Perspectives on Diabetes Care

This is the official blog of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists where we share recent research and professional opinions on diabetes care and education.

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If you're looking for professional opinions on diabetes care and education, you're in the right place. Perspectives on Diabetes Care is the official ADCES® diabetes care and education blog that shares helpful views on diabetes care and education. 

This is where you'll find practical tips on working with people affected by prediabetes, diabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions and the latest research and viewpoints on issues facing diabetes care and education specialists and the people they serve.

 

 

Current & Past ADCES Blog Articles

 

AADE’s Vision for the Specialty: Cardiometabolic and Related Conditions

Feb 6, 2019, 17:49 PM

There are six key strategies to support the Vision, but I’d like to highlight the "integration of cardiometabolic and related conditions" in this blog. While this is part of our new Vision for the Specialty, it is really something that we have done all along and we need to be sure that others know this. Learn three ways you can start sharing this message here.


Being Balanced for National Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov 9, 2018, 11:45 AM

Balance is important for long-term health with diabetes. Just one bad step can cause a fall and lead to negative consequences that change a person’s life. Karen Kemmis shares valuable resources any diabetes educator can incorporate with their diabetes awareness-raising activities.


Changing the Conversation: Language Matters

Sep 24, 2018, 11:00 AM

AADE and diabetes educators have been able to push the importance of using neutral, non-judgmental language when talking with or about a person with diabetes. Discover or revisit the videos and media that remind us words matter when talking with or about a person with diabetes.


Dive into DANA!

Aug 16, 2018, 12:46 PM

Have you "dipped your toes" and logged into DANA yet? Maybe you haven’t had the chance yet. President-elect Karen Kemmis summarizes why you should get over to DANA as soon as possible in this quick read.


Getting Ready for AADE18

Jul 24, 2018, 11:33 AM

I don’t want to wish a minute of summer away, but I am getting excited for August 17 to 20 when I’ll be at AADE18! It will be here before we know it, so here are 10 recommendations I’d like to share in preparation for Baltimore.


Exciting Legislation for Diabetes Educators Introduced!

May 11, 2018, 15:20 PM

Advocacy pays off! Karen follows up on her last blog post about advocacy for national diabetes funding and introduces legislation for diabetes education that will soon need your support.


Making a Connection with Congress

Apr 3, 2018, 17:32 PM

Are you passionate about advocacy? CDE and Physical Therapist Karen Kemmis is, especially when it comes to supporting diabetes initiatives. Read about her trip to Washington, D.C. this spring to meet her congressional representative and learn more about what you can expect in your travels for advocacy.


Keeping Illness Home

Mar 1, 2018, 18:06 PM

This flu season has been rough...and now Karen Kemmis is home sick. While she initially struggled to call in sick, she knew her patients would be better off if she kept her illness at home. How do you stay healthy during the flu season?


Volunteers are the Key to the Future

Jan 17, 2018, 18:02 PM

Karen Kemmis attended the 2018 Coordinating Bodies Leadership Program this past weekend. She was thrilled to see so many first-time attendees, and believes that new volunteer members will be the key in our future.


The 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Are Here!

Dec 15, 2017, 12:04 PM

Karen Kemmis looks forward to the release of the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes each year. Read the new standards and share them with your colleagues!