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

 

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology – Wow!

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.


Language, Culture and Simplicity

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.


Progress and Collaboration in 2018

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.


Stop, Drop and Roll with the Diabetes–Planning for Emergencies

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.


DANA App Review: Making Recommendations to Providers and Patients Easy

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.


Making a Connection with Congress

Apr 3, 2018, 16:32 PM

Are you passionate about advocacy? CDE and Physical Therapist Karen Kemmis is, especially when it comes to supporting diabetes initiatives. Read about her trip to Washington, D.C. this spring to meet her congressional representative and learn more about what you can expect in your travels for advocacy.


Hypoglycemia Awareness and Prevention an AADE Goal

Mar 30, 2018, 00:00 AM

AADE recognizes the serious impact of hypoglycemia and has supported work to increase awareness and prevent this condition. Find out what we've been up to, and check out our comprehensive hypoglycemia tools for diabetes educators.


New GLP-1 Agonist Approved by FDA: Semaglutide

Mar 27, 2018, 16:28 PM

When Jennifer Clements was a professional pharmacy student, she wondered how she'd learn about all the diabetes management drugs out there. Now, she's teaching about them, and provides an overview of a new GLP-1 Agonist.


Rectifying Confusion from Outdated Information

Mar 22, 2018, 14:01 PM

Barbara Walz finds that many people with diabetes come to her with outdated or erroneous information about their food choices. Often, she must spend time reinforcing more accurate and updated information.


Diving into the SiMCare Diabetes Case Simulations

Mar 21, 2018, 16:52 PM

Jerry Meece, BPharm, CDE, FACA, FAADE dives into the SiMCare Diabetes Case Simulations and provides an overview of the program. Read more and find out his final verdict.


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