Melissa Fulghum, F.N.P. Completes Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management

Melissa Fulghum, F.N.P. of MMC’s Endocrinology Department completes herBoard Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Melissa Fulghum,F.N.P joined Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in the Endocrinology department in2017. Melissa hasrecently completed her Board Certification by the American Association ofDiabetes Educators, making her Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management.

In addition tocongratulating Melissa on this accomplishment, the Clinic recognizes hercontinued interest and passion in the care of the diabetic patient. This includes new treatmentoptions, such as the newest technology in insulin delivery systems and glucosemonitoring.

Melissa works closely withDr. James K. Rone, who shares, “Diabetes is epidemic in Tennessee, inthe US, and worldwide (8.5% of all human adults, according to the World HealthOrganization). Its management demands thoughtful picking and choosing, mixingand matching from a panoply of pharmaceuticals, and hi-tech devices devoted tometabolic monitoring and drug administration. It has long been recognized thatspecialty physicians teamed with advanced-practice nurses perform these complexfunctions best. I congratulate Melissa, and value beyond words hercontributions to MMC’s diabetology toolkit.”

Murfreesboro Medical Clinicis proud to have providers, like Melissa Fulghum, F.N.P., committed to itsmission of providing quality healthcare to the community.

To schedule an appointmentwith MMC Endocrinology, visit mmclinic.com or call 615-867-8130.

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