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

 

One-Stop Shopping for Tech Resources

Oct 30, 2018, 13:39 PM

With the roll-out of DANA in August, AADE has provided diabetes educators with an exciting opportunity to experience “one-stop shopping” to access a comprehensive technology database that offers so much.


Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month 2018

Oct 23, 2018, 18:07 PM

People with diabetes may be at an increased risk for bone and joint problems due to poor circulation, obesity and nerve damage. Here are 5 way diabetes educators can promote bone and joint health among people with diabetes.


3 Challenges Children With Diabetes Face at School

Oct 19, 2018, 16:10 PM

School life can be tough but living with diabetes adds challenges that many people might not recognize. Understanding these challenges and how to work through them are critical for not just the child and family, but for classmates, school personnel and the diabetes care team.


Success Story: Diabetes Education Helps Healthcare Professional Manage Type 2 Diabetes

Oct 19, 2018, 15:17 PM

As a nurse, Maggie was familiar with health education since she often had to relay it to her patients. But when she received a surprise diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in 2012, it meant she had to step into a more proactive role when managing her diabetes. Fortunately, a diabetes educator was there to help.


Lorcaserin and Cardiovascular Outcomes

Oct 16, 2018, 17:06 PM

Jennifer Clements loves discussing obesity management in and out of her clinical practice. In this blog, she discusses the findings of a study looking at the cardiovascular safety of the anti-obesity medication lorcaserin.


Update: Guidance for Working with Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Oct 15, 2018, 14:23 PM

Carla Cox provides an update recap of the American Diabetes Association and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes' new guidance on care and education for children with type 1 diabetes.


Remembering Dr. Lois Jovanovic: Diabetes Research Pioneer and Icon

Oct 12, 2018, 12:46 PM

On September 18, 2018, diabetes research pioneer and icon Lois Jovanovic, MD passed away. Dr. Jovanovic forever changed the area of pregnancy and diabetes by developing protocols that made it possible for women with diabetes to deliver healthy babies.


Healthy Trucking: The Importance of Engaging Drivers in the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Oct 10, 2018, 17:13 PM

The Healthy Trucking Association of America, in collaboration with AADE, has been at the forefront of “putting the brakes on diabetes” among drivers. Find out more about the programming and messaging aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes in this profession.


5 Tips for Hispanic & Latino People with Diabetes who are new to the U.S.

Oct 5, 2018, 12:14 PM

In this blog, we turn our focus to the health of Latinos living in the United States. For those who are new to the U.S. and find themselves adopting new habits, health conditions can be significantly affected. Headlines saying Hispanic and Latino populations have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions indicate changes in health can be for the worse.


Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

Sep 27, 2018, 18:03 PM

Obesity and obesity-related conditions continue to threaten the health of families. It is one of the risk factors for pre/diabetes and is a growing issue among adults — and children. No surprise as children often mimic the behaviors of those they admire.


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