Feb 10, 2020, 14:39 PM
As diabetes care and education specialists address cardiovascular health, it’s important to let your clients know that they can protect their heart and health by managing their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Take advantage of the fact that February is American Heart Month and start a “heart health” conversation.
Feb 7, 2020, 15:35 PM
For people with diabetes, preparing for illness requires additional planning with the recommendation to establish an ‘illness kit.’ Infection and the associated stress on the body can cause havoc with glucose management, so it is important to be prepared before illness strikes.
Feb 6, 2020, 10:47 AM
Diabetes care and education specialists like you can help to promote awareness of the U.S. Census within their communities, especially individuals who might be at risk of not being counted. Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas presents 3 ways to ensure your communities receive critical funding by being counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Feb 5, 2020, 14:09 PM
Barb Schreiner, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES presents 5 critical vaccines for the health of people with diabetes ad heart disease. February is American Heart Month, an excellent time to make sure that people with heart disease and those at risk for heart disease are protecting themselves against the risk of complications.
Jan 28, 2020, 08:02 AM
As we continue to increase the use of technology in diabetes care and transition to pumps and CGM with shorter needles, one major issue lingers: have we forgotten about lipohypertrophy? Learn how to inspect and palpate injection sites and work with clients to minimize risk of lipohypertrophy.
Jan 13, 2020, 15:40 PM
We’re a few weeks into 2020 and that means a majority of your clients who had a New Year’s resolution have not succeeded as planned. This is an excellent time to work with your clients to get back on track and rethink goals, to create those that work for their lifestyle. Here are 5 tips you can with your clients to make sure goals are realistic and attainable.
Jan 7, 2020, 11:02 AM
Before making any assumptions about people with diabetes, healthcare providers need to take a step back and truly evaluate the person sitting in front of them. Providers need to be careful not to come across as judgmental when making the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or in providing care. Learn more in this quick case study for a person-centered approach.
Dec 31, 2019, 10:14 AM
Here are 12 tips to help maximize your chance of being successful at sticking to your exercise program. If you are a diabetes care and education specialist, print this out and talk through it with clients who might be considering exercise goals.
Dec 23, 2019, 11:09 AM
The new Nutrition Facts label reflects current evidence and science, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. This updated tool will help your clients with diabetes more easily identify food choices that work (and don’t work) for them. Here are 5 key changes you need to know.
Dec 16, 2019, 15:10 PM
Diabetes care and education specialist and peer support advocate Hope Warshaw summarizes the major milestones that have transpired over the eight years of AADE’s collaboration with peer support communities and how this collaboration is moving forward in 2020.