Jan 11, 2023, 15:58 PM
New legislation, signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, extends the public health emergency flexibilities that have allowed Accredited and Recognized DSMES programs to furnish Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes care and education via telehealth and receive reimbursement for those services through the end of 2024.
Jan 9, 2023, 08:57 AM
The pandemic has been a scourge for the ages. But crawling out from under the toxic mess have been three important positive changes to the way we serve the diabetes community: New and much better medications and technologies, better ways to deliver our services via remote/virtual means, and a new name.
Dec 29, 2022, 13:02 PM
Dec 20, 2022, 15:41 PM
When working with people with diabetes as a diabetes care and education specialist, it's important to remove personal bias and really listen to an individual's unique situation and needs.
Dec 1, 2022, 15:38 PM
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and also a great time to acknowledge the efforts of Pacific Island communities, particularly among the United States-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI), in addressing the burden of the diabetes epidemic and overcoming health disparities.
Nov 29, 2022, 08:33 AM
At ADCES22 in August, the ADCES Foundation provided scholarships to local diabetes care and education specialists who help communities that are at risk for diabetes and diabetes-related complications. This week, our blog highlights recipient Nik Sweeney, her conference takeaways and how she plans to implement that knowledge. Donate today to the ADCES Foundation, so that it may continue to support projects, communities and individuals like those featured below.
Nov 21, 2022, 08:51 AM
Is your practice struggling to establish a workflow to meet the growing demand for diabetes technology? Is it a constant challenge to download diabetes device data in advance of clinic and diabetes education visits? Are members of your multidisciplinary team uncertain in their knowledge of specific technology options? If you answered yes to any of these, you need to read Anastasia's blog post and join us for DTC22.
Oct 27, 2022, 09:50 AM
ADCES Diabetes Technology Conference Co-Chair Diana Isaacs is excited to build upon last year's successful conference, where CGM was the focus. This year's conference expands that focus to include more on insulin pumps, AID systems and connected pens. Join us in Chicago on December 9-10.
Oct 17, 2022, 12:57 PM
ADCES Technology Conference co-chair Gary Scheiner shares how the conference is for all levels of healthcare professional: from those you fancy themselves a genius with data to those who are intimidated by anything with a button. Also, check out the sessions he's most excited about.
Oct 10, 2022, 15:26 PM
Every couple of years, ADCES conducts a survey to help us track trends within the diabetes care and education specialty. Published this month in the ADCES journal, the writing team shares their a-ha moments.