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

 

How to Talk to People with Diabetes Who are Reluctant to Getting Vaccinated

Feb 20, 2019, 09:38 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.


Who’s Managing Whom?

Feb 19, 2019, 12:02 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.


Study Shows Diabetes Education Highly Effective in Accredited Federally Qualified Health Centers

Feb 13, 2019, 16:59 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%!


AADE’s Vision for the Specialty: Cardiometabolic and Related Conditions

Feb 6, 2019, 16:49 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.


The Tale of Building a Valuable Service for Patients, Providers, and Yourself

Jan 22, 2019, 12:58 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.


Hepatitis B: As Few as Two Shots for a Lifetime of Protection

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.


Population Health – Just What Does That Mean?

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?


Providing Effective Education to People with Diabetes: 3 Tips for Healthcare Students

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.


2018 Diabetes Technology Advances at a Glance

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.


The Time to Be Mindful about Burnout

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.


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