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

 

SMART versus SMARTER: Which would you rather be?

Jan 9, 2018, 13:23 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, 10:00 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, 10:32 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, 15:37 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.


The 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Are Here!

Dec 15, 2017, 11:04 AM

Karen Kemmis looks forward to the release of the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes each year. Read the new standards and share them with your colleagues!


New American Heart Association Blood Pressure Guidelines

Dec 5, 2017, 16:28 PM

Jennifer Clements, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE, BCACP reports the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association's new blood pressure guidelines. What blood pressure goals do you like to achieve with your patients with diabetes?


CGMs Have Come of Age

Dec 1, 2017, 07:30 AM

This week Carla Cox talks about some of the continuous glucose monitors on the market, and how they compare to each other.


Your Voice is Needed in the Health Care Debate

Nov 30, 2017, 11:38 AM

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, 08:00 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, 08:00 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.


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