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Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Great Neck, NY
Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.

Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C is an adult nurse practitioner in Great Neck, NY. She completed her undergraduate education at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY, before earning her Master’s degree in adult primary care nursing at New York University. While with Endocrinology and Diabetes of Long Island PC, she collaborated with physicians to provide patient care and diabetes education. Her honors include the Susan D. Hibbard Scholarship, which is awarded for a strong commitment to the advancement of diabetes research. Lisa currently works with the Chiari Institute at North Shore University Hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery.
 

Recent Articles from Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise

When you have type 2 diabetes, physical activity is an important component of your treatment plan.  It’s also important to have a healthy meal plan and maintain your blood glucose level through medications or insulin, if necessary.

Type 2 Diabetes: How to Lose Weight

Weight loss is a common recommendation for treatment for type 2 diabetes. Many people are overweight when they’re first diagnosed, and that extra fat actually increases their insulin resistance (when their bodies can’t properly use the hormone insulin).