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Joslin

Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is the world's largest diabetes research center, diabetes clinic, and provider of diabetes education. Joslin's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes.

Joslin Representatives

Patty Bonsignore RN, CDE, MS

Patty Bonsignore has been a nurse for 25 years, focusing on diabetes for the past 15 years.

Amy Campbell MS, RD, CDE

Amy Campbell has been a dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Joslin for 16 years.

Dr. David Erani MD

Dr. David Erani is the Director of Medical Programs for Joslin Diabetes Center.

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