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

 

New SGLT-2 Inhibitor – Ertugliflozin (STEGLATRO)

May 1, 2018, 16:23 PM

When Associate Professor Jennifer Clements updates course materials for her students, she learns about new diabetes management medications herself. Here she shares an overview of a recently FDA-approved SGLT-2 inhibitor.


New GLP-1 Agonist Approved by FDA: Semaglutide

Mar 27, 2018, 16:28 PM

When Jennifer Clements was a professional pharmacy student, she wondered how she'd learn about all the diabetes management drugs out there. Now, she's teaching about them, and provides an overview of a new GLP-1 Agonist.


Best Diets: What's your opinion?

Feb 20, 2018, 17:27 PM

Jennifer Clements likes to keep up on obesity management by looking over the top-rated dietary patterns. Do your recommendations match those referenced in this U.S. News & World Report article?


SMART versus SMARTER: Which would you rather be?

Jan 9, 2018, 13:23 PM

We've all heard of SMART goals...but what are SMARTER goals? Jennifer Clements stumbled upon this new approach to goal setting. Try applying it in January, and evaluating in three months!


New American Heart Association Blood Pressure Guidelines

Dec 5, 2017, 16:28 PM

Jennifer Clements, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE, BCACP reports the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association's new blood pressure guidelines. What blood pressure goals do you like to achieve with your patients with diabetes?


New Medications for the Management of Diabetes

Nov 2, 2017, 17:02 PM

Jennifer Clements provides a brief update of some of the most recently approved products for the management of diabetes, including Adlyxin, Soliqua 100/33, Xultophy 100/3.6 and Fiasp.


Diabetes Educators and Formularies

Sep 26, 2017, 17:21 PM

Jennifer Clements reviews the recently released AADE position statement on the role of diabetes educators in formulary and medical device decisions. Read and share the statement.


A Successful AADE17

Aug 24, 2017, 15:57 PM

Jennfier Clements talks about the highlights of her time at AADE17 - from her presentation, to networking, to attending a plethora of education sessions in and outside the world of pharmacy.


Reflection

Jul 18, 2017, 16:22 PM

Blogger Jennifer Clements believes October is a good month to reflect on the past year and look ahead to prepare goals for the next year. How do you help your patients to set and reach their goals?


The Value of Diabetes Camp for Healthcare Professionals

Jun 13, 2017, 16:55 PM

AADE blogger Jennifer Clements believes diabetes camps are beneficial experiences for healthcare professionals and kids with diabetes alike. Share what you've learned from volunteering at a diabetes camp.


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