Meet Ruth & Deb
Deb Urquhart ARNP, CDCES
Deb Urquhart is a nurse practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with extensive experience in pediatric and adult endocrinology.
She received her Master's degree in Nursing from Simmons College in Boston and has worked in diabetes care and education in medical centers, communities, and diabetes camps. Deb earned her CDE credential in 1985 and has devoted many years to diabetes education and helping healthcare professionals expand their knowledge and expertise.
For more than 21 years, Deb and Ruth shared their knowledge, experience, humor, and passion for diabetes education through their Diabetes Review Classes.
Ruth Toiba, PhD, RD, LD/N, CDCES
Dr. Ruth Toiba is a registered and licensed dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and diabetes.
She received her PhD in Biology from Tel Aviv University in Israel and has worked with adults, children, and high-risk pregnant women. She has also taught nutrition at academic institutions and participated in numerous community and professional diabetes education programs.
For more than 21 years, Ruth and Deb worked together to educate and prepare healthcare professionals pursuing diabetes credentials, sharing their knowledge, experience, and commitment to quality diabetes education.