Jan 16, 2019, 10:01 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, 10:57 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?
Jan 8, 2019, 16:28 PM
Are you a student in a healthcare profession? Then you'll want to familiarize yourself with these 3 basic teaching principles in the high likelihood you need to provide diabetes education to one of the
more than 30 million people in the US living with diabetes.
Dec 26, 2018, 12:12 PM
Watching the progress of technology that enhances the management of diabetes has been amazing over the decades. Here are some diabetes technology highlights from 2018.
Dec 18, 2018, 13:47 PM
Burnout can lead to poor outcomes, inadequate relationships with our clients and individual dissatisfaction. As we approach the new year, it is time to be mindful about burnout. Learn about seven strategies for starting off fresh in 2019.
Dec 14, 2018, 14:06 PM
It’s that time of year again, when we take a moment to reflect on what 2018 has meant to us and all the wonderful people who were a part of it. For me, 2018 was stellar and one of the reasons why is that I got to see DANA launched.
Dec 5, 2018, 11:06 AM
As more diabetes educators are encouraged to do research, or are finding it of interest, it is important that we think about the purpose of research. It is also critical that we understand the steps of doing research so that the results are valid and can be shared with the wider community.
Nov 27, 2018, 14:54 PM
Vein disease is a progressive disease with a slow onset that can often remain undiagnosed. Many of us have seen varicose veins, but deeper varicose veins which are buried under tissue often go undetected by many. Learn more about the vein disease and how to prevent it in people with diabetes.
Nov 9, 2018, 10:45 AM
Balance is important for long-term health with diabetes. Just one bad step can cause a fall and lead to negative consequences that change a person’s life. Karen Kemmis shares valuable resources any diabetes educator can incorporate with their diabetes awareness-raising activities.
Nov 7, 2018, 09:33 AM
Get a summary of the 2018 consensus guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Jennifer Clements presents the top ten pharmacotherapy takeaways.