When you ask most diabetes educators how they got involved in the specialty, you will frequently hear them say that they just fell into it and that they learned their skills on-the-job. Historically, clinicians who are new to diabetes education have relied on the basic information about diabetes that is included in their various professional curricula or have used the educational resources created by their predecessors.

According to the CDC, in 2007 over 3.3 million American adults with diabetes reported visual impairment, that is, trouble seeing even with their glasses or contact lenses on.

We were saddened to learn of the death of Lois Ferreri, RN, MEd, CDE, earlier this month.

A member since 1989, Lois wore many hats for AADE. She was one of the founders of the Tri-State Association of Diabetes Educators (TRIAD) chapter, which covers areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

AADE offers the comprehensive, authoritative information and tools that will help you succeed in your efforts to gain or renew your certification as a diabetes educator.

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