Claudia Harris

Claudia Harris, RN, CDE, practiced as a diabetes educator in Eugene, Oregon, for 10 years before joining Abbott Diabetes Care recently as a clinical specialist. She was named Diabetes Educator of the Year in Oregon in 2003.

Claudia has written presentations on sexual dysfunction and other topics related to diabetes self-management for the American Diabetes Association statewide Diabetes Expo programs.

Articles By This Columnist

Shhh No More! Diabetes and Sexual Dysfunction

If you have diabetes you have probably had conversations with your healthcare professional (doctor, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, nurse, dietitian) about many of your concerns regarding the complications of diabetes. You likely discussed your heart health and circulation, kidney function, vision, foot care and possible neuropathy (disease of the nerves). I bet you also reviewed your latest lab results for cholesterol and Alc.