Feb 28, 2019, 09:07 AM
Approximately 80% of people give up on their New Year’s goals after the second week in February. While healthcare providers can't force people with diabetes to take on healthy habits, they can help them clarify their goals, assist with removing barriers, and provide the necessary resources and support. Here are six ways diabetes educators can help people with diabetes create and sustain momentum on this year's goals.
Feb 26, 2019, 08:54 AM
Surely all people with diabetes want good outcomes. No one wants to end up with organ failure or amputations — but what can diabetes specialists do to coach them and help them achieve a positive end goal? Barbara shares the call to action for all educators.
Feb 25, 2019, 18:13 PM
What are the dietary recommendations for reducing the risk for heart disease? While there are some conflicting recommendations, the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some common recommendations. Here are the research-based recommendations which you can confidently encourage individuals to embrace for the prevention of heart disease.
Feb 20, 2019, 10:38 AM
People with diabetes (PWDs) are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable illness and diseases than the general public; unfortunately, many PWDs are not aware of this risk to their health. Educational visits are an opportune time for diabetes specialists to promote vaccines as part of an effective strategy for preventative care.
Feb 19, 2019, 13:02 PM
Since diabetes is a 24/7/365 task, people are always looking for something to reduce their burden and maintain balance in life. Tech tools offer such a solution, but Molly McElwee Malloy wants you to know that just because a technology exists, does not mean that it’s amazing or even good. Educators really need to consider the benefits before recommending a tech tool.
Feb 13, 2019, 17:59 PM
A new study from AADE, funded by The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, has shown just how effective diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) can be when offered in a person-centered, team-based care setting. Participants in the study saw an A1C reduction of nearly 2%!
Feb 6, 2019, 17:49 PM
There are six key strategies to support the Vision, but I’d like to highlight the "integration of cardiometabolic and related conditions" in this blog. While this is part of our new Vision for the Specialty, it is really something that we have done all along and we need to be sure that others know this. Learn three ways you can start sharing this message here.
Jan 22, 2019, 13:58 PM
Have you been thinking about how to improve clinical services and outcomes for your practice from last year? Applying the SMART goals to a clinical practice or service can allow any diabetes educator to improve the chance of their practice’s achievement and success.
Jan 16, 2019, 11:01 AM
People with diabetes have twice the odds of becoming infected with HBV compared to those without the disease. As a healthcare provider, your strong recommendations and reminders about the HBV vaccine are vital—three out of every four people you counsel will need to hear you.
Jan 10, 2019, 11:57 AM
Most diabetes educators focus on an individual or a small group of people with diabetes, providing education and support throughout the lifespan but how are we involved in working with the health of larger populations?