at family farm
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Morris
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Current licenses and certifications
- CDCES
- RN
Years of experience
- 16
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)