Faculty & Staff

Cynthia Fritschi, PhD, RN, CDE

Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Biobehavioral Health Science

NURS 646
UIC College of Nursing
845 South Damen Avenue (MC 802)
Chicago, IL 60612-7350

Phone: 312.996.4260
Email: fritschi@uic.edu

Research / Discovery
Dr. Fritschi's research is in the area of diabetes, physical activity, and symptoms. Her current research focuses on diabetes, exercise and fatigue. Specifically, she is examining the real-time interrelationships among blood glucose levels, physical activity levels, and diabetes symptoms, including fatigue in adults with type 2 diabetes. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and has extensive clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients with diabetes.

Teaching / Learning
Dr. Fritschi teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology for the Graduate Entry Program (GEP) and NUEL 518: Advanced Diabetes Management.

Service / Practice
Dr. Fritschi is an active member of the American Diabetes Association, and volunteers for the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo and at diabetes camp each year. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Personal
Dr. Fritschi enjoys music, theater, travelling, reading, and cooking.

Current Research Projects:

• Momentary Biobehavioral Effects on Physical Activity in Adults with T2 Diabetes NINR/NIH: 1K99NR012219-01