Mar 19, 2019, 11:53 AM
There are several new resources available to share with camp health professionals and school nurses that may be less familiar with type 1 diabetes and devices. Diabetes educator Carla Cox shares the educational resources, tip sheets and websites to help address this gap in diabetes-tech knowledge.
Feb 25, 2019, 17:13 PM
What are the dietary recommendations for reducing the risk for heart disease? While there are some conflicting recommendations, the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some common recommendations. Here are the research-based recommendations which you can confidently encourage individuals to embrace for the prevention of heart disease.
Jan 10, 2019, 10:57 AM
Most diabetes educators focus on an individual or a small group of people with diabetes, providing education and support throughout the lifespan but how are we involved in working with the health of larger populations?
Dec 26, 2018, 12:12 PM
Watching the progress of technology that enhances the management of diabetes has been amazing over the decades. Here are some diabetes technology highlights from 2018.
Dec 5, 2018, 11:06 AM
As more diabetes educators are encouraged to do research, or are finding it of interest, it is important that we think about the purpose of research. It is also critical that we understand the steps of doing research so that the results are valid and can be shared with the wider community.
Oct 15, 2018, 13:23 PM
Carla Cox provides an update recap of the American Diabetes Association and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes' new guidance on care and education for children with type 1 diabetes.
Sep 18, 2018, 13:23 PM
Extra planning is needed when a person with type 1 diabetes goes on a trip. Carla Cox shares 10 tips and some additional resources to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Aug 14, 2018, 17:52 PM
Diabetes educators find opportunities to educate people about diabetes in the unlikeliest of places. Read about Carla's recent opportunity to educate a family in the great outdoors.
Jun 20, 2018, 10:16 AM
School's out for summer and diabetes camps are in. Carla Cox shares her thoughts on how diabetes camps create valuable learning opportunities for both camp kids and counselors. If you haven't considered volunteering for one, you're likely to after reading this blog.
May 22, 2018, 11:17 AM
Carla Cox presents her response to an article that suggests diabetes educators' tools, which are meant to streamline care for clients, are actually are cumbersome to quality of care — and can contribute to burnout.