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

Greetings from our New Blogger, Amy Campbell

Jun 27, 2011, 00:00 AM

Hello to all our blog followers! I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Amy Campbell and this is my first blog entry on the AADE’s professional blog.

Who is headed to Diabetes Camp?

Jun 15, 2011, 00:00 AM

How many of you have helped staff a diabetes camp? Did you love it as much as I do? What did you like/dislike about it? Why should other professionals make time for the experience? Share your stories with us!

Translating Research on Diabetes Education into Practice

Jun 7, 2011, 00:00 AM

Did you know that there are several papers published in The Diabetes Educator journal (available through the AADE website) that can help you translate research into your practice?

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Prompt Deck

May 20, 2011, 00:00 AM

Did you get your Diabetes Education Prompt Deck? Have you opened it? Looked at it? Thought of how you might use it?

Working with Patients with Gestational Diabetes and Beyond

May 13, 2011, 00:00 AM

Have any of you set up “after care” classes or support groups for individuals with gestational diabetes? How do you offer continued support for a healthier lifestyle to forestall the development of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes in years to come, or even with subsequent pregnancies?

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?