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

 

Mitigating Therapeutic Inertia Through Team-Based Care at ADCES23

Nov 16, 2023, 12:51 PM

The post-pandemic world challenges us to think differently about how to provide evidence-based clinical care and self-management training services that best meet the needs of persons living with prediabetes and diabetes. Learn more about the Mitigating Therapeutic Inertia Through Team-Based Care education track at ADCES23.


Diabetes Technology Advancements and Accessibility at ADCES23

Nov 16, 2023, 12:51 PM

As we mark 50 years of advancements in diabetes care and education, the specialty has come a long way since its early days. J. Daniel Ruck, DNP, FNP, BC-ADM, CDCES describes a few of the technology sessions you can learn from at ADCES23.


FreeStyle Libre 3 System & Hospital Discharge Program for Transition of Care

Nov 16, 2023, 12:51 PM

On behalf of Abbott, the makers of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system, join ADCES for a webinar on an overview of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system and the Hospital Discharge Program (HDP), along with the benefits of starting the appropriate hospitalized patients with diabetes at discharge on a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a pathway to the continuation of care.


Prioritizing Equitable Care for Diverse Individuals and Populations

Nov 16, 2023, 12:51 PM

As the countdown to ADCES23 continues, Magon Saunders, DHSc, MS, RDN, LD explains the importance of prioritizing equitable care and how you can dive further into this topic during the annual meeting.


Growing and Diversifying ADCES Membership: A Longstanding Domain in Strategic Priorities

Oct 31, 2023, 17:00 PM

2022 ADCES President Jan Kavookjian provides an overview of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, particularly as it relates to one of its overarching goals to grow and maintain a diverse memebership.


Patient Challenges Continue in Monogenic Diabetes, How Providers Can Help

Oct 31, 2023, 15:55 PM

Lisa Letourneau-Freiberg, MPH, RD, LDN shares recent research from the UChicago Monogenic Diabetes Registry on the challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis of monogenic diabetes.


Learn about FreeStyle Foundations in an Upcoming Webinar

Oct 3, 2023, 14:32 PM

Abbott invites you to explore how the FreeStyle Libre systems can be integrated into your practice to help manage your patients living with diabetes in an upcoming webinar.


About the MATCH grant and how each of us can make an impact

Oct 3, 2023, 14:30 PM

ADCES recently received a $50 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers). Learn more about the grant and how you as a DCES can make a difference.


Invitation to Join Me in the ADCES Experience

Oct 3, 2023, 14:29 PM

Mandy Reece shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to be actively involved in ADCES and why she is so glad that she did!


Celiac Awareness Month & How the Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) Can Play a Role in Care

Oct 3, 2023, 14:27 PM

In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month, Alison Massey MS, RD, CDCES explains how celiac disease can impact people with diabetes and how CDCES's can support those with celiac disease and diabetes.