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

 

Accessing the Benefits of School Nurses: A Trusted Member of the Diabetes Care Team

Jun 7, 2021, 11:10 AM

Inclusion of the school nurse as part of the student’s healthcare team provides continuity of care between the home, school and healthcare team for children with diabetes. Learn more about the benefits of including school nurse expertise on the diabetes care team.


Breaking Down the Latest Research on Socioeconomic Challenges in Diabetes Care

Jun 3, 2021, 07:00 AM

To develop strategies that address socioeconomic challenges to care in your practice, it is critical that diabetes care and education specialists understand perspectives of people with diabetes with socioeconomic barriers and their preferred interventions. Learn more about the trends identified in a recent study published in The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care journal.


Incorporating Individualized Care To Address Emotional Well-Being at ADCES21

May 31, 2021, 07:00 AM

Over 19 sessions addressing psychosocial and behavioral health will take place during ADCES21 in August, delivering useful tips and tools to address these concerns across a wide spectrum of psychosocial challenges and self-management behaviors. Susan Guzman, PhD and John Zriebec, CDCES, MSW give you a preview of these sessions here.


Understanding Mental Health Needs From Your Client’s Perspective

May 28, 2021, 10:38 AM

May is mental health awareness month and an appropriate time to look at what kind of support you offer clients. Grace Silverio, BSN, RN, CDCES, CCM discusses the impact of diabetes on mental health, and how you can begin addressing it in your practice.


Is Weight Bias and Weight Stigma a Public Health Problem?

May 25, 2021, 11:38 AM

Megrette Fletcher MEd, RDN, CDCES discusses the commonalities between weight bias and stigma. She'll also share evidence that healthcare providers' implicit bias towards weight may worsen health outcomes for their clients.


Empowering the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist as a Diabetes Technology “Matchmaker” at ADCES21

May 24, 2021, 18:07 PM

Diabetes care and education specialists can help clients benefit from existing or new technologies by helping them use tech to the fullest and equipping them with tech that best suits their needs. The ADCES21 technology track can help members of the diabetes care team maintain and enhance diabetes technology, competencies and proficiencies. Get a preview here of this track here.


High-Dose Weekly GLP-1 RAs: An Exciting Option for Diabetes and Obesity Management

May 24, 2021, 13:37 PM

Two agents in the GLP-1 RA class (dulaglutide and semaglutide) have new data evaluating higher dose options than originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While high-dose liraglutide is already approved for weight loss, dulaglutide and semaglutide offer potentially new dosing strategies to further help individuals lose weight.


Medical and Nutritional Treatment Trends in the Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Continuum at ADCES21

May 20, 2021, 07:00 AM

ADCES21 offers sessions within the Diabetes and the Cardiometabolic Continuum track that examine new trends in the medical and nutritional treatment of cardiometabolic conditions, such as gastroparesis, heart failure and other complications. Get a preview of this track here.


Diabetes, Oral Health and Nutrition – What is the Connection?

May 10, 2021, 09:00 AM

People with diabetes are more likely to experience periodontal issues, which may hinder glucose management. Learn about oral health problems and 5 beneficial foods for people with diabetes in this blog.


The Role of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in Co-Conditions and Diabetes-Related Complications

Apr 30, 2021, 07:00 AM

98% of adults with type 2 diabetes have one co-condition and 89% have at least two comorbidities. These conditions and complications can create significant burdens on the individual, the diabetes care team and the healthcare system. Learn more about the role of the diabetes care and education specialist in addressing these diabetes-related complications.