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

 

Peer Support: The Missing Link?

Jul 19, 2021, 10:45 AM

As medical professionals, we may be experts in certain realms of diabetes, but we may not be best suited to offer the sustained support that is crucial to helping our people with diabetes thrive. Tamara Oser, MD, shares how peer support can be a crucial part of managing diabetes and is associated with positive impacts on clinical and behavioral outcomes.


Meds, Tech and Behavior Change in Care of Older Persons with Diabetes

Jun 28, 2021, 09:24 AM

The recently updated ADCES practice paper, Special Considerations in Management and Education of Older Persons with Diabetes, provides valuable insight of the unique needs of this population. Sara (Mandy) Reece, PHARMD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES shares a few ways you can use the ADCES7 in older adult care.


How to Use the Omnipod DASH in Diabetes Management

Jun 21, 2021, 06:17 AM

The Omnipod DASH insulin pump has become a popular device when managing insulin in people with diabetes. When working with your patients, it’s important to understand how the device works, coverage options and why someone might be a good candidate. Learn more about the device, special considerations and access a new training in this blog post.


Implementing Inclusive, Person-Centered Care in Your Practice

Jun 21, 2021, 06:03 AM

ADCES21 is an opportunity to learn more about the needs, concerns and best practices when working with individuals. Understand what dignity, compassion and respect looks like through their eyes. Build skills to coordinate culturally appropriate care, education and support to individualize care beyond addressing their conditions. Learn more about the inclusive, person-centered care education track at ADCES21.


Medicare Updates CGM Benefit

Jun 14, 2021, 16:19 PM

The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) who oversee the policies for durable medical equipment recently released update clinical coverage criteria for CGM devices.


The Business Side of Diabetes: Surviving as a Clinician in a Business Role

Jun 14, 2021, 06:00 AM

The business side of diabetes education track at ADCES21 is designed to meet the needs of the busy diabetes care and education specialist who is also charged with the business aspects of the program. Read more to get a preview of education sessions that demonstrate your outcomes and the value of diabetes care and education services to administrators and payors.


Accessing the Benefits of School Nurses: A Trusted Member of the Diabetes Care Team

Jun 7, 2021, 10:10 AM

Inclusion of the school nurse as part of the student’s healthcare team provides continuity of care between the home, school and healthcare team for children with diabetes. Learn more about the benefits of including school nurse expertise on the diabetes care team.


Breaking Down the Latest Research on Socioeconomic Challenges in Diabetes Care

Jun 3, 2021, 06:00 AM

To develop strategies that address socioeconomic challenges to care in your practice, it is critical that diabetes care and education specialists understand perspectives of people with diabetes with socioeconomic barriers and their preferred interventions. Learn more about the trends identified in a recent study published in The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care journal.


Incorporating Individualized Care To Address Emotional Well-Being at ADCES21

May 31, 2021, 06:00 AM

Over 19 sessions addressing psychosocial and behavioral health will take place during ADCES21 in August, delivering useful tips and tools to address these concerns across a wide spectrum of psychosocial challenges and self-management behaviors. Susan Guzman, PhD and John Zriebec, CDCES, MSW give you a preview of these sessions here.


Understanding Mental Health Needs From Your Client’s Perspective

May 28, 2021, 09:38 AM

May is mental health awareness month and an appropriate time to look at what kind of support you offer clients. Grace Silverio, BSN, RN, CDCES, CCM discusses the impact of diabetes on mental health, and how you can begin addressing it in your practice.


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