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

 

Evidence on Why You Should Consider Online Peer Support

Mar 21, 2019, 11:40 AM

Increased access to the internet and social media has allowed individuals across the globe to connect in ways that weren’t previously possible. Vibrant communities have formed that engage users from many backgrounds in information sharing and peer support around a specific topic. But do these bustling online communities offer real health benefits?


Advocacy Update: Lilly Introduces Lower Priced Generic Insulin

Mar 13, 2019, 16:27 PM

Eli Lilly recently announced that they would be introducing a lower priced generic version of Humalog called Insulin Lispro, available at half the price of Humalog. Learn more about the implications of this change and the current political climate that can impact the future of insulin pricing.


New Vision for the Specialty Focuses on Achieving the Quadruple Aim

Mar 12, 2019, 11:12 AM

AADE Board Member Jan Kavookjian, MBA, PhD, FAPhA offers an overview of the Quadruple Aim and shares why diabetes educators have the skills and expertise to improve not just the outcomes of persons with diabetes, but also the health and success of the healthcare systems that care for them.


Integration: The Path to Increasing Value and Recognition of our Specialty

Mar 6, 2019, 12:23 PM

AADE Board Member Kellie Rodriguez, MSN, MBA, CDE, puts us at the center of the strategy to elevate the educators' role as integrators for clinical management, education, prevention and support, sharing her experiences with transitioning into a program management role and working in a system that embraces population health.


Keep the Momentum Going in February 2019 and Beyond: 6 Tips for Diabetes Educators

Feb 28, 2019, 08:07 AM

Approximately 80% of people give up on their New Year’s goals after the second week in February. While healthcare providers can't force people with diabetes to take on healthy habits, they can help them clarify their goals, assist with removing barriers, and provide the necessary resources and support. Here are six ways diabetes educators can help people with diabetes create and sustain momentum on this year's goals.


How to Talk to People with Diabetes Who are Reluctant to Getting Vaccinated

Feb 20, 2019, 09:38 AM

People with diabetes (PWDs) are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable illness and diseases than the general public; unfortunately, many PWDs are not aware of this risk to their health. Educational visits are an opportune time for diabetes specialists to promote vaccines as part of an effective strategy for preventative care.


Study Shows Diabetes Education Highly Effective in Accredited Federally Qualified Health Centers

Feb 13, 2019, 16:59 PM

A new study from AADE, funded by The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, has shown just how effective diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) can be when offered in a person-centered, team-based care setting. Participants in the study saw an A1C reduction of nearly 2%!


Hepatitis B: As Few as Two Shots for a Lifetime of Protection

Jan 16, 2019, 10:01 AM

People with diabetes have twice the odds of becoming infected with HBV compared to those without the disease. As a healthcare provider, your strong recommendations and reminders about the HBV vaccine are vital—three out of every four people you counsel will need to hear you.


Providing Effective Education to People with Diabetes: 3 Tips for Healthcare Students

Jan 8, 2019, 16:28 PM

Are you a student in a healthcare profession? Then you'll want to familiarize yourself with these 3 basic teaching principles in the high likelihood you need to provide diabetes education to one of the more than 30 million people in the US living with diabetes.


Success Story: Motivating Change and Overcoming Fear

Nov 2, 2018, 09:54 AM

Marisabel had experienced a lot of chest pain and fatigue for the past month. She finally decided to go to the doctor and was shocked when they told her to go to the emergency room after finding a dangerously high blood glucose result.


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