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

Language, Culture and Simplicity

Apr 19, 2018, 15:14 PM

AADE member Lorena Drago shares her 3 key points for healthcare professionals to remember when speaking with people who have diabetes.

Progress and Collaboration in 2018

Apr 13, 2018, 15:40 PM

AADE president Donna Ryan shares an update on all the activities AADE has done so far in 2018 (quite a few!). Read how we've used the expertise, compassion and patient-focused knowledge of AADE members to extend our impact and visibility.

DANA App Review: Making Recommendations to Providers and Patients Easy

Apr 6, 2018, 10:20 AM

Doctor of Pharmacy and Certified Diabetes Educator Vivian Nnacho Ayuk has taken the time to provide her review of the new DANA app review. She shares why she turned to the new platform and the value she finds in it.

Hypoglycemia Awareness and Prevention an AADE Goal

Mar 30, 2018, 00:00 AM

AADE recognizes the serious impact of hypoglycemia and has supported work to increase awareness and prevent this condition. Find out what we've been up to, and check out our comprehensive hypoglycemia tools for diabetes educators.

Diving into the SiMCare Diabetes Case Simulations

Mar 21, 2018, 16:52 PM

Jerry Meece, BPharm, CDE, FACA, FAADE dives into the SiMCare Diabetes Case Simulations and provides an overview of the program. Read more and find out his final verdict.

Understanding Population Health: Where Does the Diabetes Educator Fit?

Mar 15, 2018, 11:11 AM

What is population health? AADE President Donna Ryan describes just what population health is and the opportunity for diabetes educators to be leaders.

How to Spring People Into Action: Colorectal Cancer and Diabetes

Mar 8, 2018, 16:36 PM

Guest blogger Timika Chambers reminds us healthy living is a process, and a journey worth taking, especially to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Read her four ways to help people make healthy lifestyle changes.

Connect with your Tribe at AADE18

Feb 28, 2018, 13:22 PM

AADE President Donna Ryan is getting excited for this year's Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. She'd also like to thank all the AADE members who have made this annual conference a beacon of learning.

Checking the Pulse of the African American Population

Feb 22, 2018, 08:00 AM

African Americans continue to be affected by diabetes, but what can you do to make sure this population receives the care they need? Timika Chambers offers four action steps you can take today.

Unveiling NEW Peer Support Resources for You

Feb 21, 2018, 08:00 AM

AADE just released a new peer support section of the website! Read Past President Hope Warshaw's background on these new resources, check them out for yourself, and get sharing.