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

AGP: What is it?

Jun 27, 2017, 09:50 AM

Have you heard of Ambulatory Glucose Profile? It was just added to the DexCom Clarity report. Molly McElwee-Malloy talks about potential benefits for interpreting data and helping patients.

Do it for our Children

Jun 21, 2017, 18:09 PM

AADE blogger Karen Kemmis believes it's our job to influence our children and teens to start making healthy habits. We can start by encouraging our patients to lead healthy lifestyles and try to help those around them.

Is There a Cure for Diabetes?

Jun 16, 2017, 16:01 PM

Guest blogger Timika Chambers, MSN, BSN, RN, CDE was surprised when a person with diabetes asked her if diabetes could be reversed. Read why she believes dispelling diabetes myths is important, and share your stories related to myths.

The Value of Diabetes Camp for Healthcare Professionals

Jun 13, 2017, 16:55 PM

AADE blogger Jennifer Clements believes diabetes camps are beneficial experiences for healthcare professionals and kids with diabetes alike. Share what you've learned from volunteering at a diabetes camp.

Inpatient Insulin Administration: A Continuing Saga

Jun 7, 2017, 15:51 PM

AADE blogger Carla Cox discusses the difficulty of inpatient insulin delivery for people with diabetes, and suggests ways to improve it. What has worked in your hospital setting that you can share?

Busy as a Bee this Summer

Jun 2, 2017, 11:58 AM

These are amazing times in diabetes research, care and management. This summer is sure to provide many opportunities to keep up on the latest in diabetes to bring back to our patients.

How Can You Change Public Policy?

May 23, 2017, 17:06 PM

Karen Kemmis shares the do's and don'ts of effective advocacy from AADE's Public Policy Forum in May. She calls for us to work together to change policy for diabetes educators and people with diabetes.

Rising Prices of Insulin

May 16, 2017, 09:46 AM

Amy Campbell discusses the rising cost of insulin over the past few years, and urges diabetes educators to be patient advocates to help make it a little easier to live with diabetes.

Taking Requests: Share your ideas for blog topics

May 10, 2017, 16:26 PM

AADE blogger Jennifer Clements wants to hear what you want to read about on the AADE blog. Talk to your colleagues and share your ideas or suggestions.

Updated Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

May 3, 2017, 16:56 PM

Amy Campbell notes a big change in the new Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017. Read her thoughts and discuss the change.