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

 

The Perfect Time to Have Your Yearly Vaccine Check-Up

Sep 11, 2018, 08:00 AM

Fall and winter bring back school, cooler temperatures, football and holidays. While you may look forward to many of these things, one visitor that you don’t want is the flu. Luckily vaccines are a way to avoid the flu and other terrible illnesses. Don’t risk serious illness or even death — get a vaccine check-up and ask about the important vaccines covered in our latest blog post.


5 Vaccines for People with Diabetes

Aug 21, 2018, 09:45 AM

Diabetes educators are familiar with the importance of self-care behaviors in reducing risks and complications associated with diabetes, but how often are vaccinations mentioned in these discussions? The regular maintenance of vaccines is particularly important for people with diabetes as they are at an increased risk for health problems and complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about 5 key vaccines for people with diabetes.


The Beauty That is DANA

Aug 6, 2018, 08:50 AM

In addition to covering the physiology of diabetes and diabetes self-management, diabetes educators also play a role as the go-to health professional for information about new technology that makes diabetes management “easier.” DANA is the new tool to make this role easier. Read more to learn about DANA.


Taking DANA for a Test Drive

Jul 30, 2018, 12:48 PM

Chris Memering knows diabetes educators have so much technology to keep up with, yet not enough time. Since July 16, she's been test driving AADE's answer to this problem: DANA (Diabetes Advance Network Access). Read her thoughts on this new technology institute here.


It Takes a Village

Jul 25, 2018, 09:15 AM

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) met in Chicago at the end of 2017 to launch a collaborative effort that increases screenings and referrals for people at risk for diabetes. Learn more about the initiative and their presentation this summer at AADE18.


Key Vaccines for People With Diabetes

Jul 18, 2018, 11:27 AM

Diabetes educators should regularly be asking their clients if they are up to date on their vaccines. Can you confidently answer “yes” you have discussed all five of the following CDC-recommended vaccines for people with diabetes?


The Power of Diabetes Educators

Jul 12, 2018, 09:30 AM

AADE President Donna Ryan wants diabetes educators to underscore the expertise and value they add to diabetes health care. Help build the brand and elevate the profession by voicing these four value-based propositions of diabetes educators wherever you can.


How to Help Men Stay on Top of their Diabetes Care

Jun 13, 2018, 10:15 AM

It's Men's Health Week, and this piece from guest blogger Timika Chambers covers how diabetes educators can engage their male clients with powerful questions regarding their plan for diabetes care.


Men’s Health Week: Stopping Type 2 Diabetes Before it Starts

Jun 12, 2018, 11:34 AM

For this Men's Health Week post, we're focusing on truck drivers. Men in the profession are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes and we'd like you to help us get the word out about a free online program that can help reduce their risk for developing the disease.


New Gestational Diabetes Resources Are Here

Jun 11, 2018, 13:21 PM

Nancy Drobycki, MSN, RN, CDE swore to one day help women with gestational diabetes receive the support they need from diabetes educators after her own diagnoses left her feeling overwhelmed and improperly supported. Read to find more info about the new gestational diabetes resources available through AADE.


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