The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) today released new guidance and supporting resources to help healthcare professionals engage in care that is tailored to an individual’s needs. The new practice paper Cultural and Health Literacy Considerations with Diabetes details the role of the diabetes care and education specialist and greater diabetes care team in assessing for and managing health literacy, numeracy and cultural competency.

The Donna Tomky Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice will recognize a nurse practitioner who continues to advance the integration of self-management behaviors with clinical management through practice, health plan or health system innovation.

AADE and the Lions Club will join together to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes within the U.S.

At the 2019 AADE Annual Conference in Houston, AADE President Karen Kemmis previewed the decision to reposition title diabetes educator to diabetes care and education specialist with a full rollout of the title coming in January 2020.

Six diabetes educators were honored at the AADE Annual Conference in Houston for their achievements in diabetes care and their dedication to the AADE.

A new systematic review of evidence published in the August 2019 issue of The Diabetes Educator shows the impact of diabetes education in reducing hypoglycemia events and/or symptoms.