AANP Fellow · National Speaker · Educator · Author
Advancing Clinical Leadership in Diabetes & Obesity Care
Lucia M. Novak, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDTC, FAANP brings over 30 years of clinical expertise as a nationally recognized consultant, speaker, and advocate transforming diabetes and obesity management.
Board Certified Adult Health NP & Advanced Diabetes Management · Co-Host Diabetes Day by Day (ADA) · U.S. Army Nurse Corps Veteran · 30+ Years Clinical Experience
Areas of Expertise
Specialized Knowledge, Decades of Practice
From the front lines of military medicine to national leadership roles, Lucia has built deep expertise across the full spectrum of metabolic disease.
Diabetes Management
Therapeutics, technologies, and management of diabetes-related complications and comorbidities
Clinical Inertia
ADA Therapeutic Inertia Steering Committee member; strategies to overcome treatment delays
Obesity Medicine
GLP-1 therapies, advanced obesity management, and metabolic health optimization
Insulin Therapy
Basal insulin initiation, fixed-ratio combinations, affordability advocacy, and biosimilars
Cardiovascular & Kidney
Managing diabetes-related cardiovascular risk and kidney disease complications
Education & Research
Peer-reviewed publications, continuing education, and graduate-level nursing instruction
Recognition
Awards & Honors
2026
AANP Fellow
Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners — inducted June 2026
2025
America’s Top NP
Point of Care Network — peer-nominated NP excellence in patient care, leadership, and community service
2025
Donna Tomky Award
ADCES Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice, honoring innovation in diabetes self-management integration
2015
Walter Reed Master Clinician
Recognized among the top 2% of providers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2010
DAISY Award
The DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses, honoring clinical excellence, compassion, and patient-centered care
Earlier honors include the QUEST Pinnacle of Excellence Award (2009), for the highest patient-satisfaction ratings hospital-wide, and the QUEST Silver Torch of Excellence Award (2008 & 2009), for exceptional leadership and patient advocacy — both from Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Featured In
Media & Podcasts
Sharing evidence-based insights on diabetes and obesity management through national platforms.
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Day by Day
Co-host with Neil Skolnik, MD — practical advice for people living with diabetes
CDHub360
Clinical Inertia in Diabetes
Strategies for primary care to overcome treatment delays and embrace modern therapies
HCPLive
Insulin Affordability & Access
With Diana Isaacs, PharmD — turning points in making insulin accessible to all
PDA Week 2025
Optimizing GLP-1 Therapies
Improving outcomes across diabetes and obesity care with next-generation treatments
Speaking & Consulting
Bring Lucia to Your Next Event
Available for keynotes, grand rounds, continuing education programs, advisory boards, and consulting engagements in diabetes and obesity management.