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 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES EDUCATORS NAMES GAYLE M. LORENZI EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Diabetes Educator Recognized for Dedication to Teaching People with Both Diabetes and Disabilities MILPITAS, Calif., October 1, 2001 - Gayle M. Lorenzi, RN, CDE has been named Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The AADE award --sponsored since 1985 by LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company -- is given to an individual who has made a special contribution to diabetes education through dedication and innovation in the daily practice of patient care. "Gayle Lorenzi is a caring and professional diabetes educator who is thoroughly dedicated to her patients," said Charles Renfroe, senior manager of professional affairs at LifeScan. "Her commitment to diabetes education and patient empowerment is truly remarkable. Gayle serves as a role model to the entire diabetes education community, and she is well-deserving of this award." Through all of her affiliations, Gayle has inspired patients, professionals and volunteers to raise the standards of diabetes care. Currently, Gayle is the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications Coordinator at the University of California San Diego. She is also the Staffing Coordinator and Co-Director of the American Diabetes Association Camp Wana Kura in the San Diego area, Educator Co-Chair for the San Diego Association of Diabetes Educators (SDADE), and Chair of the Diabetes Coalition of California. Gayle's educational contributions to the diabetes community have been evident throughout her 21-year career. Day-in and day-out, she has devoted herself to educating her patients. Recognizing that education needs to be incorporated into every facet of a patient's life, she spearheaded the development of SDADE's Diabetes Mellitus - A Guide for the Outpatient Setting to help physician-office personnel assist their patients in managing diabetes. She also helped develop SDADE's School Nurse Brochure, which was created to assist parents and school personnel in the care of students with diabetes. While working as coordinator for the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, Gayle also developed tools to enhance patient care, including a diabetes education patient newsletter and The Diabetes Survival Book, which was written to help patients with insulin dosage adjustments. Gayle's commitment to patient empowerment is also evident from her work on the statewide California task force that developed Take Charge! -- a training program to help inform and equip patients in managing their own diabetes care. This program is now being used by several diabetes organizations and has been replicated in other states.
LifeScan, a leading maker of blood glucose monitoring products, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with diabetes. More diabetes specialists recommend the company's OneTouch® Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems than any other brand. Every day, more than three million people rely on OneTouch Systems for simple testing and accurate results. For healthcare professional resources, and information about diabetes care and LifeScan products and services, visit www.LifeScan.com. |
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