Leighsa Cornwell, RN,CDCES
- Primary Specialties: Diabetes Education, Diabetes Management
- Additional Specialty: Endocrinology
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender: Female
About the provider
Leighsa is a registered nurse and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She provides diabetes education and continuous follow-up care for diabetic patients.
Additional Information
Leighsa provides education and guidance related to:
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Carbohydrate consumption
- Lab results (A1C, fasting glucose, c-peptide, serum insulin level)
- Blood sugar checks and personalized targets
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Blood sugar medications
- Exercise and blood sugar
- Understanding nutrition labels
She joined Horizon Health in 2011 as the community health and disease management coordinator. She is part of a diabetes team that includes endocrinology, primary care, podiatry, nutrition, and diabetes education.
- College
- Registered Nurse Indiana State University
- Bachelors Degree in Community Health Indiana State University
- Board Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Diabetes Education
Organizations
- American Association of Diabetes Educators
Podcast: Diabetes – Part 3
Leighsa Cornwell, RN, certified diabetes educator, discusses pre-diabetes, levels of care, and resources available. The discussion includes children and the foods to avoid.
Podcast: Diabetes – Part 2 (food)
Leighsa Cornwell, RN, certified diabetes educator, discusses food and the importance of knowing what you're putting into your body.
Podcast: Diabetes – Part 1
Leighsa Cornwell, RN, certified diabetes educator, discusses the prevalence of diabetes in children. The discussion includes how to stay well if you are diabetic, including the complications to watch for.