Aug 11, 2020, 11:19 AM
Competency and passion together are our interprofessional power to ensure our sustainability and positive impact on the healthcare system and people we serve. Learn more about the new competencies for diabetes care and education specialists.
Aug 5, 2020, 15:03 PM
During this Covid-19 pandemic it is highly recommended to stay home as much as possible. Diabetes care and education specialist Sandra Arevalo presents seven tips for reducing the number of trips to the store.
Jul 27, 2020, 09:24 AM
What’s in a name? Earlier this year AADE (American Association of Diabetes Educators) changed its name to ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists) and it had some people in the diabetes community wondering why the name change and how will this directly impact people with diabetes?
Jul 20, 2020, 09:37 AM
It’s important for people with diabetes to follow the guidance of CDC if planning to travel and to review diabetes sick day protocols in case they do get infected. Staying home is the best way to stay safe and to protect others from getting sick, but if individuals with diabetes decide to travel, there are a few things you can do to help them prepare.
Jul 13, 2020, 11:36 AM
Implicit or unconscious bias are thoughts and feelings that often exist outside of conscious awareness, and thus can be difficult to acknowledge and control. These attitudes are often automatically activated and can influence human behavior without conscious volition. To improve care in your practice, here are 3 actions you can take to address bias.
Jun 29, 2020, 10:13 AM
As practices have made major changes to their approach to patient visit in light of COVID-19, it’s a good time to review sick day management and counseling tips. Many clinicians are providing the majority of their diabetes care over the phone or using a telehealth platform, and diabetes care and education specialists can use this opportunity to ensure clients are well versed in sick day management.
Jun 22, 2020, 08:00 AM
According to CDC, people with diabetes are a high-risk population for COVID19, thus it is important to reduce this population’s risk of exposure to COVID19 and encourage the following of prescribed therapies. Here are five tips ensure people with diabetes have access to all of their medications while eliminating multiple trips to the pharmacy.
Jun 11, 2020, 14:41 PM
The ADCES20 Inclusion and Diversity sub-Committee shares why it's important that diabetes care and education specialists be actively anti-racist.
Jun 8, 2020, 06:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity to address the challenges that exist within our healthcare system. Now is the time to advocate for the changes necessary to transform care delivery and improve access for people with diabetes. The DSMES consensus report can serve as the framework for advocating for long-term changes.
Jun 1, 2020, 08:00 AM
The pandemic of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) can be very stressful. For people with diabetes, stress may cause their blood glucose to be elevated. Everyone reacts to stress in different ways, but let’s discuss some techniques to help lower the stress of your clients during these difficult times.