Mar 14, 2022, 08:28 AM
A common, but not often discussed diabetes complication is osteoporosis. Learn about the link between diabetes and bone health and which of your patients might be at highest risk for bone-related complications.
Mar 7, 2022, 16:05 PM
Have you wondered: who is T1D Exchange? Read on to learn how their work has evolved and how the organization is working to advance quality and equitable care for people with T1D. Plus, get first-hand accounts of the roles of two diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) employed at T1D Exchange Quality Improvement (T1DX-QI) participating centers.
Mar 2, 2022, 16:28 PM
With the application cycle for the 2022 ADCES/CBDCE Mentored Research Fellowship now open, we sat down with our current and past fellows to ask a few questions about their work, career aspirations, and their drive to bridge research and practice to impact the lives of people with diabetes.
Feb 23, 2022, 12:55 PM
Precision medicine, the topic of ADCES' latest practice paper, is a component of person-centered care that is currently shaping diabetes care and will continue to as technology and treatments advance. Read this blog to understand how precision medicine assists in a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes and thus leads to quicker diagnosis and more accurate treatment.
Feb 15, 2022, 10:09 AM
Recently more people with diabetes are talking about plant-based eating. They question if it is a healthy option for people with diabetes, and if so, what tips can they try to begin to eat more plant-based. Learn more about this eating pattern and get practical tips in this blog post from Tami Ross, RD, LD, CDCES, MLDE, FADCES.
Feb 8, 2022, 14:27 PM
As healthcare professionals focus on bringing down someone’s dangerously high blood pressure, they may neglect to talk about weight, their slowly increasing blood sugar, or healthy self-care behaviors that can reduce risk. Read this blog to learn how one director of chronic care management at a federally-qualified health center helps all their clients keep healthy.
Feb 7, 2022, 10:04 AM
As a healthcare provider, you may not be familiar with cost of care limitations that present significant barriers to diabetes care. By having a conversation with patients about their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, you can take a vital step toward providing equitable and actionable care that meets the individual’s needs. Learn more about navigating this discussion here.
Jan 31, 2022, 10:44 AM
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services offer effective solutions to diabetes challenges, however they remain an underutilized benefit for many people with diabetes. In order to improve access to DSMES, the value it offers must be communicated clearly. Christina Whitehouse shares the latest research on the value of DSMES and a practical tip on how to make your DSMES services sustainable.
Jan 27, 2022, 11:26 AM
Diabetes evolves slowly and has deleterious effects on the heart long before a person is ever diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease (CVD). Dana Thompson, MS, RD, CNSC, CDCES, shares new practical guidance from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiologists to prevent CVD, as well as some tips to help you put this into practice.
Jan 20, 2022, 08:00 AM
Every five years, ADCES teams up with the ADA and an array volunteer experts and stakeholders to update the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), which provides guidance for all accredited and recognized DSMES services. The latest version of the standards have just been published and they come with some major changes that will help increase access to these critical services.