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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Explore Helpful Views on Diabetes Care & Education

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

How to Spring People Into Action: Colorectal Cancer and Diabetes

Mar 8, 2018, 17:36 PM

Guest blogger Timika Chambers reminds us healthy living is a process, and a journey worth taking, especially to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Read her four ways to help people make healthy lifestyle changes.

We're All at the "Cool" Table

Mar 6, 2018, 09:59 AM

Sometimes, we all need a little inspiration. Molly McElwee-Malloy looks to YouTube personality, Kid President when she needs a little pick me up from the day-to-day. Here's Molly's pep talk for educators.

Keeping Illness Home

Mar 1, 2018, 18:06 PM

This flu season has been rough...and now Karen Kemmis is home sick. While she initially struggled to call in sick, she knew her patients would be better off if she kept her illness at home. How do you stay healthy during the flu season?

Connect with your Tribe at AADE18

Feb 28, 2018, 14:22 PM

AADE President Donna Ryan is getting excited for this year's Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. She'd also like to thank all the AADE members who have made this annual conference a beacon of learning.

Checking the Pulse of the African American Population

Feb 22, 2018, 09:00 AM

African Americans continue to be affected by diabetes, but what can you do to make sure this population receives the care they need? Timika Chambers offers four action steps you can take today.

Unveiling NEW Peer Support Resources for You

Feb 21, 2018, 09:00 AM

AADE just released a new peer support section of the website! Read Past President Hope Warshaw's background on these new resources, check them out for yourself, and get sharing.

Best Diets: What's your opinion?

Feb 20, 2018, 18:27 PM

Jennifer Clements likes to keep up on obesity management by looking over the top-rated dietary patterns. Do your recommendations match those referenced in this U.S. News & World Report article?

New Practice Paper: Insulin Pumps With & Without Sensor Integration

Feb 16, 2018, 15:31 PM

Professional Practice Committee member Carla Cox reviews AADE's new practice paper and emphasizes the diabetes educator's role in this fast-developing specialty.

Breaking the Cycle: Meeting our clients where they are

Feb 8, 2018, 18:10 PM

Guest blogger Timika Chambers, MSN, BSN, RN, CDE, understands the importance of active listening in helping people meet their behavior change goals. Read some of her strategies for helping people learn to be a healthier version of themselves.

What Will AI Help Us With Next?

Feb 6, 2018, 18:35 PM

Barbara Walz recently listened to a radio show on artificial intelligence (AI), and it got her thinking about how it's already changing the diabetes world. What do you think AI will help us with next in diabetes?