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

 

Men’s Health Week: Stopping Type 2 Diabetes Before it Starts

Jun 12, 2018, 11:34 AM

For this Men's Health Week post, we're focusing on truck drivers. Men in the profession are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes and we'd like you to help us get the word out about a free online program that can help reduce their risk for developing the disease.


New Gestational Diabetes Resources Are Here

Jun 11, 2018, 13:21 PM

Nancy Drobycki, MSN, RN, CDE swore to one day help women with gestational diabetes receive the support they need from diabetes educators after her own diagnoses left her feeling overwhelmed and improperly supported. Read to find more info about the new gestational diabetes resources available through AADE.


A Novel Approach to Improving Access to DSME

Jun 6, 2018, 13:53 PM

Guest blogger Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali presents the key findings of her recent study, in which diabetes educators evaluated a new avatar-based technology for diabetes self-management education .


The 2017 National Practice Survey Results

Jun 4, 2018, 06:00 AM

The results of the 2017 National Practice are now live! AADE Director of Practice and Content Development Joanne Rinker shares some highlights and points out how AADE uses the survey results to support diabetes educators.


The New Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act

May 29, 2018, 14:02 PM

AADE is excited to announce a new bill that could help millions under Medicare affected by diabetes. The Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act can help reduce the barriers to diabetes education for Medicare beneficiaries. Learn about the bill and how to support it here.


There is Always a Way to Achieve a Goal

May 24, 2018, 10:15 AM

Guest blogger Timika Chambers knows healthy eating can seem elusive or unattainable for many. Here she shares 6 tips that save time, money, and energy on healthy foods.


Are Electronic Medical Records, Technology and Documentation Creating Burnout in Your Practice?

May 22, 2018, 11:17 AM

Carla Cox presents her response to an article that suggests diabetes educators' tools, which are meant to streamline care for clients, are actually are cumbersome to quality of care — and can contribute to burnout.


Sharing What Hurricane Harvey Taught Us

May 17, 2018, 12:06 PM

Hurricane season begins June 1. In this piece, three diabetes educators' share their experience leading up to and after Hurricane Harvey. Read on to learn more about diabetes emergency preparedness and access AADE's new disaster planning tools.


The Case for Introducing Your Friends to the Diabetes Space

May 16, 2018, 17:20 PM

Molly McElwee-Malloy is a strong proponent of getting new people and fresh perspectives into the diabetes space. She shares the story of her friend's recent decision to enter diabetes education and hopes this piece will motivate you to invite and involve your own friends.


Exciting Legislation for Diabetes Educators Introduced!

May 11, 2018, 14:20 PM

Advocacy pays off! Karen follows up on her last blog post about advocacy for national diabetes funding and introduces legislation for diabetes education that will soon need your support.


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