Perspectives on Diabetes Care

This is the official blog of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists where we share recent research and professional opinions on diabetes care and education.

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If you're looking for professional opinions on diabetes care and education, you're in the right place. Perspectives on Diabetes Care is the official ADCES® diabetes care and education blog that shares helpful views on diabetes care and education. 

This is where you'll find practical tips on working with people affected by prediabetes, diabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions and the latest research and viewpoints on issues facing diabetes care and education specialists and the people they serve.

 

 

Current & Past ADCES Blog Articles

 

3 Ways to Improve Access to Vaccines for People with Diabetes in Your Practice

Oct 8, 2019, 16:05 PM

Clinical Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator Marisa Rowen at El Rio Heath in Arizona shares the three steps she took to maximize promotion of vaccines and to increase access to immunizations for PWDs in her healthcare system.


Nurturing Self-Care in People with Diabetes

Sep 30, 2019, 18:37 PM

Self-care is a term that is increasingly used by the media, in technology and even in your favorite TV shows. But what does it mean and how does it translate to how diabetes care and education specialists can work with a person affected by diabetes? It all goes back to person-centered care.


Oral Evaluation for Adults with Diabetes

Sep 19, 2019, 13:46 PM

Are you familiar with the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease? In this blog post, Diptee Ohja of the American Dental Association briefly introduces the bidirectional relationship between the two and shares a resource you can use to asses the percentage of adults with diabetes in your practice who may need a referral to a comprehensive oral evaluation.


Practical Considerations for Loaner Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors

Sep 16, 2019, 16:45 PM

With continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM) systems seen as increasingly effective tools, providers have started using loaner devices. These loaner devices allow providers to prescribe treatments that can be adjusted effectively without the individual having to make a full purchase of the CGM system.


Learning About My Diabetes

Sep 4, 2019, 18:19 PM

AADE is proud to support our partner Children with Diabetes in their annual Friends for Life conference in Orlando. This year AADE awarded scholarships to two diabetes care and education specialists, as well as a family affected by diabetes. In this blog post, 14-year old scholarship recipient Richelleng shares her experience and learnings from this year's conference.


AADE’s Legislative Action Center Has a New Look!

Aug 26, 2019, 15:20 PM

AADE recently transitioned to a new platform where AADE members and other interested advocates can learn about current legislation and contact their legislators. Learn more about the enhanced features of this new platform for diabetes advocacy here.


What the Friends for Life Conference Taught Me About Language And Other Highlights

Aug 20, 2019, 09:30 AM

AADE Foundation scholarship recipient Suzanne Sheres shares her key learnings from Children with Diabetes' 2019 Friends for Life Conference in Orlando, including the use of language in diabetes care and education.


Changing My Outlook to Diabetes Care Through the Friends for Life Conference

Aug 14, 2019, 13:08 PM

AADE Foundation scholarship recipient Matthew J. Naliborski shares his key learnings from Children with Diabetes' 2019 Friends for Life Conference in Orlando. Highlights include the use of language in diabetes care and education, and shared decision making between providers and people with diabetes.


Take Action During the August Congressional Recess

Aug 5, 2019, 11:41 AM

Members of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate have left Washington, DC for their home districts for the month of August. This presents a unique opportunity for advocates to connect with their legislators while they are at home.


diabeEducating the Public on Diabetes Self-Management

Jul 17, 2019, 10:42 AM

Recently, a journalist made an insensitive comment about people managing their diabetes in public which angered many. Guest blogger Suzanne Lohnes share her response as both a diabetes educator and a person with diabetes who has often had to manage her diabetes in public.


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