Amy Hess Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE, is an advanced practice dietitian, diabetes educator and coordinator for the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center Teen Transition program, working with the adult and pediatric endocrinologists in the clinic to more effectively allow transition care throughout the life span. She speaks internationally on all diabetes topics, especially children and teens with diabetes, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors. She is actively involved in the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as several international groups for diabetes and pre-diabetes. She was named 2018 IL AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year and also received the 2018 Pan Arab Congress on Diabetes Award of Excellence for her contributions to diabetes care and education.