Mar 25, 2019, 13:54 PM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently began considering a new, more relaxed analysis of HbA1C. In this blog, Diabetes Educator Molly McElwee-Malloy discusses the problems this presents for providers and people with diabetes. Check out the discussion and submit your comments to CMS on the situation.
Mar 21, 2019, 11:40 AM
Increased access to the internet and social media has allowed individuals across the globe to connect in ways that weren’t previously possible. Vibrant communities have formed that engage users from many backgrounds in information sharing and peer support around a specific topic. But do these bustling online communities offer real health benefits?
Mar 19, 2019, 11:53 AM
There are several new resources available to share with camp health professionals and school nurses that may be less familiar with type 1 diabetes and devices. Diabetes educator Carla Cox shares the educational resources, tip sheets and websites to help address this gap in diabetes-tech knowledge.
Mar 13, 2019, 16:27 PM
Eli Lilly recently announced that they would be introducing a lower priced generic version of Humalog called Insulin Lispro, available at half the price of Humalog. Learn more about the implications of this change and the current political climate that can impact the future of insulin pricing.
Mar 12, 2019, 11:12 AM
AADE Board Member Jan Kavookjian, MBA, PhD, FAPhA offers an overview of the Quadruple Aim and shares why diabetes educators have the skills and expertise to improve not just the outcomes of persons with diabetes, but also the health and success of the healthcare systems that care for them.
Mar 6, 2019, 12:23 PM
AADE Board Member Kellie Rodriguez, MSN, MBA, CDE, puts us at the center of the strategy to elevate the educators' role as integrators for clinical management, education, prevention and support, sharing her experiences with transitioning into a program management role and working in a system that embraces population health.
Mar 5, 2019, 13:38 PM
Did you have a chance to read the 2018 American College of Cardiology Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease? Jennifer Clements shares a few concise highlights from the consensus report here for you.
Feb 28, 2019, 08:07 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, 07:54 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, 17:13 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.