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

 

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Rectifying Confusion from Outdated Information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Barbara Walz finds that many people with diabetes come to her with outdated or erroneous information about their food choices.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.


Understanding Population Health: Where Does the Diabetes Educator Fit?

Mar 15, 2018, 11:11 AM

What is population health? AADE President Donna Ryan describes just what population health is and the opportunity for diabetes educators to be leaders.


Advocacy: Find Your Niche!

Mar 13, 2018, 17:08 PM

Carla Cox keeps receiving advocacy emails, and while she doesn't engage very often in state and federal political discussions, she finds there are other ways to advocate for people with diabetes.


How to Spring People Into Action: Colorectal Cancer and Diabetes

Mar 8, 2018, 16:36 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, 08:59 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, 17:06 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?


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