20 years experience as a nurse, the last 9 of which have been dedicated to diabetes education. Past experience includes a tour through ICU-CCU, Emergency Department, Home Health and Outpatient Surgery.

Author and illustrator of "Diabetes: A Lighter Look at the Serious Subject of Diabetes" 2003. In January 2007, created a CD of DIABETease cartoons in English and Spanish with diabetes clip art and tips on using humor. See www.tgarnero.com for more information. Authored and illustrated a book for the American Diabetes Association, "Your First Year with Diabetes" slated for publication Fall 2008.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Diabetes Educator.

But can I take out the trash?

Cartoonist / comedian / humorist / keynote speaker / health entertainer

2004-2005 national Diabetes Educator of the Year (American Association of Diabetes Educators)

2004 Allene Van Son award for best education tool with diabetes cartoons (American Association of Diabetes Educators)

Immediate Past President and member of the California Central Coast chapter of the American Association of Diabetes Educators

Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Association of Diabetes Educators

Just completed a science-based book with a humorous slant for the American Diabetes Association (pub. 2008)

2007-2008 AADE Professional Development Committee member

Topic Name	Date + Time	Location	Contact
Diabetes Support groups for type 1 and type 2 [link]	Please call our office at 415-600-0506 or visit our website for more information as group times vary. We have a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CDE on staff as well as many other dynamic CDEs who facilitate the groups.	Center for Diabetes Services, California Pacific Medical Center, 3801 Sacramento Street, 7th Floor, S.F., CA 94115	Contact