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

Happy Birthday. Come to the Party!

Apr 29, 2011, 00:00 AM

As we start the second year of the blog, we encourage you to interact, share, and learn. To start this, please chime in and let us know what you want to see on the blog. Thanks to all of you who have asked and contributed knowledge.

Reflections on the DSME class

Apr 20, 2011, 00:00 AM

It might not be possible to cover all of the AADE7 behaviors, but we can get patients started with self-care - gently. Here are the things that I feel are important for patients to grasp in the first few months after diagnosis.

Smartphones and Diabetes Management

Apr 7, 2011, 00:00 AM

What do you use your smartphone for? How do you see patients and clients using them? Specific to diabetes management, what apps are there? Which ones are geared to you as a professional? Which are for you as a professional and for those with diabetes? Do you know if they are free? Or what the cost is, if they aren’t?

Helpful References for Type 1 Teens, Parents and Educators

Mar 31, 2011, 00:00 AM

In an effort to collect a list of excellent resources for teens with diabetes , their parents and diabetes educators, I phoned a number of educators throughout the United States that work with teens, and asked them to provide a list of their favorites to share.

Start a Discussion Thread - Easier than Sewing on a Button!

Mar 16, 2011, 00:00 AM

What is a discussion thread and why would you want to start one?

Carbohydrates and Exercise: The dilemma for the adolescent athlete

Mar 3, 2011, 00:00 AM

What are your experiences in working with young athletes with type 1 diabetes?

Emergency Plan for People with Diabetes

Feb 18, 2011, 00:00 AM

What should people with diabetes have available in case of emergency? And, what can we do to help minimize problems?

What should our nutritional messages look like?

Feb 11, 2011, 00:00 AM

Do you find it challenging to encourage a balance with all the restrictions we suggest to our patients? That patients, well meaning neighbors and conscientious colleagues have lost the focus on the big picture? How do you respond?

Tai Chi, Anyone?

Jan 19, 2011, 00:00 AM

Tai chi is a wonderful activity for many people with diabetes. Does anyone practice tai chi? Tell us about your experience.

Support Groups: How important are they?

Jan 11, 2011, 00:00 AM

What type of support network have you created for your patients? Do you feel burdened by it, or does it make your day? How do you avoid burn out? Does your facility cover your costs, or are you extending your unpaid time?