May 25, 2021, 10:38 AM
Megrette Fletcher MEd, RDN, CDCES discusses the commonalities between weight bias and stigma. She'll also share evidence that healthcare providers' implicit bias towards weight may worsen health outcomes for their clients.
May 24, 2021, 17:07 PM
Diabetes care and education specialists can help clients benefit from existing or new technologies by helping them use tech to the fullest and equipping them with tech that best suits their needs. The ADCES21 technology track can help members of the diabetes care team maintain and enhance diabetes technology, competencies and proficiencies. Get a preview here of this track here.
May 24, 2021, 12:37 PM
Two agents in the GLP-1 RA class (dulaglutide and semaglutide) have new data evaluating higher dose options than originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While high-dose liraglutide is already approved for weight loss, dulaglutide and semaglutide offer potentially new dosing strategies to further help individuals lose weight.
May 20, 2021, 06:00 AM
ADCES21 offers sessions within the Diabetes and the Cardiometabolic Continuum track that examine new trends in the medical and nutritional treatment of cardiometabolic conditions, such as gastroparesis, heart failure and other complications. Get a preview of this track here.
May 10, 2021, 08:00 AM
People with diabetes are more likely to experience periodontal issues, which may hinder glucose management. Learn about oral health problems and 5 beneficial foods for people with diabetes in this blog.
Apr 30, 2021, 06:00 AM
98% of adults with type 2 diabetes have one co-condition and 89% have at least two comorbidities. These conditions and complications can create significant burdens on the individual, the diabetes care team and the healthcare system. Learn more about the role of the diabetes care and education specialist in addressing these diabetes-related complications.
Apr 12, 2021, 08:00 AM
Pack Health partnered with ADCES Workforce Training to provide the ADCES Diabetes Paraprofessional II training to all Health Advisors in their first three weeks at Pack Health. Learn more about the value of this training in this blog post.
Apr 5, 2021, 09:24 AM
Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of health, yet most adolescents do not meet the recommended 60 minutes of activity daily. Carla Cox, PhD, RDN, CDCES, CSSD, presents evidence, guidelines and resources that will help you set the framework for a discussion with your young clients.
Mar 31, 2021, 15:19 PM
April is National Minority Health Month and an important time to reflect on the role of the diabetes care and education specialist in providing truly individualized care. Oluwaranti Akiyode, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, shares 7 tips with the attitude of respect and heart of love, that enable healthcare providers to connect and engage in meaningful ways and improve communication with clients.
Mar 22, 2021, 10:16 AM
There are many opportunities to develop tools for people with diabetes, but just because someone has a vision and builds something they think is wonderful does not mean it will be useful for the intended audience. Neesha Ramchandani, PhD, PNP, CDCES, discusses the importance of your clients' perspectives in translating research into practice.