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

 

Rising Prices of Insulin

May 16, 2017, 09:46 AM

Amy Campbell discusses the rising cost of insulin over the past few years, and urges diabetes educators to be patient advocates to help make it a little easier to live with diabetes.


Updated Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

May 3, 2017, 16:56 PM

Amy Campbell notes a big change in the new Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017. Read her thoughts and discuss the change.


Diabetes Podcasts: Learning by listening

Mar 22, 2017, 16:03 PM

AADE blogger Amy Campbell is a big fan of podcasts. She regularly listens to a few diabetes-related podcasts. Read which she finds helpful.


Low Gluten and Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Mar 17, 2017, 14:52 PM

Amy Campbell explores a recent study on low gluten diets and risk of type 2 diabetes, and considers what patients might ask about gluten-free options.


Bringing Awareness to Holiday Coffee Traditions

Dec 9, 2016, 11:30 AM

It's officially the holiday season! And that means those special holiday drinks are back in your favorite coffee shops. AADE blogger Amy Campbell offers tips on making your holiday coffee tradition a bit healthier.


Health Literacy Month

Nov 2, 2016, 15:11 PM

Amy Campbell talks health literacy this month and why it's important. What does your facility do to make sure its patients understand the information with which they're presented?


Identifying Key Components of Diabetic Retinopathy

Sep 28, 2016, 14:37 PM

AADE blogger Amy Campbell returns this week with recent research on diabetic retinopathy.


Have You Been Camping This Summer?

Jul 14, 2016, 11:50 AM

With parents working full-time, summer can pose a challenge in finding childcare, especially when diabetes is in the mix. Read why Amy Campbell thinks diabetes summer camps are amazing for kids!


Person with Diabetes

Jun 8, 2016, 09:26 AM

Amy Campbell stays up to date with the latest Standards of Medical Care. Among the changes in the new standards, usage of the term "diabetic."


What We Can Learn from “The Biggest Loser”

May 5, 2016, 14:56 PM

Ever had a patient stick to their meal plans, and still not lose weight? Read what we can learn from a recent study on "The Biggest Loser" contestants.


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