Jun 1, 2020, 08:00 AM
The pandemic of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) can be very stressful. For people with diabetes, stress may cause their blood glucose to be elevated. Everyone reacts to stress in different ways, but let’s discuss some techniques to help lower the stress of your clients during these difficult times.
May 28, 2020, 13:01 PM
Beginning January 1, 2021, sponsors participating in the Part D Senior Savings Model will offer beneficiaries plan choices that provide broad access to multiple types of insulin at a maximum $35 copay for a 30-days’ supply from the beginning of the year through the Part D coverage gap.
May 25, 2020, 08:03 AM
Data shows that only 25% of people with type 1 diabetes in the United States are using an insulin pump. Aside from cost, research shows the biggest barriers to using an insulin pump are psychological. For many people, the psychological costs of using an insulin pump simply outweigh any potential benefit.
May 18, 2020, 14:03 PM
Diabetes is already a serious public health issue, but for veterans, getting the proper care is especially challenging. Learn about Armed for Diabetes, a new initiative by Beyond Type 2 and Abbott that focuses on the impact diabetes has on the veteran population.
May 11, 2020, 10:57 AM
Diabetes professionals are quickly learning how COVID-19 is changing their counseling focus. Megrette Fletcher M.Ed., RDN, CDCES discusses five ways practitioners and organizations are adapting to support people with diabetes.
May 8, 2020, 17:11 PM
As a result of ADCES' advocacy efforts, CMS waived a number of existing telehealth and regulatory requirements for DSMT and diabetes technologies. These changes are in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Learn more about these changes here.
May 6, 2020, 14:20 PM
While there are no ‘superfoods’ that can prevent catching a virus; healthy eating helps shore up the immune system. Making unhealthy food choices, not coping well with stress, unchecked high blood glucose, and lack of physical activity can all contribute to a compromised immune system. Diabetes care and education specialist Carrie Swift discusses the importance of adequate fruit and vegetable intake for a healthy immune system.
Apr 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
As the COVID-19 pandemic has upended everyday life, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) are moving to virtual visits. This blog post presents practical tips to create a meaningful and successful experience for both clinician and client in preparing for and delivering virtual nutrition counseling.
Apr 20, 2020, 08:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow of stress and grief across the globe, but have there also been opportunities for good? Carla Cox, PhD, RD, CDCES, FADCES shares an uplifting perspective on the current climate.
Apr 13, 2020, 08:00 AM
Now that many of your clients are sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity to focus on forming healthy habits! Melissa Young, PharmD, RPh, BC-ADM, CDE has 11 tips for people with diabetes while they shelter in place.