Abigail “Abbie” Chesterson is the Director of the Diabetes Education Center at Penn Medicine – University of Pennsylvania Health System. Abbie grew up outside of Philadelphia and studied Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. After graduating, she completed her Dietetic Internship with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. After working for a few years as a Registered Dietitian in Washington, D.C., Abbie decided to pursue her Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certificate. She has experience working with three hospital diabetes programs, in both the hospital-based Diabetes Education Center and in the primary care provider’s office. In recent years, Abbie has represented newer Diabetes Educators as a member of various task forces with the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education. She enjoys working with patients with all types of diabetes and enjoys bringing her nutrition expertise to the diabetes world.Health Equity 100 Awards
The Health Equity 100 honors those who contribute to making healthcare equitable to patients with disabilities. Small and large efforts all count!
We acknowledge the following categories who create equitable efforts in medicine, promotion, legislation, education, patient care, support, training, fitness, nutrition and more:
- HealthEquity100 Leader
- HealthEquity100 Business
- HealthEquity100 NonProfit/Foundation
- HealthEquity100 Media
- HealthEquity100 Rising Stars
- HealthEquity100 Sport, Exercise, and Fitness
- HealthEquity100 Diabetes
- HealthEquity100 Nutrition
- HealthEquity100 Therapy
Abigail “Abbie” Chesterson is the Director of the Diabetes Education Center at Penn Medicine – University of Pennsylvania Health System. Abbie grew up outside of Philadelphia and studied Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. After graduating, she completed her Dietetic Internship with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. After working for a few years as a Registered Dietitian in Washington, D.C., Abbie decided to pursue her Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certificate. She has experience working with three hospital diabetes programs, in both the hospital-based Diabetes Education Center and in the primary care provider’s office. In recent years, Abbie has represented newer Diabetes Educators as a member of various task forces with the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education. She enjoys working with patients with all types of diabetes and enjoys bringing her nutrition expertise to the diabetes world.