May 6, 2020, 14:20 PM
While there are no ‘superfoods’ that can prevent catching a virus; healthy eating helps shore up the immune system. Making unhealthy food choices, not coping well with stress, unchecked high blood glucose, and lack of physical activity can all contribute to a compromised immune system. Diabetes care and education specialist Carrie Swift discusses the importance of adequate fruit and vegetable intake for a healthy immune system.
Apr 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
As the COVID-19 pandemic has upended everyday life, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) are moving to virtual visits. This blog post presents practical tips to create a meaningful and successful experience for both clinician and client in preparing for and delivering virtual nutrition counseling.
Apr 20, 2020, 08:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow of stress and grief across the globe, but have there also been opportunities for good? Carla Cox, PhD, RD, CDCES, FADCES shares an uplifting perspective on the current climate.
Apr 13, 2020, 08:00 AM
Now that many of your clients are sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity to focus on forming healthy habits! Melissa Young, PharmD, RPh, BC-ADM, CDE has 11 tips for people with diabetes while they shelter in place.
Apr 7, 2020, 11:41 AM
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lilly announced the Lilly Insulin Value Program. The new program allows individuals both with and without insurance to fill their monthly prescription of Lilly Insulin for $35. Learn more here.
Apr 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
A growing body of evidence shows the diversity and types of bacteria in the gut contribute to autoimmune disease, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, Alzheimer’s, IBS and more. So how can diabetes care and education specialists promote weight loss, decrease risks of depression and help manage blood glucose all at once? Fiber!
Mar 31, 2020, 10:55 AM
African American women often report “sweating out my hairstyle” as a barrier to exercise since styling their hair can be tedious, time-consuming, and costly. If diabetes care and education specialists are to address the hair care barrier that exists to physical activity among African American females, there must be a baseline knowledge of the hair care and maintenance barriers.
Mar 30, 2020, 12:49 PM
Diabetes care and education specialists can play a strong role in guiding people with diabetes through the facts of COVID-19. In this blog post, the Diabetes Strong community share their most burning COVID-19 questions and Diabetes Strong founder Christel Oerum and endocrinologist Dr. Anne L. Peters give you the answers.
Mar 18, 2020, 15:34 PM
Many diabetes prevention organizations are wondering how to sustain their CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access the latest CDC-guidance and get your questions answered.
Mar 17, 2020, 09:00 AM
When Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Toby Smithson decided to switch to a new CGM device to manage her type 1 diabetes, she became all too familiar with the challenges many of her clients come up against. She shares her experience in this blog post so that other diabetes care and education specialists can better prepare their own clients for the barriers and delays they may encounter.