Sep 24, 2018, 11:00 AM
AADE and diabetes educators have been able to push the importance of using neutral, non-judgmental language when talking with or about a person with diabetes. Discover or revisit the videos and media that remind us words matter when talking with or about a person with diabetes.
Sep 24, 2018, 09:33 AM
AADE has combined two previously published practice papers, discussing obesity in diabetes and medications used in weight loss. By combining these practice papers, diabetes educators now have a single resource to reference when educating individuals on the impact of obesity on diabetes and vice versa, diabetes on obesity.
Sep 20, 2018, 10:02 AM
A collaboration between UnidosUS and the American Association of Diabetes Educators raises awareness of a national program that improves the health and well-being of Latinos at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Sep 18, 2018, 14:23 PM
Extra planning is needed when a person with type 1 diabetes goes on a trip. Carla Cox shares 10 tips and some additional resources to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Sep 12, 2018, 17:41 PM
When it comes to Hispanic people with diabetes, many of us can find it particularly difficult to help them achieve their goals. We start asking ourselves: is it a cultural thing? Here are 5 misconceptions you should avoid as you try to get a better understanding.
Sep 11, 2018, 09:00 AM
Fall and winter bring back school, cooler temperatures, football and holidays. While you may look forward to many of these things, one visitor that you don’t want is the flu. Luckily vaccines are a way to avoid the flu and other terrible illnesses. Don’t risk serious illness or even death — get a vaccine check-up and ask about the important vaccines covered in our latest blog post.
Sep 6, 2018, 11:53 AM
There is so much information about diabetes published on a daily, even weekly basis, that reviewing and digesting it for clinical application can become overwhelming. You may have access to a wealth of information, but how do you keep up with it in a way that makes sense for your own practice? Jennifer Clements shares her 4 tips for staying current on diabetes literature.
Aug 21, 2018, 10:45 AM
Diabetes educators are familiar with the importance of self-care behaviors in reducing risks and complications associated with diabetes, but how often are vaccinations mentioned in these discussions? The regular maintenance of vaccines is particularly important for people with diabetes as they are at an increased risk for health problems and complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about 5 key vaccines for people with diabetes.
Aug 16, 2018, 12:46 PM
Have you "dipped your toes" and logged into DANA yet? Maybe you haven’t had the chance yet. President-elect Karen Kemmis summarizes why you should get over to DANA as soon as possible in this quick read.
Aug 14, 2018, 18:52 PM
Diabetes educators find opportunities to educate people about diabetes in the unlikeliest of places. Read about Carla's recent opportunity to educate a family in the great outdoors.