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

 

Your Voice is Needed in the Health Care Debate

Nov 30, 2017, 12:38 PM

Ann Constance, MA, RDN, CDE, FAADE, Director, U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network details Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr.'s insulin costs from diagnosis to today.


Does the Term “Borderline” Cause Harm?

Nov 25, 2017, 09:00 AM

Guest blogger Courtney Fagan, BSN, RN began asking her patients with prediabetes what their physicians discussed with them at the first evaluation after receiving an A1C over 5.6%. This led her to understand just how important language use can be...particularly with respect to prediabetes or diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.


A Diabetes Technology Revolution

Nov 17, 2017, 09:00 AM

Barbara Walz is excited to be involved in diabetes during this recent technology revolution. She breaks down a few of the most recently released and FDA-approved tools for diabetes management.


Recruit, Nurture, Teach and Repeat

Nov 15, 2017, 11:13 AM

It’s no secret that we need younger CDEs to enter our profession. It’s also no secret that there is a huge shortage of CDEs for people needed to serve. Molly McElwee-Malloy discusses the question, "Why are there so few people entering this field?"


Spreading the Word During Diabetes Month

Nov 13, 2017, 14:48 PM

How are you spreading the word during National Diabetes Month? Blogger Karen Kemmis is giving two presentations, and will be wearing her blue circle lapel pin all week.


Giving Back to a Fantastic Profession

Nov 9, 2017, 21:11 PM

Chris Memering began her nursing career in oncology. After seeing a favorite patient for the last time during her maternity leave, she started looking for a new career path and found diabetes education. Read about how Chris developed lifelong friendships and career partnerships through her work in diabetes education.


Behind the Scenes of <em>Every Way Possible</em>

Nov 8, 2017, 17:13 PM

Guest blogger, Katie Doyle, shares her experience making Every Way Possible, a documentary short that depicts how diabetes educators can deliver culturally-competent care to diverse populations. Every Way Possible was made possible in part with support from the AADE Education and Research Foundation.


Discovering My Passion for Diabetes Care

Nov 7, 2017, 23:58 PM

Jasmine Gonzalvo, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE struggled through pharma0cy school, but after a rotation at a diabetes camp, she discovered her passion for working with people with diabetes. Learn a few nuggets of wisdom she's gained from her experiences.


On the Road to Becoming a CDE

Nov 5, 2017, 22:29 PM

Molly McElwee-Malloy was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 20. Today, she's a CDE working to make diabetes technology better. Read how she found diabetes education and why it's changed her life.


New Medications for the Management of Diabetes

Nov 2, 2017, 18:02 PM

Jennifer Clements provides a brief update of some of the most recently approved products for the management of diabetes, including Adlyxin, Soliqua 100/33, Xultophy 100/3.6 and Fiasp.


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