Kathryn E. Kreider

Kathryn E. Kreider serves as an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing since July 2014, maintaining dual clinical-academic roles through Duke's Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition and the Duke Lipid Clinic. She functions as lead faculty for the endocrinology specialty program and holds board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).

Her educational credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Duke University (2013), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from University of Florida (2007, 2005), and a BS in Psychology from Samford University (2004).

Dr. Kreider's research concentrates on diabetes pathophysiology and management across multiple dimensions. Primary investigation areas encompass type 1 and type 2 diabetes complications, metabolic dysregulation in obesity, nutritional interventions, acute complications like diabetic ketoacidosis, inpatient glycemic control protocols, behavioral self-management strategies, and psychiatric comorbidities including depression. Her clinical trial work through the Duke Diabetes Research Clinic examines therapeutic innovations for diabetes and hypertension.

Professional recognition includes:

• Outstanding Capstone Project award for 2014 (DNP project on diabetic ketoacidosis protocol implementation)
• Honorable mention from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

She directs significant professional service as Education Chair for the Endocrine Nurses Society and serves on the American Diabetes Association's Professional Practice Committee responsible for annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes guidelines. Her NIH/NIDDK-funded trial participation includes the GRADE glycemia reduction study and SPRINT hypertension trial, complemented by industry-sponsored type 2 diabetes therapeutic evaluations.