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

 

A Look Inside the FDA’s Review Processes for Medical Devices

Aug 30, 2021, 14:50 PM

Read on for a quick tutorial on how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies, reviews and allows any and all medical devices to enter the U.S. marketplace. Plus, catch up on how FDA has recently opened the door to integrated and interoperable diabetes devices.


Employing a New Taxonomy for Technology-Enabled Care

Aug 26, 2021, 09:54 AM

Technology-enabled tools are evolving and advancing. Evidence continues to support the use of these kinds of interventions to enable personalized diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services. A recently published paper has created a new technology-enabled self-management taxonomy that standardizes the description of technology-enabled interventions as well as helps to ensure future research applies the taxonomy to allow for evaluation and replication. Learn more about this new taxonomy here.


My Journey to Becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Aug 9, 2021, 10:49 AM

Heather Beaudry, RN, CDCES shares her journey to becoming a certified diabetes care and education specialist just a few years after graduating. If you're a young professional in healthcare, especially nursing, read this blog post to learn more about how you too can start on your own journey to becoming involved in the specialty of diabetes care and education.


Looking Ahead to 2022: CMS Proposes Changes to MDPP and MNT

Jul 26, 2021, 10:50 AM

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule on July 13, which proposes a series of changes to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program and Medical Nutrition Therapy for 2022. Read ADCES’ summary of the proposed changes here.


Peer Support: The Missing Link?

Jul 19, 2021, 11:45 AM

As medical professionals, we may be experts in certain realms of diabetes, but we may not be best suited to offer the sustained support that is crucial to helping our people with diabetes thrive. Tamara Oser, MD, shares how peer support can be a crucial part of managing diabetes and is associated with positive impacts on clinical and behavioral outcomes.


Meds, Tech and Behavior Change in Care of Older Persons with Diabetes

Jun 28, 2021, 10:24 AM

The recently updated ADCES practice paper, Special Considerations in Management and Education of Older Persons with Diabetes, provides valuable insight of the unique needs of this population. Sara (Mandy) Reece, PHARMD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES shares a few ways you can use the ADCES7 in older adult care.


How to Use the Omnipod DASH in Diabetes Management

Jun 21, 2021, 07:17 AM

The Omnipod DASH insulin pump has become a popular device when managing insulin in people with diabetes. When working with your patients, it’s important to understand how the device works, coverage options and why someone might be a good candidate. Learn more about the device, special considerations and access a new training in this blog post.


Implementing Inclusive, Person-Centered Care in Your Practice

Jun 21, 2021, 07:03 AM

ADCES21 is an opportunity to learn more about the needs, concerns and best practices when working with individuals. Understand what dignity, compassion and respect looks like through their eyes. Build skills to coordinate culturally appropriate care, education and support to individualize care beyond addressing their conditions. Learn more about the inclusive, person-centered care education track at ADCES21.


Medicare Updates CGM Benefit

Jun 14, 2021, 17:19 PM

The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) who oversee the policies for durable medical equipment recently released update clinical coverage criteria for CGM devices.


The Business Side of Diabetes: Surviving as a Clinician in a Business Role

Jun 14, 2021, 07:00 AM

The business side of diabetes education track at ADCES21 is designed to meet the needs of the busy diabetes care and education specialist who is also charged with the business aspects of the program. Read more to get a preview of education sessions that demonstrate your outcomes and the value of diabetes care and education services to administrators and payors.