Feb 3, 2012, 01:00 AM
Working with patients with type 1 diabetes is like trying to put a puzzle together. It is true for educators as well as for our patients. Providing support every step of the way provides a place they can come to and share their frustrations and be honest, without verbal abuse or accusations.
Jan 26, 2012, 01:00 AM
What type of "barriers" have you experienced in your practice? How did it impact the patient and how did it impact YOUR interactions with that patient?
Jan 20, 2012, 01:00 AM
Do you run a support group? Have you participated in one as a presenter? What have you found works for getting members engaged? What can we do to provide members with what they need?
Jan 13, 2012, 01:00 AM
Every January, the American Diabetes Association publishes the revised version of their Clinical Practice Recommendations. Are there any additions or changes that you found interesting?
Dec 30, 2011, 01:00 AM
It is an excellent time to reflect on our year as diabetes educators. To look at the quality of our programs and our relationships with our patients, to review the way we practice, and to look inward at the lifestyle decisions we make. Although 2011 may have been a wonderful year, by reflecting on the good and setting an even higher standard, perhaps 2012 can be even better!
Dec 20, 2011, 01:00 AM
Blogger Barbara Walz shares her thoughts for keeping on track with your diabetes management plan during the holidays.
Dec 16, 2011, 01:00 AM
What else should we take into consideration when choosing informational pieces for patients and clients? Share your knowledge so we don’t use our valuable time recreating the diabetes education wheel.
Dec 9, 2011, 01:00 AM
If it’s this challenging for me, a health professional, to get answers about coverage, how difficult it is for our patients with very low health literacy to know about their benefits and follow up with their claims?
Nov 23, 2011, 01:00 AM
Is the effort to alter insulin dosing based on carbohydrate intake so overwhelming that we don’t consider education on healthy eating a focus of our work? How many classes in centers have structured DSME classes focused on patients with type 1 diabetes which includes a healthy eating component?
Nov 17, 2011, 01:00 AM
The Diabetes Self-Management Training Act is currently in both the House and the Senate, which means there are two bills that need support. It is critical that all diabetes educators advocate on behalf of these bills! To show your support, follow these 2 steps.