Meet Lucille Hughes
Dr. Lucille Hughes is the President of Diabetes Insights LLC. She has been a Registered Nurse for 40 years and has more than 37 years’ experience in both inpatient and outpatient diabetes care and program management. As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she has cared for patients across the age spectrum from pediatrics to adult patients with diabetes.
She is considered an expert in:
“Lucille is passionate about sharing her knowledge and educating healthcare patients and the professional community.”
Lucille: Respected Leader in Diabetes Care and Education
Lucille is considered an expert in injection therapy, insulin pump therapy, and in the use of continuous glucose monitoring. She is board certified in advanced diabetes management and is proud to be a fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists where she has served over seven years in the following positions: Board of Director, Member’s Affiliate Liaison, Treasurer, President Elect, 2023 President, and Immediate Past President.
Her professional career contains the right mix of clinical experience, scientific rigor, and leadership skills. She has served as a consultant for national diabetes associations and private industries. She has been published in peer-reviewed articles, and has created over 15 diabetes education programs in NYS. She has presented nationally.
Lucille Through Their Eyes
A few words from the people who’ve worked with Lucille, in their own voices.
awards & accreditations
Dr. Lucille Hughes is a nationally recognized speaker and expert in diabetes care. She has delivered presentations at major conferences, including the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) annual meetings. Her leadership roles, such as serving as Past President of ADCES, and her numerous accolades underscore her significant contributions to the field. See some of them here.
2023
President Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
2021
Recipient of the Long Island Business News Healthcare Heroes award
2019
Nurse of Excellence Award, South Nassau Communities Hospital
CDC
Diabetes Prevention Program
Master Trainer
CDC
Diabetes Prevention Program
Lifestyle Coach
Six Sigma
Green Belt
2011
Recipient of the Long Island Business News Healthcare Heroes award
2011
Nurse of Excellence Award, St. Joseph Hospital
2005
HANYS Pinnacle Award Honorable Mention
Received Diabetes Educator of the Year 2004 by the Metropolitan New York Association of Diabetes
2018
Treasure for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Member of the Board of Directors for ADCES 2017-2024
Board Member for the NYS Coordinating Body of the American Association of Diabetes Educators 2014-present
Member of the American Diabetes Association
Member of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists