Apr 4, 2019, 09:29 AM
AADE President Elect Kellie Antinori-Lent, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, reminds us that technology is revolutionizing the work we do and encourages us to embrace it in order to transform our patients’ lives and modernize our practice. Learn from the work she’s doing in her own hospital system.
Apr 2, 2019, 14:02 PM
Brain health is essential to our day-to-day activities. As our body ages, so does our brain. While blood glucose is the main source of energy for the brain, too much or too little blood sugar can cause changes within the brain. Higher glucose levels place people with diabetes (PWDs) at risk of having a stroke and/or developing dementia.
Mar 28, 2019, 08:31 AM
Insulin is a life sustaining medication for all people with type 1 diabetes and many people with type 2 diabetes, although its high price tag makes it seem like a luxury. Fortunately, AADE's Pharmacy Community of Interest (COI) started an Insulin Affordability Task Force and has published an insulin cost-savings resource guide.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%!