The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team
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The Latest Research in Diabetes and Pregnancy with Kerri Knippen and Rachel Stahl-Salzman
We know research is crucial for making continued advances in diabetes care for all populations. Rachel Stahl-Salzman, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, and Kerri Knippen, PhD, RDN, LD, BC-ADM, FAND, join us on The Huddle to talk about their latest research projects related to pregnancy in diabetes, some of the outcomes and learnings of each study, and how diabetes care and education specialists can be leaders in this work, even without a research background.
View Rachel's research poster diving deeper into this topic here: Annual QIPS Symposium | Weill Department of Medicine (cornell.edu)
Learn more about Kerri's project here:
https://www.eeds.com/enduring_material.aspx?AIN=005243415&SIN=230144&Display_Portal_Nav=true
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Join the poster presentations at #ADCES24 to learn even more about Kerri and Rachel's work! Learn more and register for the conference here: ADCES24 (adcesmeeting.org)
Learn more about the ADCES Foundation here: ADCES Foundation
July 16, 2024
Partners in Health: Walking Together Towards Better Diabetes Outcomes
Kristine Batty, APN, BC-ADM, and CDCES joins The Huddle to talk about her experience both living with Type 1 diabetes and working with people with diabetes as a CDCES, and how understanding both sides of the desk can help to optimize health outcomes.
Visit danatech here: https://www.adces.org/danatech
View Kristine's video series below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPqraDx-aQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBYpv3LuzBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otRUIrx6FkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDrDSSK99-A
June 25, 2024
A new therapy option for managing painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
This episode is sponsored by Medtronic.
Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can significantly impact a person with diabetes and their quality of life. Nalani Hunsaker PA-C, MCMSc, BC-ADM, a paid consultant for Medtronic, joins The Huddle to talk about Medtronic’s spinal cord stimulation therapy option, how the procedure works, and its success in relieving pain from DPN. Please reach out to http://www.medtronic.com/dpnconnect to connect with a Medtronic representative today. If you would like to share more information with your patients check out http://www.medtronic.com/dpnpain.
June 12, 2024
Best of The Huddle: Introducing the MATCH grant—advancing equity through community partnerships
Last year, ADCES received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention toward work aimed at advancing access to diabetes education and prevention resources for those in underserved communities. In anticipation of updates on progress made thus far at this year's upcoming annual meeting, we're resharing a previous episode of The Huddle in which Angela Forfia from ADCES and Sarah Ann Piper from Emory Centers explained how this will come to life over the next 5 years.
May 23, 2024
Future Forward: AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes Care with Miguel Johns
On this episode of The Huddle, Miguel Johns, Co-Founder & CEO of mmnt and creator of Milton, discusses how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit health care professionals across the diabetes space and how this technology is growing and changing. Topics include addressing some of the current opportunities and challenges associated with AI in health care, how AI can provide improved clinical decision support, and where this technology may be headed in the future.
Explore danatech here: Diabetes technology for healthcare professionals | Danatech (adces.org)
For more information on Miguel or mmnt, visit Milton | Powered by MMNT (getmilton.com)
April 23, 2024
Comprehensive Care: Highlighting the Psychosocial Considerations of T1D Screening
The decision on whether to screen yourself or loved ones for Type 1 diabetes risk can be a very personal one. In the last episode of a three-part series, we're joined by Laura Smith PhD, CDCES and Holly O’Donnell, PhD as they discuss the psychosocial factors to consider when talking about T1D screening—including the reasons why a person may or may not want to be screened and how to talk to children and their families about what a potential diagnosis means for them.
April 2, 2024
Get ready for ADCES24! Everything to look forward to at this year’s meeting with Lisa Hodgson
Registration for ADCES24 is now open! Each year, ADCES' annual conference brings together thousands of professionals in the diabetes care space, and this year's event is not one to miss! Conference chair Lisa Hodgson, RD, CDN, CDCES, FADCES joins The Huddle to share all of the exciting sessions and events to look forward to this year in New Orleans.
Learn more and register at adcesmeeting.org
March 26, 2024
Connecting Communities: Increasing Access to T1D Screening
Screening for Type 1 diabetes is crucial for earlier detection and management of the disease, but many people don’t know that they should be screened or how to access that screening. In the 2nd episode in our three-part series on T1D screening, University Hospital’s Chief of Staff - Office of President & CEO, Franklin Hickey, PhD, RN, NEA, BC, Executive Director of Community and Population Health, Colette Barrow Adams, PhD, MPA, MDiv, and JDRF Patient Navigator, Courtney Harris joined The Huddle to talk about a partnership with JDRF that has allowed more than 1,000 people to be screened for early T1D in the underserved Newark, New Jersey area. They also discuss the importance of meeting people where they are and understanding barriers to access when looking to increase screening rates.
Educational grant support for this episode is provided by Sanofi.
March 12, 2024
Less lecture, more dialogue: Increasing engagement and highlighting value with Dr. Bob Gabbay
Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Bob Gabbay, joined The Huddle live at ADCES' 2023 annual meeting in August. He touched on the challenges of addressing diabetes in primary care and the value of a DCES in this area, as well as the importance of active listening, perceived value, and engaging teaching styles when working with people with diabetes.
February 27, 2024
Understanding The Food Factors That Can Impact Glucose Levels with Amy Hess-Fischl
Advanced practice dietitian Amy Hess Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE joined The Huddle to talk about the various food factors that can impact glucose levels, how to help people with diabetes address and understand the factors that impact them most, and how people with diabetes may adjust their insulin doses based on these various factors.
This podcast is being produced in collaboration with JDRF. JDRF works to improve the lives of individuals living with T1D by providing meaningful educational resources for health care professionals and community members.
February 20, 2024
Tackling Health Inequities: Small Steps Can Move the Needle with Dr. Ebekozien
Addressing the inequities that exist in diabetes care relies on each and every one of us in the diabetes space. On this episode of The Huddle, we spoke with Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, Chief Medical Officer at the T1D Exchange and award-winning researcher. Dr. Ebekozien talked about T1D Exchange’s Health Equity Advancement Lab (HEAL) and it's work in advancing health equity for underserved populations. He also outlines actionable steps, no matter how big or small, that DCES across the country can take to advance this work in their practices.
Please note, this podcast was originally recorded in 2023, and host Sacha Uelmen has since moved on from ADCES to pursue another professional opportunity.
Learn more about T1D Exchange here: T1D Exchange Homepage - T1D Exchange and learn more about the Health Equity Advancement Lab specifically here: HEAL - T1D Exchange
Stay up to date on diabetes advocacy initiatives here: Diabetes Advocacy (adces.org)
Dive deeper into health equity research at the links below:
Addressing type 1 diabetes health inequities in the United States: Approaches from the T1D Exchange QI Collaborative
Achieving Equity in Diabetes Research: Borrowing From the Field of Quality Improvement Using a Practical Framework and Improvement Tools
Equitable Post-COVID-19 Care: A Practical Framework to Integrate Health Equity in Diabetes Management
January 30, 2024
Kicking off ADCES’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan with Lucille Hughes
Recorded live at ADCES23, ADCES Immediate Past President Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/Ed, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES joined The Huddle to introduce ADCES's new strategic plan, and to explain the importance of community involvement and knowing your worth when it comes to diabetes care and education.
View ADCES' full 2024-2028 full strategic plan here: adces-strategic-plan.pdf (sitefinity.cloud)
Learn more about the plan on our blog: Advance the Expertise of the DCES: A Core Goal of the 2024-28 ADCES Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Goal #1: Improve Access to Diabetes Care and Education: A Strategic Focus for 2024 and Beyond (adces.org)
https://www.adces.org/perspectives-on-diabetes-care/adces-perspectives-on-diabetes-care/2023/11/16/growing-and-diversifying-adces-membership-a-longstanding-domain-in-strategic-priorities
January 9, 2024
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes: Unveiling Common Misconceptions and Understanding the Stages with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill
Understanding the ins and outs of Type 1 diabetes and its stages is key in accurately screening for and managing the disease. In the first of a three-part series, we're joined by Associate Vice President of T1D Education and Clinical Implementation at JDRF and 2023 Diabetes Educator of the Year Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES. In this episode, Dr. O'Neill talks about common misconceptions of T1D, as well as the stages of T1D and the importance of evaluating and understanding these stages when diagnosing and working with people and families affected by T1D.
Educational grant support for this episode is provided by Sanofi.
Learn more about T1D risk screening and additional resources on JDRF's website: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/t1detect/
Learn more and gain access to T1D screening kits via TrialNet: https://www.trialnet.org/ or ASK: https://www.askhealth.org/?_ga=2.144097589.1682361371.1702935724-1205645336.1702935724
Learn more about the Search for Diabetes in Youth study here: SEARCH FOR DIABETES IN YOUTH
December 19, 2023
Insulin Delivery Options for the Tech Averse with Dr. David Soliman
The continued advances being made in diabetes technology are exciting, but for some they may also be intimidating. Certified diabetes care and education specialist Dr. Eligio David Soliman Jr. joins The Huddle to talk about lower-tech insulin delivery options, the differences between these options, and how low-tech delivery can benefit the lifestyles of certain people with diabetes.
December 12, 2023
Practical Considerations to Help Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Start and Stay on Non-Insulin Injectable Therapies
Debbie Hinnen APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN joins The Huddle to share her expertise and experiences starting patients with type 2 diabetes on injectable, non-insulin therapies. We will cover topics like how to have a conversation with someone who may have concerns about starting a patient on an injectable, setting realistic expectations, storage and side effects.
Disclosures: Speaker/Consultant for Eli Lilly and Company, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Intuity
This podcast was developed in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company.
Resources:
Download a patient-focused tipsheet that complements the topics covered in this podcast. https://www.adces.org/docs/default-source/handouts/cvd/60-23_tipsheet-startstaynoninsulininjectable-9.pdf?sfvrsn=7f11759_5
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4. https://www.novo-pi.com/ozempic.pdf
5. https://www.novo-pi.com/rybelsus.pdf
6. https://pi.lilly.com/us/mounjaro-uspi.pdf?s=pi
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December 7, 2023
Staying Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes While Losing Weight
Amy Hess Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE joins the Huddle to share her expertise and experiences providing support to patients with type 2 diabetes as they are experiencing weight reduction while on injectable, non-insulin therapies. We will cover topics like patient experiences with changes in appetite and food intake, nutritional counseling for people experiencing weight reduction and emphasizing the importance of exercise as well.
Disclosures: Speaker for Abbott Diabetes Care, Insulet, Xeris Pharmaceuticals
This podcast was developed in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company.
Resources:
Download a patient-focused tipsheet that complements the topics covered in this Huddle podcast. https://www.adces.org/docs/default-source/handouts/cvd/59-23_tipsheet-losingweight-7.pdf?sfvrsn=c4201759_5
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4. Garber. DOM. 2012;14:399
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10. https://www.novo-pi.com/victoza.pdf
11. https://www.novo-pi.com/ozempic.pdf
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16. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020
December 5, 2023
Exercise and insulin: managing the highs and lows with Ginger Vieira
A lot of disinformation exists concerning how to safely exercise while living with diabetes, particularly Type 1 diabetes. Ginger Vieira, athlete and author of "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: How to exercise without scary lows or frustrating highs", joins The Huddle to discuss how to help people with diabetes feel empowered to exercise while managing their potential high and lows.
Resources:
Learn more about Ginger and her work on her website: https://www.gingervieira.com/
Access Ginger's book on exercise and Type 1 diabetes here: https://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Type-Diabetes-exercise-frustrating/dp/B0BYGNFQ47/
November 14, 2023
Your Insider’s Look at ADCES’ 2023 Diabetes Tech Conference
ADCES’ Diabetes Technology Conference is coming up December 1-2 in Chicago! We’re joined by conference co-chair Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES as he shares all the exciting things to look forward to at this year’s event—including hands-on device trainings and educational tracks for different experience levels.
Resources:
Register for the 2023 Diabetes Tech Conference here: https://diabetestechconference.org/
Learn more about diabetes technology overall on danatech: Diabetes technology for healthcare professionals | Danatech (diabeteseducator.org)
October 31, 2023
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Basal Insulin with Brad Hise
Endocrinology nurse practitioner Brad Hise joins this episode of The Huddle to discuss all things related to basal insulin. Brad touches on how to titrate basal insulin, ensuring that a person's insulin injection technique is effective, and how to support people on insulin in persisting with their medication routine.
Education support for this episode is provided by Sanofi.
October 10, 2023
Introducing the MATCH grant—advancing equity through community partnerships
Angela Forfia from ADCES and Sarah Ann Piper from Emory Centers joined us live at ADCES23 to talk about an exciting new partnership on a grant offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will focus on advancing access to diabetes education and prevention resources for those in underserved communities. Hear as Angela and Sarah explain how this will come to life over the next 5 years.
September 19, 2023
Glycemic Management Committees: A Team Approach to Optimizing Care and Preparing for CMS Measures
Hannah Day, MSN, FNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, Nurse Practitioner, and Director of Clinical Practice at Glytec joins The Huddle to talk about Glycemic Management Committees. We discuss what a Glycemic Management Committee is, how creating a team involving multiple disciplines across a health system is an effective strategy to optimize glycemic management and patient safety in the hospital and deliver the best care possible, and key action items you can take now to set your team up for success in the future. This episode is sponsored by Glytec.
July 25, 2023
Bridging the Gap—addressing disparities in health systems with Drs. Marshall Chin and Monica Peek
Those who work with people with diabetes know that there are significant disparities in diabetes outcomes influenced by social drivers of health. To address these issues, health systems need to engage with disadvantaged communities and address community needs. On this episode of The Huddle, Drs. Marshall Chin and Monica Peek, internal medicine physicians at the University of Chicago, discuss a national initiative to address health disparities in diabetes care called Bridging the Gap.
July 19, 2023
ADCES23: Celebrating 50 Years in Houston with Connie Brown-Riggs
Registration is now open for this year's ADCES Annual Conference, ADCES23. This year’s conference planning committee chair, Connie Brown-Riggs, joined The Huddle to talk about what new and exciting aspects to expect at ADCES23, including a celebration of ADCES's 50th anniversary.
April 24, 2023
It’s Diabetes Camp Season! Carla Cox shares the value of camp
We welcomed Carla Cox, CDCES to The Huddle to talk about the value of diabetes camps. Carla has volunteered for diabetes camps across the globe for many years. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on psychosocial and practical benefits of these camps and how healthcare professionals in the diabetes community can get involved.
April 11, 2023
Monetizing Diabetes Devices and Demonstrating Your Value with Jennifer Okemah
Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, BCADM, CDCES, CSSD, shares her experience running diabetes programs and flipping them from cost centers into revenue generators. The episode is full of practical tips diabetes care and education specialists can use to leverage their role as diabetes technology experts for new streams of revenue. She also shares tips on how you can track performance to demonstrate the value you bring to your health system. Resources:Learn more about the ADCES Annual Conference: ADCESmeeting.orgMore resources to help you demonstrate your value: DiabetesEducator.org/ValueJennifer’s website: www.salutenutritionPLLC.comJennifer’ LinkedIn: (10) SALUTE NUTRITION, PLLC: Overview | LinkedInJennifer’s Instagram: Salute Nutrition, PLLC (@salutenutrition.pllc) • Instagram photos and videosJennifer’s Facebook: Salute Nutrition, PLLC | FacebookADCE Accreditation and Reimbursement Boot Camps: DiabetesEducator.org/Reimbursement
March 28, 2023
What to know about the latest CGM technology featuring Celia Levesque with Celia Levesque
As CGM technology continues to evolve, it's important that those working with people with diabetes understand the different devices available and how to help people find the best fit for them. Celia Levesque, an advanced practice provider for the Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, joins The Huddle to discuss the latest updates in the world of CGM technology, as well as advances that she would like to see in the future and how to help people with diabetes find the device that best fits their needs.ResourcesFor more information about CGM options, visit danatech.org.To view all CGMs currently available, visit our find & compare CGMs page: CGM l Compare CGM Features l danatech (diabeteseducator.org)Will insurance cover a CGM? Find out with our free CGM insurance lookup tool at: CGM Insurance Coverage Look-Up Tool (diabeteseducator.org)Interested in training on the devices mentioned in this podcast? Visit our danatech device training page for current and future training events.
March 13, 2023
Understanding Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulins
Thomas Blevins, MD, an Endocrinologist from Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology in Austin, TX, joins The Huddle to talk about interchangeable biosimilar insulin. We discuss what interchangeability means and the evidence supporting it. You’ll also hear about the options interchangeable biosimilar insulin presents for healthcare systems and people with diabetes.This episode is sponsored by ViatrisResourcesWebinar on Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin (Free and non-CE): The New Frontier of Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulins - bit.ly/3vxUWZ1Tip Sheets on Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin in English Viatris_Tip_Sheet_v3_04202022 (diabeteseducator.org) and Spanish Viatris_Tip_Sheet_v3_04202022_spa (diabeteseducator.org)Insulin delivery resources from ADCES: www.DiabetesEducator.org/InsulinBlevins, T. C., Barve, A., Raiter, Y., Aubonnet, P., Athalye, S., Sun, B., & Muniz, R. (2020). Efficacy and safety of MYL-1501D versus insulin glargine in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus: Results of the INSTRIDE 3 phase 3 switch study. Diabetes, obesity & metabolism, 22(3), 365–372. https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.13904Viatris website: http://www.viatris.com
March 8, 2023
Exploring the 2023 ADA Standards of Care with Mary Lou Perry
On this episode of The Huddle we talk to Mary Lou Perry, who brings more than 30 years of experience in the area of diabetes nutrition clinical practice and was appointed to the ADA Professional Practice Committee last March. Mary Lou shares how others can be a part of the committee, a few key highlights from the 2023 ADA Standards of Care, and examples of how the updated standards can be applied in practice.Resources:To read the full 2023 Standards of Care, visit: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/issue/46/Supplement_1To watch an ADCES webinar that dives a bit deeper into the Standards of Care, visit: http://send.adces.org/link.cfm?r=5gLLYpGIeV6Y9dpuQo-W2A~~&pe=IajtqA5LETl6XmGrk0YTISnsQijzMKrfWkc79cPqpTRNp3eEShKQUAVzFBrLt-EYJga4sPUlv60Ad-aq--2vbw~~&t=VmwSIkiOmBxB5rwPQvGKrw~~To apply to be a part of an ADA committee, visit: https://diabetes.org/about-us/who-we-are/applications/national-committees-call-applicationsFor ADA public comment, visit: professional.diabetes.org/SOC
February 28, 2023
CDCES Certification: Experience, Pandemic Effects, and Affordability Support with Sheryl Traficano
Chief Executive Officer of the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists(CBDCE) Sheryl Traficano, MBA, CAE, answers common questions about eligibility and requirements for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential. Tune in to get a better understanding of the requirements for hours, and how to accrue them. You’ll also hear about scholarship opportunities and how to apply for them.Resources:Learn more about the credential, including how to apply for and take the exam, at www.CBDCE.org. Access study resources for the exam at www.DiabetesEducator.org/CDCES. Access the current Certification Exam handbook from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) at https://www.cbdce.org/documents/20123/66178/CBDCE-exam-handbook_Current.pdf/8e2fda09-9289-947c-7587-712a4e74f10a?t=1588269156519Episode #52: How to Become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist: Requirements, Study Tips, Renewal Process and More: https://thehuddle.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-become-a-certified-diabetes-care-and-education-specialist-requirements-study-tips-renewal-process-and-moreCBDCE Scholarships: www.cbdce.org/scholarships
February 14, 2023
ADCES22 Live: Leveraging Data for Real Change with Allyson Hughes
Allyson Hughes, PhD, is an assistant professor at Ohio University’s Diabetes Institute. She’s a research psychologist by training but has developed a unique ability to turn data into policy change. You’ll hear about her unique perspective as a researcher and person with diabetes and get some direction on how you can leverage your research or findings for real change in the world of policy.Show NotesT1D Exchange https://t1dexchange.org/Quality Improvement Collaboration through T1D Exchange: https://t1dexchange.org/quality-improvement/collaborative/Learn more about the ADCES Annual Conference at www.ADCESmeeting.orgGet involved with ADCES Advocacy and Virtual Hill Day at www.diabeteseducator.org/advocacyLearn more about research at ADCES at www.diabeteseducator.org/researchLearn more about diabetes technology at www.Danatech.org
January 10, 2023
Overcoming Insurance Coverage Pain Points with Julia Flaherty from Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a global leader in the diabetes community with trustworthy resources on all aspects of diabetes, including healthcare. Julia Flaherty is a content manager at Beyond Type 1 with 20 years of experience living with type 1 diabetes. She’s faced her share of frustrations navigating healthcare and is here to share valuable information and resources that help address the pain points people with diabetes experience when it comes to healthcare coverage.Resources:Beyond Type 1: beyondtype1.orgBeyond Type 2: beyondtype2.org(Blog) Health Insurance 101: Selecting The Right Plan For Managing Type 2 DiabetesSuite of T1D insurance resources: https://beyondtype1.org/insurance-type-1-diabetesSuite of T2D insurance resources: https://beyondtype2.org/insurance-type-2-diabetesHealthcare glossary: https://beyondtype1.org/healthcare-glossaryInsulin affordability resources: www.Getinsulin.orgBeyond Type 1 Mental health resources: https://beyondtype1.org/mental-healthBeyond Type 2 mental health resources: https://beyondtype2.org/mental-healthHaving Healthcare Cost Conversations to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Practical Guide: https://www.diabeteseducator.org/news/perspectives/adces-blog-details/adces-perspectives-on-diabetes-care/2022/02/07/cost-conversations-to-improve-outcomes
December 29, 2022
Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System: What You Should Know About Tubeless Automated Insulin Delivery with Cari Berget
Cari Berget, MPH, RN, CDCES, joins The Huddle to discuss the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery system. We’re tapping into her expertise and involvement in clinical trials that used the Omnipod 5 to bring you the practical tips. Tune in to learn who is best suited for automated insulin delivery systems like the Omnipod 5 and how to onboard people with diabetes who would benefit from the Omnipod 5 system.This episode is sponsored by Insulet, makers of the Omnipod 5 System.Resources: Cari Berget, Jennifer L. Sherr, Daniel J. DeSalvo, Ryan S. Kingman, Sheri L. Stone, Sue A. Brown, Alex Nguyen, Leslie Barrett, Trang T. Ly, Gregory P. Forlenza; Clinical Implementation of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System: Key Considerations for Training and Onboarding People With Diabetes. Clin Diabetes 1 April 2022; 40 (2): 168–184. https://doi.org/10.2337/cd21-0083 Learn more about the Omnipod 5 system: www.omnipod.com/what-is-omnipod/omnipod-5ADCES Insulin Resources: www.DiabetesEducator.org/InsulinDelivery
December 27, 2022
Helping Clients/Patients Meet Targets with GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists with Christie Schumacher
Christie Schumacher PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP, joins The Huddle to talk through the use of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists for your people with type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn what medications fall into the class of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists, how they work and the benefits they can offer people with type 2 diabetes. These medications can be a useful tool in the therapeutic toolkit as highlighted in the recently updated ADA/EASD consensus statement, so this episode will offer practical considerations when initiating GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients and managing possible side effects.We want to thank our sponsor, Lilly Diabetes, for their support of this episode.VV-MED-128766 ©2022 Lilly USA, LLC. All rights reservedResources:ADA and EASD Consensus Report for the Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2022: Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2022. A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association (diabetesjournals.org)ADCES Incretin-Based therapies tip sheet: DiabetesEducator.org/docs/default-source/living-with-diabetes/tip-sheets/medication-taking/incretin-based_therapies_tip_sheet_1006202291a90b03-fff9-4b81-98c9-42ef98f0c501.pdfEpisode Transcript: DiabetesEducator.org/docs/default-source/podcast-docs/incretin-full-show.docxMedication Taking Resources from ADCES: 1) For healthcare professionals: DiabetesEducator.org/MedicationTaking 2) For people with diabetes: DiabetesEducator.org/TakingMedication
November 16, 2022
ADCES22 Live: Putting Population Health Into Practice with Teresa Pearson
Teresa Pearson, MBA, MS, RN, CDCES, FADCES, joins us to talk about population health. She shares her early experience with population health. As you’ll hear, this model of care can greatly reduce total cost of care and improve health outcomes for people with diabetes. It’s a solid approach to demonstrate the value you bring to the diabetes care team, so make sure to listen to the entire episode to get actionable tips on information technology, data and reporting you can start implementing quickly.Resources:ADCES population health resources: DiabetesEducator.org/PopulationHealthADCES Value Toolkit: DiabetesEducator.org/ValueADCES Annual Conference information: ADCESmeeting.org
November 8, 2022
Results of the 2021 National Practice Survey with Jan Kavookjian
The National Practice Survey is conducted once every 5 years to help ADCES understand current trends in the diabetes care and education specialist workforce and how their services are integrated into the full care team. 2022 ADCES President Jan Kavookjian, PhD, MBA, FAPhA, FADCES, joins us to discuss why this survey is so important. She gives us a teaser of some of this year’s findings and explains how the results influence strategic planning and key initiatives at the association. ADCES gratefully acknowledges Joanne Rinker, MS, RDN, CDCES, LND, FADCES, Sheryl Traficano and the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, the National Practice Survey writing group and any others involved for their support of the National Practice Survey.ResourcesKavookjian J, Bzowyckyj AS, DiNardo MM, et al. Current and Emerging Trends in Diabetes Care and Education: 2021 National Practice and Workforce Survey. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care. 2022;48(5):307-323. doi:10.1177/26350106221120787ADCES Blog Post: Key Takeaways from Current and Emerging Trends in Diabetes Care & Education: 2021 National Practice and Workforce Survey: www.diabeteseducator.org/news/perspectives/adces-blog-details/adces-perspectives-on-diabetes-care/2022/10/10/key-takeaways-from-current-and-emerging-trends-in-diabetes-care-education-2021-national-practice-and-workforce-surveyValue of the DCES Toolkit: www.DiabetesEducator.org/ValueAsk the Reimbursement Expert: www.diabeteseducator.org/practice/ask-the-expert
October 25, 2022
ADCES22 Live: Addressing Health Disparities with Eva Vivian and Daphne Smith Marsh
Eva Vivian, PharmD, PhD, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, and Daphne Smith Marsh, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, discuss the impact of health disparities on-site at ADCES22 in Baltimore. You’ll hear their perspectives on the environmental and social factors that contribute to health disparities, both in and out of the clinical setting. You’ll also hear how diabetes care and education specialists and other healthcare professionals can address health disparities in simple, practical ways that meet the needs of the individual while building trust.Resources:ADCES Resources on Health Equity: DiabetesEducator.org/HealthEquityADCES22 On-Demand Sessions: ADCES22.orgEdgoose J, Quiogue M, Sidhar K. How to Identify, Understand, and Unlearn Implicit Bias in Patent Care. Fam Pract Management. 2019 Jul-Aug;26(4):29-33Reid H, Lin O, Fabbro RL, et al. Provider communication in black patients with T2DM is associated with glycemic control. Presented at: American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Sessions; June 12-16, 2020. Abstract 52-LB.Akturk HK, Agarwal S, Hoffecker L, Shah VN. Inequity in racial ethnic representation in randomized controlled trials of diabetes technologies in type 1 diabetes: critical need for new standards. Diabetes Care. 2021;44(6):e121-e123.
October 13, 2022
Good Sources of Fats and Fiber for Diabetes Management with Erin Palinski-Wade
Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, LDN, CPT, joins The Huddle to discuss two key nutrients for blood glucose management and overall health: fats and fiber. Many adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes aren’t getting adequate amounts of these nutrients. In this episode, we dive into the health benefits of dietary fats and fiber, highlight some nutrient-dense sources, like fresh avocado, and share some practical ways individuals can increase their intake of these nutrients.Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®. Love One Today® is a leading source of the healthiest reasons and tastiest ways to enjoy fresh avocados. A science-based resource, it provides turnkey solutions that make it easy for health professionals to stay on top of the latest research and confidently recommend avocados. Episode Notes:Love One Today: https://loveonetoday.com/2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines For Americans: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/Schoeneck, Malin, and David Iggman. “The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: A systematic review of the accumulated evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.” Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD vol. 31,5 (2021): 1325-1338. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2020.12.032Reynolds, Andrew N et al. “Dietary fibre and whole grains in diabetes management: Systematic review and meta-analyses.” PLoS medicine vol. 17,3 e1003053. 6 Mar. 2020, doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1003053Dana E. King, Arch G. Mainous, Thomas A. Buchanan, William S. Pearson; C-Reactive Protein and Glycemic Control in Adults With Diabetes. Diabetes Care 1 May 2003; 26 (5): 1535–1539. https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.26.5.1535Zhang, Xuhuiqun et al. “Avocado Consumption for 12 Weeks and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adults with Overweight or Obesity and Insulin Resistance.” The Journal of nutrition vol. 152,8 (2022): 1851-1861. doi:10.1093/jn/nxac126Zhu, Lanjun, Yancui Huang, Indika Edirisinghe, Eunyoung Park, and Britt Burton-Freeman. 2019. "Using the Avocado to Test the Satiety Effects of a Fat-Fiber Combination in Place of Carbohydrate Energy in a Breakfast Meal in Overweight and Obese Men and Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial" Nutrients 11, no. 5: 952. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11050952Resources:Avocado nutrition 101How to choose and prepare an avocadoHow to cut, slice, peel and pit an avocadoHow to ripen avocados fasterHow to store avocadosAccredited Podcast: Avocados, Satiety and Mindful Eating in Diabetes with Erin Palinski-Wade, MS, RDN, CDEEducational Handout: Effects of avocado on LDL cholesterolNutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes or Prediabetes: A Consensus Report
October 4, 2022
Glycemic Risk Index: Dynamic New Tool for Diabetes Treatment Planning with Dr. David Klonoff & Dr. David Kerr
Dr. David Klonoff and Dr. David Kerr are authors of a recent study that introduces a new practical metric, the glycemic risk index. They join the Huddle to talk about the practicalities of this emerging metric and share how it can be used by clinicians to quickly assess a person’s glycemic risk. It’s a fascinating conversation that will leave you with a tool to easier leverage CGM-generated data and produce improved health outcomes for your patients. ResourcesKlonoff, David C., et al. “A Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) of Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Validated by Clinician Ratings.” Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, Mar. 2022, doi:10.1177/19322968221085273GRI web-based calculator: https://www.diabetestechnology.org/gri/GRI Excel File to calculate multiple tracings: https://www.diabetestechnology.org/gri/gri-calculator.xlsx?ver=2Diabetes Digital Health book: https://www.elsevier.com/books/diabetes-digital-health/klonoff/978-0-12-817485-2Diabetes Digital Health and Telehealth book: https://www.elsevier.com/books/diabetes-digital-health-and-telehealth/klonoff/978-0-323-90557-2
September 28, 2022
ADCES22 Live: What People with Diabetes Need
We caught Jane K. Dickinson PhD, RN, CDCES at ADCES22 in Baltimore, MD after she finished hosting a panel discussion. The panel showcased Julie K. Heverly at the DiaTribe Foundation, Mary Jane Roche from the College Diabetes Network, and T’ara Smith from Beyond Type 1. All three are individuals live with diabetes and took the stage to share their perspectives and experiences with DCESs. Jane joins us today to share the highlights of that discussion, along with some insights into how the DCES and other healthcare professionals can further support the needs of their patients.ResourcesADCES22 On-Demand Session available until October 24, 2022 at ADCES22.org.
September 20, 2022
Supporting the Unique Healthcare Needs of Agricultural Workers with Maria Bustamante & Megan Martinez
Maria Bustamante and Megan Martinez are involved in the diabetes care and prevention programs at the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) and join us today to share some of the work they’re doing to improve health outcomes for the vital workforce of agricultural workers. While the topic may sound niche at first, you are likely to recognize the challenges faced by agricultural workers in your own patent populations, especially if you are working within immigrant communities, in rural, agricultural settings, or with men with physically demanding jobs. You’ll hear how Megan and Maria’s teams developed resources to meet people with prediabetes or diabetes where they are—and we’ll tell you how you can access these tools for your own practice! ResourcesDiabetes & U.S. Agricultural Workers Data: http://www.ncfh.org/diabetes-fact-sheet.htmlAg worker access campaign: http://www.ncfh.org/ag-worker-access.htmlNCFH Diabetes Resource Hub: http://www.ncfh.org/diabetesresourcehub.htmlJeopardy game: http://www.ncfh.org/uploads/3/8/6/8/38685499/jeopardy_guide-final_eng.pdfNCFH Diabetes Webinar Archive: http://www.ncfh.org/archived-webinars.html#diabetes_webinarsNCFH Health Information and Referral Hotline: http://www.ncfh.org/callforhealth.htmlTelehealth readiness worksheet: http://www.ncfh.org/uploads/3/8/6/8/38685499/final_patient_telehealth_readiness_tool_.pdfResource for being active for men who are already physically active: https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/living-with-diabetes/tip-sheets/aade7/adces-men-health-being-active-v1.pdfResource for reducing risks: https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/living-with-diabetes/tip-sheets/aade7/adces-reducing-risk-english-final.pdf?sfvrsn=84c39758_2ADCES resources in Spanish: www.DiabetesEducator.org/Spanish
September 13, 2022
ADCES22 Live: What’s New & What’s Next in Tech from the Exhibit Hall with Dr. Jane Seley
Dr Jane Jeffrie Seley, MPH, MSN, NP, RN, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, brings us the top highlights from the technology seen at the ADCES22 conference in Baltimore this year. She’s talking about what’s new and what’s next in CGM, BGM, insulin delivery, connected devices, and more. Jane references specific of devices and manufacturers here, but keep in mind that these references are for educational purposes and do not represent an endorsement from ADCES.Show NotesADCES22.orgDanatech.org
August 30, 2022
The Dangers of Perfectionism in Diabetes with Alexis Skelley & Kersti Spjut
Alexis Skelley, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, CDCES, and Kersti Spjut, PhD, join The Huddle to talk about the dangers of perfectionism in diabetes. You’ll learn the risks and signs of unhealthy perfectionism in diabetes or prediabetes management and get practical steps to help these individuals develop a more flexible approach. You’ll even get some pearls of wisdom you can use yourself. Resources:ADCES22 sessions on demand: ADCES22.orgKersti's website: DrKerstiSpjut.comKersti's Instagram (@drkerstispjut): instagram.com/drkerstispjutSouth Carolina AHAC: scahec.netAlexis’ Instagram (@Diabetes_Therapist): instagram.com/diabetes_therapistDr. Kristin Neff's website and book: Article about self-compassion and exercise:Rapoport, O., Bengel, S., Möcklinghoff, S., & Neidhardt, E. (2022). Self-compassion moderates the influence of procrastination on postponing sporting activity. Personality and Individual Differences, 185, 111242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.111242Summary of the research on weight cycling and weight stigma: What Is Weight Cycling? — Christy Harrison - Intuitive Eating Dietitian, Anti-Diet Author, & Certified Eating Disorders SpecialistWhat Is Weight Stigma? — Christy Harrison - Intuitive Eating Dietitian, Anti-Diet Author, & Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
August 23, 2022
Fighting Toxic Stress With Healthy Coping Strategies, with Quisha Umemba
Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, joins us to discuss the serious impact of stress on people with cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes and prediabetes. You’ll hear how chronic stress can complicate self-management and care, and how a person’s behaviors in response to stress can either hinder or help their health. Tune in for practical tips and resources to help you identify signs of toxic stress in your patients and improve their healthy coping skills.ResourcesDiversity in Diabetes Website: https://www.diversityindiabetes.org/American Psychological Association Fact Sheet on Health Disparities and Stress: https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination/health-disparities-stress
August 9, 2022
Hypoglycemia: Back to School Preparation
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES and Michelle Magee, MD, MB, BCh, LRCPSI join us to talk about the importance of preparation, risk mitigation, and treatment of hypoglycemia for school-age children.
We want to thank our sponsor, Lilly Diabetes, for their support of this episode.
July 12, 2022
Monogenic Diabetes: Screening and Treatment Options
Lisa Letourneau-Freiberg, MPH, RD, LDN, a Research Manager at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center, joins us for a practical conversation on monogenic diabetes, a rare and atypical form of diabetes that may be hindering the treatment and health outcomes of the people with diabetes in your practice. Understand monogenic diabetes, signs healthcare professionals can look out for and the next steps you can take to help the individual better understand their diagnosis.
June 21, 2022
The Role of the DCES in the Inpatient Setting
ADCES’s latest position statement, “The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in the Hospital Setting” is now available in the June issue of The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care. To help us explore the concepts discussed in the paper, we’ve invited co-author Gwen Klinkner, a nurse and certified diabetes care and education specialist, to share her first-hand experience and insights into the unique challenges and opportunities to diabetes care in an inpatient setting.
June 7, 2022
Precision Medicine: Improving Diagnosis and Quality of Life for People with Diabetes
Join us as we talk with Alefiya Faizullabhoy, MBA, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, who co-authored a practice paper on precision medicine in the January issue of ADCES in Practice. In this episode, you'll learn about different variations of this model of care, how it is different than person-centered care and how it stands to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes.
May 10, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Leveraging the DCES Value in Person-Centered Care
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. In this episode, we are talking about the diabetes care and education specialists value in the context of person-centered care and behavioral, mental, and emotional well-being. Dr. Bill Polonsky joins us to discuss how to leverage this role at the center of the care team to improve outcomes.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Impacting Cardiometabolic Outcomes
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. In this episode, we are talking about cardiometabolic care and ways diabetes care and education specialists can integrate broader care strategies to expand their influence and value. Christie Schumacher and Waheeda Karmally join us to discuss how they have utilized their role at the center of the care team to impact cardiometabolic outcomes.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Introducing the Value Toolkit
The work of a diabetes care and education specialist is integrated at multiple points throughout the care model and health system. This may make it difficult to voice and quantify the value they bring to the care setting and the people with diabetes they work with. Join us as our guests, Kellie Rodriguez, RN, MSN, MBA, CDCES and Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, LD, CDE kick of our series about raising awareness around the value diabetes care and education specialists bring to the care setting and how to advocate around these teams and programs.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Reducing Therapeutic Inertia
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. At the center of the care model, diabetes care and education specialists are a critical solution to reducing therapeutic inertia. In this episode, Andrew Bzowyckyj, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES and Shannon Knapp, BSN, RN, CDCES join us to discuss how they have leveraged their work with stakeholders to impact this growing problem.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Communicating Value in Conversations
This episode is the final in our eight-part Value Toolkit series where we discuss the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. Join us as 2021 ADCES President Kellie Rodriguez, RN, MSN, MBA, CDCES and 2022 ADCES President Jan Kavookjian, Ph.D., MBA, FAPhA, FADCES share guidance that diabetes education and care specialists can use to take ownership of their image and create demand at different levels of the healthcare system.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Building and Managing a Population Health Program
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. Diabetes care and education specialists have the knowledge and skillset to impact elevated risk individuals at the population level. In this episode, Dawn Noe joins us to share how she leveraged her role to setup and manage a remote monitoring program to impact population health.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Leveraging Cost Strategies to Communicate Value
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how they can leverage that value to promote their role. In this episode, we are talking about the value diabetes care and education specialists provide in impacting cost for thier system and community. Donna Ryan and Starlin Haydon-Greatting join us to share how they leveraged their role to impact cost and communicate that to the decision makers in their systems.
April 28, 2022
The Value of the DCES: Utilizing Technology
In this series, we are discussing the value provided as a diabetes care and education specialist, and how to leverage that value to promote this role. In this episode, we’re talking about the value diabetes care and education specialists provide in utilizing technology and engaging the Identify, Configure, Collaborate (ICC) Framework to improve care. Dr. Michelle Magee and Trish Montesinos join us to share their experience in managing technology to reduce burden while increasing quality of life.
April 28, 2022
ADCES22: Back in Baltimore and Better Than Ever
We’re back and better than ever! ADCES22 will bring together speakers from all backgrounds and scopes of practice to share their expertise. Our industry partners will also be present, and this year you can expect some new session formats to make learning about new products and services engaging. Join us as Susan Weiner, this year’s annual conference program committee chair, gives us a detailed overview of what this year’s conference has in store for you! Registration is now open at ADCES22.org. Head over and sign up today to lock in the best possible rate for the conference.
April 12, 2022
Affordable Insulin: A Breakthrough on the Horizon
JDRF CEO Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., joins the Hudde to share details of an exciting initiative his organization is working on to bring new affordable insulin options to the market. Aaron shares the plan for distribution, when you can expect to see these options on the market, and discusses the important role the diabetes care team plays in improving access to equitable and affordable health care.
April 5, 2022
Reimagining the Healthcare System to Improve Health Equity and Reduce Patient Risk
April is Minority Health Month! Gary Puckrein, PhD, the mind and inspiration behind this national observance joins us today to discuss the disproportional impact of diabetes on communities of color. You’ll learn why health inequities persist in these communities despite advances in treatment and technology and hear why we need to reimagine the health system in order to resolve these inequities.
April 2, 2022
How Research Supports the Practice of Diabetes Care and Education
Thanks to the efforts of the ADCES Research Committee, the editors of our peer-reviewed journals, the Annual Meeting Committee, the ADCES Foundation, and so many others, we continue to expand the research enterprise at ADCES. Gretchen A. Piatt, MPH, PhD joins us to discuss the value of research in the area of diabetes care and education, and how this research drives the implementation of best practices in real-world settings and informs health policy. She'll also introduce the 2022 research agenda created by the ADCES Research Committee.
March 22, 2022
Identifying Gaps in Your Diabetes Services to Improve Reach and Impact
In 2020, today’s guests received a grant from the ADCES Foundation to support their research looking at the role of peer facilitators in diabetes self-management services. Beyond their findings from this ADCES Foundation-supported work, Dr. Nancy Allen and Dr. Ana Sanchez-Birkhead share their expertise and perspectives on how to identify the gaps in your diabetes services, and how to bridge these gaps using innovative solutions and new members of the care team, like peer facilitators.
March 15, 2022
Alarm Fatigue: Strategies for Prevention and Resolution
Diabetes technologies generate valuable data that can optimize diabetes care plans like never before. However, alarm fatigue presents a barrier that can prevent people with diabetes from using these devices effectively or long enough to meaningfully impact their disease self-management. George “Joe” Trotter, Jr., BSN, RN, CDCES, joins us today to discuss alarm fatigue. You’ll learn how to identify signs of alarm fatigue in your practice and hear practical guidance on how to address and prevent the problem from resurfacing.
February 8, 2022
2022 Update to the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Julie Valdes, an ambulatory care pharmacist and certified diabetes care and education specialist from New Jersey, is a co-author on the new National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) and runs an accredited DSMES program. She joins us to share the highlights of the 2022 National Standards for DSMES and what these changes mean for accredited and recognized DSMES programs and those who may have put off applying because it seemed like too much work.
January 25, 2022
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Are Statins Enough?
Diabetes care and education specialists play a major role in helping people with diabetes learn about and reduce their risk for complications, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD). While many treatments and lifestyle modifications can help people with diabetes reduce risks for CVD, persistent cardiovascular risk (P-CVR) remains an issue for individuals with type 2 diabetes despite treatment with statins and effective LDL lowering. Dr. Jennifer Goldman, a diabetes care and education specialist and pharmacist for over 31 years, joins us to discuss the elevated risk for CVD in people with diabetes and a tool in the diabetes toolbox to help those with CVD and persistent CVD risk.
January 11, 2022
Open Source Automated Insulin Delivery Part 2: Practical Considerations and Applications for Healthcare Professionals
Open-source automated insulin delivery is booming, and as more people with diabetes using closed-loop systems enter the scene, it is increasingly important for healthcare professionals to gain a deeper understanding of this technology as well as the risk and safety considerations. Co-founder of Open APS Dana Lewis and diabetes care and education specialist Daniel Ruck join us to discuss how you can integrate automated insulin delivery into your practice to better serve your patients and improve their outcomes.
January 7, 2022
Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery Part 1: The Basics and Benefits
Open-source automated insulin delivery is going from niche to mainstream as more people discover the benefits of this technology. Co-founder of Open APS Dana Lewis and diabetes care and education specialist Daniel Ruck join us to discuss the history of this technology, how it works and the life-changing benefits it offers to people with diabetes.
January 4, 2022
Delivering Online Cooking and Nutrition Classes: Lessons Learned and Practical Tips
In 2020, Melanie Barbee MS, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM, applied for and received a grant from the ADCES Foundation to support her program’s transition to a virtual model of care delivery. Today, Melanie joins us to share the lessons she learned from her transition to online nutrition education for people with diabetes. You’ll be sure to hear some practical considerations for preparing and delivering your own online nutrition and cooking classes.
November 23, 2021
5 Reasons Why People Don’t Take Insulin
Since its discovery 100 years ago, insulin formulations and the way they can be administered have greatly improved. While insulin remains a life-saving option for some people with diabetes, it is common to come across clients who are not taking it as directed. Kelly Rawlings, advocate, and Jane K. Dickinson, diabetes care and education specialist, join us to discuss 5 reasons why someone in your practice might not be taking their insulin and what you can do together to address these.
November 14, 2021
Putting the ADCES7 Into Practice: Perspectives from 4 ADCES-Accredited Program Leaders
Four all-star diabetes care and education specialists from ADCES-accredited diabetes programs across the country join today's huddle. Their names are Sandra Arevalo, Anna Hall, Jammye Holmes, and Lydia Sartain – and they’re here to share their unique experiences as leaders of diabetes self-management education and support services in different settings. You’ll hear how they integrate all ADCES7 behaviors into their services and walk away with some recommendations for resources to help you do this.
November 11, 2021
Best of The Huddle: The ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors – What You Need to Know
For National Diabetes Education Week this year, we’re focusing on the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors. This evidence-based framework is made up of seven key behaviors that are essential to successful diabetes self-management. Whether you work one-on-one or in groups with clients, covering these behaviors in your curriculum is sure to deliver positive and lasting health outcomes for your clients. Today’s episode is a reprise from 2020, when the ADCES7 were revised and updated. Diabetes care and education specialist David Miller joined us to discuss those updates and how advancements like technology continue to shape these pillars of lifestyle change. Help us celebrate National Diabetes Education Week by accessing and distributing the practical guidance and resources available at DiabetesEducator.org/ADCES7.
November 8, 2021
Addressing Painful Diabetes-Related Neuropathy in Practice
Dr. Erika Petersen, a professor of neurosurgery and the director of Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, joins us today. She was also the lead investigator on the Senza PDN randomized controlled trial, a study recently published in JAMA Neurology that looked at a new treatment for painful diabetes-related neuropathy. She’s here to discuss her findings and discuss the HFX solution, a device that was just approved by the FDA in July 2021. Roughly 20-30% of people with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy experience neuropathic pain, so this new device may offer the pain relief and improved quality of life some of your clients need.
This episode and the participation of Dr. Erika Petersen are sponsored by Nevro, makers of the HFX Solution. Visit HFXforPDN.com to learn more.
November 2, 2021
Plant-Based Eating Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes
October is Vegetarian month and we’ve invited Suzanne Sorensen, CDCES, LD RDN, to discuss vegetarian and vegan meal patterns and the evidence-based benefits they offer to people with diabetes. Suzanne is the leader of the plant-based nutrition group on ADCES connect has plenty of experience in transitioning clients to a plant-based meal pattern and tips for helping your own clients incorporate more plant-based foods into their meals.
October 26, 2021
Beyond Type 1 & 2 En Español and Spanish-Language Peer Support Communities
Mila Ferrer and Mariana Gómez are two leaders in the international peer support community with 50+ years of combined experience. They join us to give us insight into their work at Beyond Type 1 en Español, Beyond Type 2 en Español and online peer support groups. You’ll hear about how they develop materials that serve over 20 Spanish-speaking countries, new resources available to you and your Spanish-speaking clients, and gather practical tips to leverage these peer support communities to inform your practice.
October 11, 2021
Technology Disparities and Therapeutic Inertia: A Call To Action
The new ADCES practice paper, Technology Disparities and Therapeutic Inertia: A Call to Action for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, highlights a major obstacle to timely therapy optimization and the solution diabetes technology devices offer. Practice paper co-author Janice Macleod, CDCES, FADCES, LD, LDN, MA, RDN, joins us to discuss the key points from the practice paper and some action steps the diabetes care team can take to begin address barriers in practice. Find the full paper in the September issue of ADCES in Practice.
September 28, 2021
Overcoming Cost Barriers in Diabetes Care: Research and Solutions
The increasing cost of diabetes has driven individuals to make difficult choices to afford their care. Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP, FAANP and Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN, CDCES join us to share their latest research on the topic and what diabetes care and education specialists can do to support clients.
September 21, 2021
Best of The Huddle: The Digital Diabetes Renaissance
Technology and the data it produces can play a strategic role in addressing many of the challenges facing diabetes care today: therapeutic inertia, socioeconomic barriers, access to quality care and more. Today we’re highlighting a previous episode of the Huddle on the potential for a digital diabetes renaissance and the critical role of the diabetes care and education specialists. Author and tech expert David Kerr joins us to discuss the context of diabetes technology in today’s world and the value it has in improved outcomes and care.
September 7, 2021
Best of The Huddle: Utilizing Population Health in Cardiometabolic Care
Diabetes care and education specialists play a critical role in impacting diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions at a population level. We have refurbished a previous episode of the Huddle to highlight this important model of care and the value you provide. Donna Ryan walks us through how population health can be utilized to better support both individuals with cardiometabolic conditions and the broader healthcare system and identifies tactics to get started.
August 10, 2021
Off to College! Supporting Young Adults With Diabetes
As many young adults with diabetes enter new environments, whether it be college, new jobs or a gap year, the transition can be challenging. Anna Sabino from the College Diabetes Network and diabetes care and education specialist Marie Botte join us to discuss how you can best support this critical life transition in your practice.
July 27, 2021
Reducing Provider Burden & Burnout: Diabetes Care & Education Specialist in the Primary Care Setting
It’s no secret that the expectations placed on providers have increased exponentially. Dr. Kathleen Eubanks-Meng shares how she utilized diabetes care and education specialists in her primary care practice to reduce burden and burnout while improving outcomes and quality measures. She also shares strategies diabetes care and education specialists can utilize when approaching providers to integrate their services.
July 6, 2021
Older Persons with Diabetes: Special Considerations for Management and Education
More than 1 in 4 people with diabetes are adults ages 65 and over. ADCES recently revised its guidance on the management and education of older persons with diabetes. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PHARMD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, FAPHA, is a co-author on the new practice paper and joins us to discuss some of the special considerations in the management and education of older persons with diabetes. Access this paper in the July 2021 issue of ADCES in Practice.
June 29, 2021
Research Reveals Why You Should Integrate Supporters Into Care
Data show many individuals with diabetes utilize a friend, relative or spouse in their everyday care. These supporters can help improve understanding of treatment recommendations and impact outcomes like medication taking, A1C and mental health. Ann-Marie Rosland, MD, MS joins us to share her latest research on the role of supporters in diabetes management, why you should incorporate them into your practice and tools you can use to get started.
June 15, 2021
Diabetes Device Billing w/ Patty Telgener
A discussion with Patty Telgener, RN, MBA, CDC and from Sacha Uelmen, RDN, CDCES, and Director of Diabetes Education & Prevention Programs at ADCES. Patty and Sacha offer options, insights and tips surrounding billing and coding for diabetes devices including insulin pumps, personal and professional CGM, and remote patient monitoring.
June 1, 2021
CBD: What the Diabetes Care Team Needs to Know
Cannabidiol, or CBD, seems to be everywhere these days. The market is still very new, and while an increasing amount of states are legalizing CBD products, regulation has not kept up. Kam Capoccia, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, joins us today to share what you should know in the event you learn that a client is using CBD. She’ll briefly summarize what CBD is and some of the marketing claims around it, along with some vital information to help you mitigate the risk associated with CBD products.
May 18, 2021
DCES as Technology Champions w/ Dr. Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill
A discussion with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN/PNP-BC, CDCES on her recent publication, The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist as a Champion of Technology Integration. Dr. Albanese-O’Neill shares tips and resources on embracing technology integration and maximizing impact in a practice setting.
May 11, 2021
Diabetes-Related Co-Conditions: Your Role in Screening and Referral
It is estimated that 98% of adults with type 2 diabetes have one comorbid condition and 89% have at least two comorbidities. Diabetes care and education specialists should understand what complications could affect their clients, when to screen for these issues and their role in referrals. Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP, and Jennifer L. Rosselli, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, recently co-authored new practice guidance from ADCES and break down the role of diabetes care and education specialists by common co-conditions.
May 1, 2021
Working with Communities to Reach At-Risk Individuals: Insights From a Dallas-Based Diabetes Prevention Program
Increasing attendance to your prevention program or DSMES services can be challenging, however there are strategies you can utilize to reach at-risk communities in your area. Frances Rizo and Jennifer Marcks from the Community Council of Greater Dallas share how they reached out to Latino and African American communities to increase attendance and build trust.
April 27, 2021
ADCES21: A Conference You Can't Miss!
Learn all that ADCES21 has to offer. ADCES’ 2021 President Kellie Rodriguez and this year’s annual conference program committee chair Barb Kocurek, join us to share the educational highlights and features of this year's conference. Register early at www.ADCES21.org because the first 2000 paid full conference domestic attendees will have a welcome box mailed to them. Each box will include promotional items to add exciting physical elements to the virtual conference.
April 20, 2021
The Final “S” in DSMES: Building and Sustaining a Successful Support Group
Mariellen DeSmit, RN, BSN, CDCES, and Leslie Andrews, RN, BSN, MPA, CDCES, have over twenty years of combined experience in diabetes care and education and have been fine-tuning their recipe for successful support groups over the years. You’re sure to walk away with actionable steps to get started forming a support group and practical tips to develop an engaging and interactive group.
April 6, 2021
Getting Creative with Health Equity: Listening to the Individual's Needs
A few years ago, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Maryanne Strobel discharged a person from her hospital who lacked financial options for the insulin and syringes his physician prescribed. Acutely aware of the risk this individual faced for hospital readmission, Maryanne got creative and collaborated with her hospital chaplain to address this gap in care. What followed was an insulin voucher program that offered a bridge to person-centered, cost-effective, and equitable care.
April 1, 2021
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the Artificial Pancreas with Dr. Ali Cinar
A discussion with Dr. Ali Cinar, director of the Engineering Center for Diabetes Research and Education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Dr. Cinar will discuss artificial intelligence, machine learning and their use in artificial pancreas systems—including challenges and opportunities that can arise with their use.
March 23, 2021
How to Refer Clients to Ongoing Support: Tips from a Primary Care Physician
Discover strategies to incorporate online support services into your next consultation. Sean Oser, MD, shares the impact peer support had on his life as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes and as someone living with type 1 diabetes. He discusses how he refers clients to online support services and addresses the hesitations healthcare professionals might have.
March 16, 2021
Digital Therapeutics with Megan Coder
Megan Coder, the Executive Director of Digital Therapeutics Alliance, joins us for today's discussion. Megan will provide details about what digital therapeutics are, how they fit into the healthcare ecosystem and what we can do to provide support to people with diabetes who currently utilize or could benefit from the use of these tools.
March 9, 2021
Starting a Peer Support Group: Tips From a Peer Leader
In this episode we discuss the value of peer support groups, why they should be available to your clients and how you can start or utilize a program in your community. Our guest Shailja Mathur is a trained peer leader with more than 20 years of experience in peer support. She shares her experience as a South Asian woman with diabetes as well as her experience offering these services to the diabetes community.
March 1, 2021
BGM In A CGM World
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Gary Scheiner joins us to discuss the role that blood glucose monitoring (BGM) continues to play in diabetes care and management. We will discuss why BGM continues to be an excellent option in diabetes management, as it provides highly accurate readings that support optimal decision making. You will also receive practical information on how we as clinicians and members of the diabetes care team can ensure clients benefit the most from BGM.
February 23, 2021
Supporting Clients Who Take Supplements for Cardiometabolic Health
Laura Shane-McWhorter, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, CDCES, BC-ADM, joins us to explain how diabetes care and education specialists can support individuals who wish to take supplements to support their cardiometabolic health. You’ll learn how to provide person-centered care that maintains trust while following evidence-based guidance.
February 16, 2021
Managing COVID-19 in the Inpatient & Outpatient Settings: Best Practices for a System-Based Approach to Care
COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on care in and out of the hospital. In this episode, Jane Seley and Amisha Wallia discuss their recent research on inpatient and outpatient management of COVID-19, and their experience in collecting and understanding best practices for a systems-based approach to care. They also discuss vaccine hesitancy and how you can address concerns in your community.
February 9, 2021
Preventing Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls in People with Diabetes
Executive Director at The Audiology Project Kathryn Dowd, AuD, joins us to educate you on the link between diabetes and hearing loss. You will learn how this comorbidity can lead to an increased risk of balance loss and falls, and learn more about the role of the diabetes care and education specialist in addressing this issue in clients.
January 26, 2021
Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Use of Diabetes Technology w/ Dr. Shivani Agarwal
A discussion with Dr. Shivani Agarwal, Director of the Supporting Emerging Adults with Diabetes Program at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, about her recent publication “Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Technology Use Among Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.” Dr. Agarwal will discuss details of the study and practical solutions that members of the care team can put into place to start eliminating disparities right now.
January 18, 2021
Utilizing Texting in Type 2 Diabetes Management: Perspectives from the Latest Research
A recent umbrella study published in the December 2020 issue of The Diabetes Educator journal highlights the positive impact texting can have on type 2 diabetes management. Robin Whittemore, PhD, APRN, FAAN and Dora Lendvai Wischik, MSN, RN join us to discuss their latest research and how you can utilize texting in your practice. Access the show notes for additional studies.
January 5, 2021
Are You Really Listening to Your Clients? Tips for Unbiased, Individualized Communication
Clear communication is the foundation for effective engagement and improved outcomes. However, we often get so caught up in the process of routine care that we don’t actually hear what our clients need and understand. In this episode, Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly breaks down effective communication and shows us how to truly listen and engage with clients through evidence-based best practices.
December 22, 2020
Reimagining the Injection Experience
How a person injects their medication is just as important as taking it. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to optimize the injection experience for people with diabetes while improving outcomes. Anu Rajora, a practicing pharmacist and director of marketing at HTL-Strefa, shares a person-centered approach for reimagining the injection experience and discusses how diabetes care and education specialists can help break the cycle of negative injection experiences. You'll also learn more about the thinnest and shortest injection pen needles available on the market today and how to request your own samples and complimentary educator kit.
December 8, 2020
How to Become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist: Requirements, Study Tips, Renewal Process and More
The certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) credential is an important tool to show your expertise in diabetes care and education while advancing career opportunities. Sheryl Traficano, the CEO of the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, shares how to qualify and apply for the credential. We also discuss tips to help you prepare for the exam and, once you’ve earned the credential, how to renew.
November 24, 2020
2020 Election Wrap-Up from ADCES Advocacy
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.
November 17, 2020
How to Provide Engaging and Individualized Diabetes Education: What the DSMES National Standards Really Require and Tips to Help
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.
November 1, 2020
Use of Apps and Tech in Daily Management w/ ADCES20 Award Winner Molly Wagman
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.
October 27, 2020
The 2020 Election Decision-Making Guide for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
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.
October 13, 2020
Supporting Hispanic Communities with a Person-Centered Model of Care
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.
September 29, 2020
Fasting & Diabetes: Practical Tips to Support Those Who Choose to Fast
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.
September 22, 2020
The Digital Diabetes Renaissance: Putting Technology Into Context
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.
September 1, 2020
State and Local Level Diabetes Advocacy with Ann Constance
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.
August 25, 2020
Updates from the American Diabetes Association
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.
August 15, 2020
Optimizing Tech-Enabled Diabetes Care and Education with Deborah Greenwood
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.
August 11, 2020
Integrating Technology into Practice with Diana Issacs
The number of technological tools and devices diabetes care and education specialists have in their arsenal continues to grow year after year. However, many barriers stand in the way of getting these tools into practices and into the hands of your clients. We’ve invited Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, to join us on another episode of The Huddle to discuss ADCES’ latest practice paper: Technology Integration: The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in Practice. You’ll hear about the increasing importance of technology in diabetes care, how you can assess if your system is ready to adopt new technologies, guidance for incorporating technology into practice, and details on more tools available to you in the new practice paper.
August 11, 2020
Build Your Career in Diabetes Care and Education: Utilizing the ADCES Competencies For Future Growth
ADCES recently released updated competencies for diabetes care and education specialists, to help you grow your career and enhance care. Co-author Sandi Burke joins us to break down how you can utilize this master list of skills for thoughtful self-assessment and strategic professional development.
August 11, 2020
“Sick” Days & Diabetes: Primary Prevention and Management
In this new age of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to educate on the importance of sick day management. Carla Cox, PhD, RDN, FADCES joins The Huddle to explain the role of the diabetes care and education specialist in preparing and educating people with diabetes about sick days. She’ll discuss why managing blood glucose levels is important for so many reasons, not the least of which is reducing the impact of the illness. She’ll also share some recommendations for preventing illness and sick-day kit preparation for people with diabetes.
July 29, 2020
Addressing Lipohypertrophy with Melanie Teslik
Melanie Teslik, BC-ADM, CDCES, MS, RN joins us to discuss the importance of addressing lipohypertrophy in your practice. Lipohypertrophy is a problem that can affect the effectiveness of insulin. She has served in many management positions supporting education and performance improvement initiatives, which is why we've invited her to share some tried-and-true techniques that will help you address this issue in your practice. You'll also hear how Melanie addresses this risk in people with diabetes who use new injection technologies.
July 14, 2020
Virtual ADCES20 Annual Conference Teaser with Joan Bardsley
ADCES20 Annual Conference Planning Committee program chair and former ADCES President Joan Bardsley is here to provide an overview of this year’s Virtual ADCES20 Annual Conference. She’ll provide a preview of the interactive features available through this year’s virtual conference, summarize the main themes of the sessions and share some tips to maximize your value and experience. You’ll also hear how some of the education this year is especially relevant to a post-COVID19 world and furthering racial equity.
July 7, 2020
The Rich Past, Challenging Present and Promising Future of Diabetes Care and Education with Sandi Burke
Today we're talking to a diabetes care and education specialist who has spent her career reaching new heights by embracing lifelong learning. Sandi Burke, PhD, RN, FAAN joins us to discuss the history of diabetes care and education, and how now more than ever before, diabetes care and education specialists can establish themselves as leaders in clinical practice. You’ll learn about the rich past of the specialty, the challenges we currently face, and some practical ways to put today’s learnings into action so you can continue to advance your career and the specialty.
June 30, 2020
ADA20 Wrap-Up: Nutrition and Beyond with Hope Warshaw and Melinda Maryniuk
Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM and Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RDN, CDCES join us to share their highlights from the 2020 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. Tune in to hear a small sample of the emerging science and research coming from the world of nutrition sciences. Hope and Melinda are both registered dietitians and certified diabetes care and education specialists with over 60 years of experience combined. As national leaders in diabetes care, education and nutrition, they’re the perfect guests to share highlights and key learnings.
June 23, 2020
Preparing People with Diabetes for Disasters: An Essential Guide
When disaster strikes, it’s critical that people with diabetes have a diabetes disaster kit ready and a plan in place. Maryanne Strobel, RN, MSN, CDCES joins us to discuss how diabetes care and education specialists can help individuals prepare for any unexpected event.
June 16, 2020
Optimizing Care With Diabetes Education: A Consensus Report
Evidence shows diabetes education works, but to increase utilization it takes a collaborative approach. Maggie Powers, PhD, RD, CDCES and Joan Bardsley, MBA, RN, CDCES, FAADE walk us through the recent work by ADCES and several other organization to develop a consensus report on diabetes self-management education and support, with specific recommendations for providers, payers, health systems and the diabetes care team.
June 8, 2020
2020 Nutrition Facts Label Updates Made Easy
Two representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) join us to discuss the recent updates the Nutrition Facts Label. Dr. Claudine Kavanaugh and Dr. Maya Maroto provide an overview of the updates made to the Nutrition Facts Label in 2020, call out some of the most pertinent changes for people with diabetes, and detail the many educational resources available to help you inform clients in your practice.
June 2, 2020
COVID-19 & Inpatient Management: Managing the Chaos With Jane Seley
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how the inpatient environment is managed practically overnight. Jane Seley DNP, MPH, MSN, GNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES walks us through how her health system navigated the chaos and shares tips you can use to respond to emergency situations.
May 19, 2020
COVID19 & Telehealth: Your CMS Questions Answered
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 1135 emergency waiver and recently passed CARES Act have changed the telehealth landscape. Join ADCES staff as they discuss what these changes mean for your practice and answer your questions on the latest updates released on April 30, 2020.
May 8, 2020
Crossing Cultural Boundaries in A Faith-Based Setting with Diana Malkin-Washeim
Individualized care often necessitates the need to not only work with a culture or religion different than your own, but to cross boundaries to understand and support an individual’s unique needs. Diana Malkin-Washeim, PhD, MPH, RD, CDCES, CDN shares her tips for working across cultural boundaries in a faith-based setting to deliver diabetes self-management education and support.
May 5, 2020
Explaining Glucose Monitoring Accuracy to Your Clients in 2-Minutes or Less
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Gary Scheiner joins us to explain how accuracy is measured for glucose monitoring devices. You'll walk away with knowledge that you can use to improve user confidence, reduce the risk of over- or under-dosing insulin, and support better medication management.
April 28, 2020
Virtual Support Groups: Building Community & Online Support for DSMES with Debra Hull
Creating an online community for your clients offers valuable ongoing support that expands beyond the confines of traditional office settings and timetables. Diabetes care and education specialist Debra Hull joins us to share her experience and recommendations for anyone on the diabetes care team looking to quickly set up a successful virtual support group.
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 & The National Diabetes Prevention Program: What You Need To Know
ADCES Senior Manager of Prevention Angela Forfia joins us to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing diabetes prevention program operations and service delivery. Angela will walk us through the latest CDC guidance for programs and what options you and your clients have available.
April 14, 2020
Telehealth & CMS Coverage During COVID-19: An Update from Capitol Hill
The CARES Act and the CMS Medicaid section 1135 waivers have drastically changed the telehealth landscape, but what does that mean for your clients and practice? ADCES Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas provides a legislative update from Congress, answers your questions around CMS coverage, and shares what ADCES is doing to advocate for you and your clients.
April 9, 2020
Initiating Telehealth In Your Practice: Tips & Tricks From Someone Who’s Been There
Telehealth can extend your reach and reduce barriers to care, but what are the steps to starting these services? Hear from Jamie Lee, a certified diabetes care and education specialist who has been there. Jamie shares how she implemented telehealth services in a rural area of Eastern Kentucky and discusses what she learned that could help your practice. This episode is brought to you by the ADCES Foundation.
April 7, 2020
Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know (Part 2)
Many working in diabetes care have questions on what latest changes to telehealth by CMS means for their practice. Get answers to some of the most common questions in this episode with ADCES Director of Diabetes Education and Prevention Programs Sacha Uelman. **UPDATE: Referring providers can now request 1:1 in the referral order and indicate “Covid-19 risk” as the special need and “telehealth” if indicated.
March 27, 2020
Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know (Part 1)
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed telehealth to the forefront of care. Thanks to the recent changes to telehealth by CMS, many are now able to reimburse for these services, but who exactly can bill? What can you do to prepare your clients? In this episode, ADCES Director of Diabetes Education and Prevention Programs Sacha Uelman walk us through telehealth and what it means in the age of COVID-19.
March 27, 2020
The Value of Team Based Care with Sara 'Mandy' Reece
We're talking about the value of team-based care with Mandy Reece, a diabetes care and education specialist from Georgia. She’s sharing her insights on how this model of team-based care yields positive outcomes for people with diabetes and the community. You’re sure to walk away with a better understanding of the nuances of team-based care in different practice settings and identify partners in case this model is missing in your practice.
March 17, 2020
Updates to the AADE7 Self-Care Behaviors: What You Need to Know with David Miller
The AADE7 Self-Care Behaviors have been the cornerstone of diabetes self-management education and support for more than 20 years. Diabetes Care and Education Specialist David Miller joins us to discuss the importance of behavior change and the recent updates to the AADE7. He shares how advancements like technology have shaped diabetes care and how you can incorporate these pillars of lifestyle change into your practice.
February 29, 2020
2020 Insulin Cost-Savings Resources with Diana Isaacs
As the price of insulin and non-insulin medications continues to skyrocket, it’s important to know what resources exist for people with diabetes. In this episode, we hear from ADCES spokesperson and affordability expert Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES. We discuss the latest programs, copay cards and other assistance options available to your clients and how they can access them.
February 18, 2020
The Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Playbook with Patty Scalzo
We’re discussing professional continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) — the topic of ADCES' new implementation playbook developed with in partnership with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Tune in to learn how a professional CGM program within a healthcare setting offers valuable opportunities to educate people with diabetes about their unique glucose patterns, promote data-driven behavior change, and develop a new revenue stream for their health system. Patty Scalzo joins us to share her experience as a nurse practitioner who has been implementing professional CGM programs for years. She is also (the/an) author of the new professional CGM playbook and will introduce you to the step-by-step guidance provided in the new resource.
February 4, 2020
Announcing The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists: Repositioning the Association and the Specialty for the Future, with Kellie Antinori-Lent
We’ve got some exciting news to share with you! As of January 22, 2020 we are the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)! 2020 ADCES President Kellie Antinori-Lent joins us to introduce herself and help you better understand the association's new name, where it came from and how it impacts the work of diabetes care and education specialists.
January 22, 2020
The Artificial Pancreas: Closing the Loop on Automated Insulin Delivery Systems with Dr. Mick Davidson
Dr. Mick Davidson joins us to discuss automated insulin delivery systems. He's breaking down what they are, how they work and the options available commercially and in the do-it-yourself space. He's also sharing several resources and communities where people can explore the topic further.
January 7, 2020
How to Incorporate Peer Support Into Your Practice with Hope Warshaw
Author, spokesperson and diabetes care and education specialist Hope Warshaw RD, CDE, BC-ADM joins the Huddle to discuss peer support, the topic of AADE’s new perspectives in practice paper. In this episode, she shares practical tips on how you can use peer support to complement the care, introduces useful assessment tools found in the paper, and illustrates how you can adapt and individualize the information to fit the needs of your practice and clients.
December 17, 2019
Becoming a Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier with Linda Schoon
We’re talking about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program or MDPP, an expanded model of the National Diabetes Prevention Program that includes an evidence-based set of services to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among Medicare beneficiaries with prediabetes.
We’ve invited Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian Linda Schoon to share her experience as an early provider of the MDPP at a health system in Northern Colorado. After hearing about her journey, you’ll walk away with a better idea of how to create a strong foundation to become an MDPP supplier, key staff and collaborators that will help your application, as well as the many benefits you and your clients can expect.
December 3, 2019
Vaccines: Life-Saving for Adults with Diabetes, with Dr. Melissa Young
We’re discussing the importance of vaccinations for people with diabetes since we’re rolling into the start of flu season. We’ve invited Doctor of Pharmacy, Certified Diabetes Educator and passionate vaccines advocate Melissa Young to shed some light on why immunizations are a life-saving strategy all diabetes care and education specialists should be promoting in their practice.
November 26, 2019
What's Happening on Capitol Hill? with Kate Thomas
In this episode AADE's Director of Advocacy, Kate Thomas gives updates on everything happening on The Hill. From impeachment inquiries to policy priorities to what will happen the rest of the year. She also shares ways diabetes care and education specialists can get involved and some easy ways to contact your representatives.
November 19, 2019
Diabetes and the Foot: Integrating Care and Preventing Complications with the Podiatrist with Dr. Jane Andersen
Proper foot care is a critical component of diabetes self-management. In this episode we talk with podiatrist Dr. Jane Andersen about the importance of establishing a good relationship with your local podiatrist and what the diabetes care and education specialist can do to support the foot health of people with diabetes. We discuss complications like neuropathy, warning signs diabetes specialists should look for in their patients and when they should refer to a podiatrist.
November 12, 2019
Smart Insulin Pens: Bringing Data Driven MDI Into Your Practice
Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDE, FAADE joins the show to discuss all things smart insulin pens. She sheds light on the challenges people face while using MDI therapy, tips on how diabetes care and education specialists can help people with diabetes get started using smart insulin pens, and much more.
November 4, 2019
Health Literacy: Tactics to Assess and Overcome Barriers
Anyone can be impacted by health literacy barriers, no matter their ability or education level. That’s why assessing an individual to determine what they understand is critical to ensuring successful self-management. In this episode, Katherine O’Neal, Pharm.D., MBA, BCACP, CDE, BC-ADM, AE-C, CLS, co-author for AADE’s new cultural competency and health literacy practice paper, discusses ways to assess for health literacy and address barriers that might impact the individual’s ability to understand and follow treatment plans. We talk through the five categories of health literacy, identify how to assess for understanding and we end with tools you can use to overcome barriers.
October 22, 2019
Beyond Cultural Competency: How to Implement Relevant, Culturally Appropriate Care
Working with individuals from cultures different than your own can come with challenges that directly impact effective self-care. Diabetes care and education specialist Patricia Davidson, DCN, RDN, CDE, LDN, FAND is the co-author for AADE’s new cultural competency and health literacy practice paper and in this episode, shares her tips to implementing best practices for relevant, individualized care. We discuss why it’s critical to go beyond being culturally competent so that care addresses both cultural sensitivity and humility. We wrap up with tactics to implement culturally appropriate care.
October 15, 2019
Becoming a Diabetes Advocate with Suzanne Lohnes
Want to become an advocate for people with diabetes but not sure where to begin? AADE Director of Advocacy Kate Thomas talks to Suzanne Lohnes, MA, RN, CDE, CPT, about how she started on the path. Suzanne’s passion is advocating for persons with diabetes to make sure that they are provided the education and tools needed to successfully manage their disease and live a healthy life without complications. Listen to learn more about how this drive has shaped her involvement in legislation for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring devices in California.
October 1, 2019
Population Health Model of Care with Donna Ryan
Population health provides a mechanism to improve health outcomes for a group of individuals while providing high-quality, efficient and cost-effective care — all important outcomes as healthcare transitions from a fee-for-service model towards value-based care. If you are new to the subject, you may want to check out DiabetesEducator.org/PopulationHealth for resources that will introduce you to the role of the diabetes care team in population health.
In this episode, 2018 AADE President Donna Ryan breaks down population health into practical applications that any provider can begin implementing in their practice.
September 16, 2019
Diabetes Apps: How They Support Diabetes Management
LaurieAnn Scher, MS, RD, CDE, and co-chair of AADE's Technology Community of Interest shares important considerations for healthcare providers and diabetes care and education specialists who are looking to incorporate diabetes apps as tech tools in the toolbox of diabetes management. Learn more about who may benefit from using these health apps, safety considerations and where to find the best diabetes app reviews.
September 2, 2019
Peer Support for Children and Young Adults with Diabetes
CEO and Founder of Children with Diabetes Jeff Hitchcock joins us to discuss the world of peer support communities for children with diabetes. He talks us through his experience as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, how that inspired him to create a resource for other parents, and how this now global community has grown over the years to offer unique and tailored guidance that supports the daily living of families affected by diabetes.
August 19, 2019
Legislative Roundup: Where Congress is at with Diabetes with Sheila Burke
Sheila Burke of Baker Donelson shares the latest updates on the Expanding Access to DSMT Bill and how recent advocacy efforts have this piece of legislation. She also shares her insights into potential variables that could influence the success of the bill, including the 2020 election and bipartisan priorities. The conversation shows the amount of strategy that is involved in passing a piece of legislation and the numerous ways you can show your support.
August 5, 2019
Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitors into Practice with Diana Isaacs
In this episode, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) expert Diana Isaacs explains the difference between CGMs and BGMs (blood glucose monitors), provides guidance on selecting the right device, and advice on how providers can onboard people with diabetes to their new devices. We also discuss how healthcare providers and diabetes educators can implement CGMs into their practice and why diabetes educators in particular should be leading the charge to incorporate more technology in practice. We wrap up the conversation with a brief discussion on what’s coming next and what you can do right now to better inform yourself about CGM.
August 2, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Camps with Carla Cox
Diabetes Educator and Clinical Dietitian Carla Cox joins us to discuss the benefits of diabetes camps. This episode contains key information for healthcare providers and caretakers of children and youth with diabetes.
July 29, 2019
About The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team
The official podcast of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Join us as we discuss the latest news, issues, and updates in diabetes care, education, advocacy and technology.
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Kirsten Yehl, Associate Director for Research and Proposals
Kirsten Yehl is the Associate Director of Research and Proposals at ADCES. In her role at ADCES, Kirsten facilitates the research committee and works collaboratively with diabetes care and education specialists, subject matter and methodological experts, across the US to translate and integrate DCES research into policy and practice. Her conversations on the Huddle are driven by a natural curiosity and interest in connecting experts from across the care space to improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes. She brings over twenty years of experience in public health, health services, and outcomes research, to her conversations on the Huddle and cherishes each Huddle conversation as a chance to learn from and connect with the people making a difference on the front lines of diabetes care.
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