Mar 15, 2021, 08:00 AM
Sacha Uelmen, Director of Diabetes Education & Prevention Programs at ADCES brings you an update to the DSMT/MNT Services Order Form. Don’t let referral confusion be a barrier to access your DSMES and MNT services! Learn more about this form and start getting referrals today.
Mar 8, 2021, 09:30 AM
U.S. News & World report recently ranked 39 diets based on input from a panel of health experts, including a fellow registered dietitian who is also a certified diabetes care & education specialist. The Mediterranean diet was ranked #1 overall. If you have clients inquiring about Mediterranean-style eating, here’s what you need to know.
Mar 1, 2021, 10:42 AM
Personal continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can be a life-changing tool for people with diabetes, but unfortunately many who could benefit from it do not have access. The Personal CGM Playbook is a new resource that can help you increase access to this valuable tool. Read this blog post from ADCES and the American Pharmacists Association to learn more about the playbook and its significance for pharmacists and diabetes care and education specialists.
Feb 22, 2021, 12:03 PM
Despite national advances in medical technology, health disparities remain and minorities experience higher morbidity and mortality. In this blog post, you'll see some figures that indicate the severity of the issue, contributing factors, and four tips to begin addressing health disparities.
Feb 18, 2021, 08:00 AM
Bempedoic Acid received FDA approval in 2020 as an adjunctive treatment for people with cardiovascular disease or a genetic form of high cholesterol. Learn more about this new medication for people who have cardiovascular disease and are having trouble lowering their LDL cholesterol with the currently available medications.
Feb 13, 2021, 08:55 AM
February is American Heart month and also a time when chocolate is very popular due to the Valentine’s Day holiday. Many of my clients are craving sweets and often feel guilty if they indulge. During our conversations, they are pleasantly surprised when they hear the good news that they can manage their blood sugars and enjoy chocolate.
Feb 9, 2021, 11:06 AM
During the COVID-19 pandemic, frequent glucose monitoring and dosing of insulin became challenging due to increased face-to-face time with COVID-positive patients. As cases climbed, attention to the interplay between diabetes/hyperglycemia and patient outcomes, as well as novel therapeutic approaches, quickly became a priority. Learn more about caring for people with diabetes, hyperglycemia and COVID-19 in the hospital setting in this blog post.
Feb 1, 2021, 08:00 AM
Chris Memering, BSN, RD, CDCES, FACDES was a reviewer for the 5th edition of The Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education, also known as The Desk Reference, and shares her top five favorite things about the most useful resource in diabetes care and education.
Jan 25, 2021, 08:00 AM
Ms. Serena Valentine, Executive Director of CORE Initiative, shares her a brief account of her diabetes journey and tips on how diabetes care and education specialists can gain the trust of people with diabetes, especially those with vision challenges.
Jan 11, 2021, 09:31 AM
The evidence is clear that a healthy eating pattern can help maintain good health and reduce risks of chronic diseases throughout the lifespan. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans classify all stages of life as infancy and toddlerhood, childhood and adolescents, adulthood, pregnancy and lactation and older adulthood. Learn more about the key points from the guidelines here.