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St. Anthony's Nurse Honored as 'Diabetes Educator of Year'

Nancy Trebilcock, who works at St. Anthony's outpatient department, has a dedication to educating others about the truths of this disease.

Nancy Trebilcock, nurse at in South County, has been named Diabetes Educator of the Year by the St. Louis Diabetes Educators, a local networking group of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Trebilcock was awarded for her “outstanding leadership, service and dedication to diabetes education.”

Trebilcock, a Wentzville resident, has been a nurse for 39 years and a certified diabetes educator for the past 19, according to a press release. She has spent the last three in the diabetes and nutrition education services department of St. Anthony’s.

“Most of the time, people have so many fears and misconceptions regarding diabetes,” Trebilcock said in a press release.  “I try to dispel those fears and give them good, basic background information on how they can improve their health.  I put on my ‘mom hat’ and tell them that their diabetes is their responsibility – not their doctors’ or their families’ – and I help them to take charge of it.”

Trebilcock’s manager at St. Anthony’s, Mary Lawrence, was also presented a Diabetes Educator of the Year award in 2004. Lawrence said she was thankful for Trebilcock’s commitment to her patients.

“She always makes her patients feel at ease, and her presentations in the community are well-received,” Lawrence said in a press release. “She is very thorough and is always bringing us new information on diabetes. Nancy is very passionate about her job.”

Trebilcock said the award only motivates her to continue on her mission.

“I try to provide help, hope and the chance to live a healthier life,” Trebilcock said.  “It’s just the job I was always meant to do.”


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