The official podcast of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Join us as we discuss the latest news in diabetes care, education, advocacy and technology.
ADCES Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas presents a brief summary of where the 2020 election has landed us. Tune in to hear our predictions for the House and Senate priorities in the coming months, ADCES’ plans for the lame-duck session of congress, and details on how you can get more involved in diabetes advocacy.
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services, whether they are offered in group or one-on-one settings, must be individualized and engaging. Find out what the National Standards for DSMES really say about how you offer these services as we speak with Sacha Uelmen, ADCES director of diabetes education and prevention programs. In the second part of the episode, Sacha speaks with Lucille Hughes, the director of diabetes education for South Nassau Communities Hospital, on her tips for offering engaging and person-centered session in any setting.
Join us for a casual conversation with one of ADCES20’s Innovative Use of Technology award winners, Molly Wagman. In this episode of the Huddle, Molly shares her experiences in creating The Challenges, her award winning fully remote education program, along with helpful tips and resources about leveraging diabetes technology into your practice.
Some of you have been asking for some non-partisan information and resources to help you cut through all the noise you’re hearing this election cycle. ADCES Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas joins us to briefly introduce you to a new non-partisan election guide to help you ask the right questions and better understand a candidate’s stance on healthcare. It’s a great for people who want make more informed voting decisions but aren’t sure where to start.
Our guest today is Sandra Rodriguez, the capacity development coordinator at Project Vida Health Center in El Paso, Texas. For over 20 years, Project Vida has been serving local communities of mostly Hispanic and Latino individuals, who according to the CDC are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Sandra will share some of the innovative ways her National Diabetes Prevention Program site engages with the local community and supports their health by addressing the body, mind and spirit of the individual.
Whether it is religious-based or for health purposes, many of your clients are asking about intermittent fasting and how to do so in a safe and healthy way. Diabetes care and education specialists Barbara Eichorst and Joy Pape share the evidence-based solutions to fasting safely, from addressing potential risks to post-fast meal guidance.
Technology is making life easier for some people with diabetes, but a change is needed to ensure socioeconomic barriers, cultural considerations and other factors are addressed. Author and tech expert David Kerr joins us to discuss the context of diabetes technology in today’s world and the role of the diabetes care and education specialist.
Ann Constance, CDCES, FADCES, RDN from Michigan has been involved in diabetes advocacy for many years. She’s sharing advice and guidance for anyone who is interested in making more systematic changes that support people with diabetes by becoming more involved in state and local level advocacy. You’ll hear what this process may look like for your community and walk away with some practical points to keep in mind as you start down the path local advocacy.
Leaders of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) join us today to share updates from their organization. Tracey Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of ADA and joins us to share some of the exciting initiatives and changes happening at ADA these days. Dr. Robert Gabbay is the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for ADA and leads the organization’s efforts to drive discovery within the world of diabetes research, care and prevention. Today he joins us to share an update on the state of diabetes care and education. Dr. Mary de Groot is the President of ADA Health Care and Education and shares her highlights from the recent 80th annual ADA Scientific Sessions.
An increasing number of clinicians are leveraging technology to improve their services and improve their clients’ health, but are they using technology in a standardized way? Are they working towards optimized results? Former ADCES President and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Dr. Deborah Greenwood joins us to discuss the latest ADCES Perspectives in Practice Paper, which focuses on optimizing tech-enabled diabetes care. You’ll hear about the purpose, focus and goals of this paper, and learn about the Identify, Configure and Collaborate, or ICC Framework, which can help you optimize the use of technology in any practice setting.