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

 

What You Need to Know About Psychosocial and Behavioral Health at ADCES22

May 17, 2022, 09:45 AM

ADCES22 is set to deliver education to help you improve behavioral health skills that are critical for long-term success with diabetes care. Learn more about the behavioral health sessions at ADCES22 in this blog post.


New Heart Failure Recommendations and the Impact on People with Diabetes

May 16, 2022, 14:46 PM

In April 2022, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released an update to the practice guidelines for heart failure. John Bucheit, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, pulls out four major recommendations from the new guidelines that all DCESs need to know to improve the cardiometabolic health of people with diabetes.


Time For a Deep(er) Dive Into Diabetes Technology

May 9, 2022, 08:00 AM

Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, ADCES22 has just what you need to take your tech skills to the next level. Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES shares a quick message with reasons why you need to register for this year's annual conference.


Latest Treatment Updates on Cardiometabolic Conditions and Diabetes Only at ADCES22

May 2, 2022, 08:00 AM

Samuel Grossman, PharmD, PhD, CDCES, FADCES, highlights education sessions he is looking forward to at ADCES22. Learn more about the dedicated cardiometabolic education track and how it helps you understand the management of cardiometabolic conditions in relation to diabetes.


Automated Insulin Delivery: We’ve Come So Far, Yet Have So Far to Go

Apr 25, 2022, 14:48 PM

Carla Cox, PhD, RDN, CDCES, FADCES shares the highlights from recent article that anyone working in the field of diabetes pump technologies must read. Continue reading for a preview of the current state and emerging options for insulin delivery systems.


Addressing Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls to Improve Diabetes Care and Education

Apr 19, 2022, 13:22 PM

Since the hearing mechanism and vestibular mechanism are hard wired by the VIII cranial nerve, both hearing and balance can be affected by diabetes and related neuropathies. In addition to vestibular balance issue, the loss of vision and foot neuropathy heighten the risk of falls for people with diabetes (PWD). Learn how you can address this invisible problem in your patients.


April 2022: It’s Time to Put Your Hat in the Ring for Leadership

Apr 5, 2022, 18:21 PM

Do you know about the upcoming ADCES national leadership opportunities? From April 1 - April 30 you have the chance to participate in ADCES’ search for leaders to serve in 2023. Sara (Mandy) Reece shares her thoughts on why you should take the next step in your service to ADCES and the specialty.


Community Health Workers and Health Educators: Enhancing Diabetes Management and Prevention Efforts through Health Equity

Apr 1, 2022, 15:47 PM

Community health workers and health education specialists work every day to increase health equity. They are a vital frontline public health workforce that understands community needs, supports community members, and helps them navigate local barriers so that more community members can connect to health care. Learn how you can leverage this talent in your own health equity initiatives.


National Minority Health Month: Small Organization with High Hopes of Making a BIG Impact to Reduce Health Disparities in the Diabetes Space

Apr 1, 2022, 15:29 PM

April being National Minority Health Month, it’s the perfect time to highlight the importance of reducing health disparities for persons with diabetes. Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI from Diversity in Diabetes (DiD) joins the ADCES blog to share three ways that you can work to reduce diabetes-related health disparities.


Vaccinating People Where They Are

Apr 1, 2022, 15:08 PM

With COVID-19-related illness on the rise, Brookhaven, Mississippi’s health and wellness hub, King’s Daughters Medical Center, noticed that many people stopped showing up to their diabetes prevention program, weight loss support group, diabetes support group, and their smoking cessation program. It was hard to keep people in the classroom when people were worried about getting sick, and it was also hard to get the word out about these helpful programs. With available vaccines and empty seats in her classrooms, Emily Nations and her team found a solution to their problems while helping to fight a global pandemic.