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.

Type 2 Diabetes Overview

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) develop gradually—so gradually, in fact, that it’s possible to miss them or to not connect them as related symptoms. Some people are actually surprised when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes because they’ve gone to the doctor for something else (eg, f

Type 2 Diabetes Causes

Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn’t use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

Type 2 Diabetes Facts and Tips

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise

When you have type 2 diabetes, physical activity is an important component of your treatment plan.

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).

Introduction: Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Type 2 Diabetes Complications

With type 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus), if you don’t work hard to keep your blood glucose level under control, there are short- and long-term complications to contend with. However, by watching the amount and types of food you eat (your meal plan), exercising, and taking any necessary medications,