For people with diabetes, planning ahead for the holidays is important, but challenging. AADE recommends the following tips to ensure a healthy and happy holiday season.
If you diabetes and haven’t been vaccinated, it’s time to reconsider. Flu can be more serious than you realize, and health officials say there are early signs that this flu season will be a bad one.
The CDC announced today that AADE has been awarded funding for the next 5 years to bring the National DPP to underserved populations with little or no access to diabetes prevention services.
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) filed public comments recently on a proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide education on how to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes via the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP). In the comments, AADE urges CMS to include telehealth and other online platforms as a covered service for Medicare beneficiaries.
With Hurricane Irma fast approaching Florida, preparing for a disaster can feel overwhelming. But for people with diabetes, preparing for the worst is a matter of survival. Janis Roszler, LMFT, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND, American Association of Diabetes Educator member, shares her checklist for staying safe.
More than 86 million Americans are on the path to type 2 diabetes but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. Just ask Janine Riemersma of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A new survey from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) found that Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) significantly reduced beneficiary choice and access to commonly used diabetes testing supplies, adding to previous studies showing the unnecessary risk competitive bidding puts on people with diabetes. Certified Diabetes Educator Kellie Antinori-Lent was involved in the implementation of the survey and is available to speak on the findings.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of diabetes distress with these five tips.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on March 23 that the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) would be eligible for Medicare expansion this summer when the Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2017 is released. The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is one of the leading participants in the NDPP.
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) renewed its call for Congress to pass legislation that would result in more people with diabetes gaining access to diabetes education through The Access To Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2015.
People with type 2 diabetes can lower their blood sugar if they follow a personalized blood glucose monitoring schedule, even if they don’t use insulin, according to a new study being presented at AADE15, the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
As they reach their teens, many with type 1 diabetes discover that the disease provides a secret weapon for losing weight. But it’s dangerous, and can lead to serious medical complications. Diabetes educators and a former diabulImia patient will share their stories and experience at AADE15.
Healthcare providers need to be alert for signs of an eating disorder in people with type 1 diabetes – especially young girls and women, according to presentations at AADE15. A list of warning signs of the disease can help - see below.
From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, the holidays can be fun and heartwarming. They can also be exhausting and stressful... especially for people with diabetes. AADE offers some self-care tips to help people with diabetes keep the condition under control during the holidays.
Diabetes education significantly improves outcomes among people with the condition, leading to reduced blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Mindfulness training, including focused breathing and awareness training, helped U.S. veterans with diabetes significantly lower their diabetes-related distress and blood sugar levels and improve their self-management of the disease.
Mental health coaching significantly eased depression and reduced blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Delivering a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis is difficult: patients may be surprised, yet need to understand the diagnosis and its significance. With more than 86 million Americans at risk, these conversations are increasingly important. Here’s some advice from the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Some signs of aging may actually be indicators of diabetes – from vision and hearing loss to longer healing times from cuts and bruises. The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) provides information on these “sneaky” symptoms for those 45 and older.
If diabetes is your constant companion, that doesn’t have to mean you can’t enjoy traveling. The American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests a plan of attack for ensuring your next travel adventure is safe and successful.
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