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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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

 

Healthy Trucking: The Importance of Engaging Drivers in the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Oct 10, 2018, 16:13 PM

The Healthy Trucking Association of America, in collaboration with AADE, has been at the forefront of “putting the brakes on diabetes” among drivers. Find out more about the programming and messaging aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes in this profession.


5 Tips for Hispanic & Latino People with Diabetes who are new to the U.S.

Oct 5, 2018, 11:14 AM

In this blog, we turn our focus to the health of Latinos living in the United States. For those who are new to the U.S. and find themselves adopting new habits, health conditions can be significantly affected. Headlines saying Hispanic and Latino populations have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions indicate changes in health can be for the worse.


Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

Sep 27, 2018, 17:03 PM

Obesity and obesity-related conditions continue to threaten the health of families. It is one of the risk factors for pre/diabetes and is a growing issue among adults — and children. No surprise as children often mimic the behaviors of those they admire.


AADE Introduces New Practice Paper on Addressing Obesity in Diabetes

Sep 24, 2018, 08:33 AM

AADE has combined two previously published practice papers, discussing obesity in diabetes and medications used in weight loss. By combining these practice papers, diabetes educators now have a single resource to reference when educating individuals on the impact of obesity on diabetes and vice versa, diabetes on obesity.


Increasing Access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Sep 20, 2018, 09:02 AM

A collaboration between UnidosUS and the American Association of Diabetes Educators raises awareness of a national program that improves the health and well-being of Latinos at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.


5 Common Misconceptions When Working with Hispanic People with Diabetes

Sep 12, 2018, 16:41 PM

When it comes to Hispanic people with diabetes, many of us can find it particularly difficult to help them achieve their goals. We start asking ourselves: is it a cultural thing? Here are 5 misconceptions you should avoid as you try to get a better understanding.


The Perfect Time to Have Your Yearly Vaccine Check-Up

Sep 11, 2018, 08:00 AM

Fall and winter bring back school, cooler temperatures, football and holidays. While you may look forward to many of these things, one visitor that you don’t want is the flu. Luckily vaccines are a way to avoid the flu and other terrible illnesses. Don’t risk serious illness or even death — get a vaccine check-up and ask about the important vaccines covered in our latest blog post.


5 Vaccines for People with Diabetes

Aug 21, 2018, 09:45 AM

Diabetes educators are familiar with the importance of self-care behaviors in reducing risks and complications associated with diabetes, but how often are vaccinations mentioned in these discussions? The regular maintenance of vaccines is particularly important for people with diabetes as they are at an increased risk for health problems and complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about 5 key vaccines for people with diabetes.


The Beauty That is DANA

Aug 6, 2018, 08:50 AM

In addition to covering the physiology of diabetes and diabetes self-management, diabetes educators also play a role as the go-to health professional for information about new technology that makes diabetes management “easier.” DANA is the new tool to make this role easier. Read more to learn about DANA.


Taking DANA for a Test Drive

Jul 30, 2018, 12:48 PM

Chris Memering knows diabetes educators have so much technology to keep up with, yet not enough time. Since July 16, she's been test driving AADE's answer to this problem: DANA (Diabetes Advance Network Access). Read her thoughts on this new technology institute here.


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