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

It's Here! DANA App Review

Feb 5, 2018, 10:00 AM

Molly McElwee-Malloy is excited for AADE's latest member benefit - the DANA App Review. Find out why she's excited and how to start utilizing this tool to help people with diabetes.

Volunteers are the Key to the Future

Jan 17, 2018, 18:02 PM

Karen Kemmis attended the 2018 Coordinating Bodies Leadership Program this past weekend. She was thrilled to see so many first-time attendees, and believes that new volunteer members will be the key in our future.

New Year’s Resolution or a Commitment to Better Health?

Jan 11, 2018, 17:59 PM

Am I committed to my goals? Guest blogger Timika Chambers poses some good questions to ask those who might be struggling to keep their New Year's resolutions.

SMART versus SMARTER: Which would you rather be?

Jan 9, 2018, 14:23 PM

We've all heard of SMART goals...but what are SMARTER goals? Jennifer Clements stumbled upon this new approach to goal setting. Try applying it in January, and evaluating in three months!

What Happened in the Diabetes World in 2017?

Jan 6, 2018, 11:00 AM

2017 was a whirlwind of activity in the diabetes realm. Carla Cox reviews some of the medications and devices that were approved or available in 2017.

A Special Message from 2018 AADE President Donna Ryan

Jan 5, 2018, 11:32 AM

My name is Donna Ryan, RN, RD, MPH, CDE and as your 2018 AADE president, I am excited for all this year has in store. You’ll be hearing a lot from me over the next year, so it’s important that you know a little about my background and the perspective I bring to this position.

Loving with Food

Jan 4, 2018, 16:37 PM

Our relationship with food during the holidays can be complicated, especially if some family members show their love through food. Molly McElwee-Malloy reflects on how she and her grandmother maneuvered and negotiated so Molly could still enjoy her favorite holiday dish.