May 4, 2018, 13:51 PM
Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN recognizes the changing face of diabetes in the U.S. Increasing rates of diabetes in minority populations highlight the importance of diabetes educators' ability to provide culturally competent care. Here she shares the steps AADE is taking towards shortening the cultural distance between persons with diabetes and their healthcare provider.
May 3, 2018, 10:32 AM
AADE President Donna Ryan responds to a an article recently published in the New York Times criticizing the cost associated with a proven diabetes intervention tool.
May 1, 2018, 16:23 PM
When Associate Professor Jennifer Clements updates course materials for her students, she learns about new diabetes management medications herself. Here she shares an overview of a recently FDA-approved SGLT-2 inhibitor.
Apr 30, 2018, 16:08 PM
Guest blogger Timika Chambers recognizes the stress our livers endure in the modern age of indulgent, undernourished, and sedentary lifestyles. Here she shares some key topics diabetes educators can discuss with clients to promote better liver health.
Apr 26, 2018, 16:40 PM
In Barbara Walz's many years as a certified diabetes educator, she has become very familiar with the interruptions and challenges of work that sometimes encroach on the provider-patient relationship. In this piece, Barbara shares the guiding principles that keep her grounded and engaged at work.
Apr 23, 2018, 11:11 AM
Carla Cox knows how difficult it can be to keep up with emerging and changing diabetes technologies. In this post, Carla shares updates on 5 new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technologies you should know about.
Apr 19, 2018, 15:14 PM
AADE member Lorena Drago shares her 3 key points for healthcare professionals to remember when speaking with people who have diabetes.
Apr 13, 2018, 15:40 PM
AADE president Donna Ryan shares an update on all the activities AADE has done so far in 2018 (quite a few!). Read how we've used the expertise, compassion and patient-focused knowledge of AADE members to extend our impact and visibility.
Apr 12, 2018, 09:57 AM
Do you have an emergency plan for your diabetes management? The amount of people who don't won't surprise you, but it should scare you. Molly shares her thoughts on the questions every person with diabetes should be asked, or asking themselves, just in case.
Apr 6, 2018, 10:20 AM
Doctor of Pharmacy and Certified Diabetes Educator Vivian Nnacho Ayuk has taken the time to provide her review of the new DANA app review. She shares why she turned to the new platform and the value she finds in it.