Synopses & Reviews
Trusted information for the friend, coworker, or relative with useful insights into the life of a diabetic.
About the Author
Janet Meirelles is a registered nurse (in California, Oregon, and Washington), Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Health Education Specialist. She specializes in matters relating to diabetes: teaching, leading groups, speaking, and writing. She has appeared on every type of TV and radio program to discuss diabetes and healthy eating for everyone. Ms. Meirelles teaches/speaks to lay and professional groups from 8 to 1200, as well as seeing private patients. She also consults for and does outpatient education for a major medical health care provider.
Ms. Meirelles graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Both degrees were awarded with academic honors. She did graduate work at UCLA and was certified in gerontology. After her studies she took a national exam and is also a Certified Health Education Specialist.