Nov 23, 2011, 00:00 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, 00:00 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.
Nov 7, 2011, 00:00 AM
Happy National Diabetes Education Week! I hope all of you diabetes educators are celebrating the work you do and are finding new ways to reach your patients! For me, I love technology and enjoy finding new tools, websites, and apps to simplify my education with patients.
Oct 21, 2011, 00:00 AM
I know it's been a while since the Annual Meeting, but in my last blog I started to share with you some of the new products that were exhibited at AADE11. I promised you a few more, so here they are
Oct 13, 2011, 00:00 AM
Mother, father, siblings may all need assurance that they cannot take full responsibility for the choices of an older child with diabetes.
Oct 7, 2011, 00:00 AM
As diabetes educators, how can we help older individuals improve their mobility and their quality of life?
Oct 3, 2011, 00:00 AM
I would love to hear from educators to hear if they are recommending their patients with Type 1 Diabetes to be tested for celiac. When you refer them to be tested, how complicated has the process been from suspicion of celiac to diagnosis?
Sep 21, 2011, 00:00 AM
School is back in session! I’m already getting phone calls from school nurses, parents and teachers, all concerned about the safety of the kids with diabetes at their schools.
Sep 14, 2011, 00:00 AM
When I was at the Annual Meeting, I heard people saying “What is a COI?” Well, it's time to spread the word! A COI is the new term to describe what was a Specialty Practice Group (SPG).
Sep 8, 2011, 00:00 AM
Here is a quick snapshot of some of the information about products that I just couldn't leave behind!