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Aug. 6, 2011
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Aug. 4, 2011
Aug. 3, 2011
Personalized care is key to re-inventing health care
Providing personalized care using health information technology and engaging patients as part of the healthcare team to meet their individual needs is key to re-inventing the U.S. healthcare system and improving the health of the patients diabetes educators serve. Read More...
Comprehensive therapy required to control hypertension in African-Americans
(Editor's note: This article has been updated since its publication on Aug. 6 with information provided by Adeola Akindana, RN, MSN, CDE.)

African-Americans with diabetes are more likely to develop hypertension and more severe forms of hypertension than other racial and ethnic groups. They also are more likely to develop complications associated with hypertension, including stroke, kidney disease and heart disease. Read More...
Technology advancements enhance member experience
Video imagery of now-obsolete devices flashed across the screen at Friday's General Session, serving to remind diabetes educators how far technology has come and how it has changed the lives of individuals with diabetes. Read More...
Diabetes program vital to nursing home population
According to CDC 2011 data, 33.3 percent of nursing home residents have diabetes, and 50 percent of the 79 million in the U.S. who have prediabetes are over age 65. Read More...
Vegan diets help reduce prevalence of type 2 diabetes
Diet is key to controlling diabetes, but some healthcare professionals say the best strategy for success is a plant-based diet with ties to Native Americans in the Southwest. Read More...
Applying cultural competency for your LGBT patients
Diabetes educators are taught to be sensitive to cultural information, family support and general psychosocial problems as they plan their care for patients. A significant minority of their patients, represented as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, presents unique health characteristics that actually put these individuals at greater risk for diabetes. By raising awareness of unique patient sensitivities and concerns, diabetes educators can actually encourage, rather than discourage, this population to embrace treatment. Read More...
Storytelling still an effective tool for diabetes educators
The oldest form of teaching is still the most effective — including in the area of diabetes education. Read More...
Session reveals ethnic disparities in metabolic syndrome
Even though the national spotlight is trained on diabetes, another health concern deserving attention is metabolic syndrome — a combination of medical disorders that together increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Read More...
Thank you to the Planning Committee
Thank you to the 2011 Annual Meeting Planning Committee. Many dedicated volunteers worked hard to make AADE 11 better than ever. We would like to thank them for putting in countless hours to help give meeting attendees an experience they will remember and benefits from for years to come! Read More...
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Aug. 5, 2011
‘The Amazing Race’ winner inspires educators
Natalie Strand, MD, won last season's "The Amazing Race" on CBS. In doing so, she and her race partner Kat Chang, MD, became the first all-female team to win the reality show's $1 million prize. Read More...
Inpatient concerns among poster investigations
A can't-miss opportunity for all attendees are the Poster Presentations, which provide visual displays of the most current information in the field of diabetes care. Registered dietitians and nurse practitioners are eligible to receive continuing education hours for poster viewing. The posters are on display from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Exhibit Hall (Shorelines A and B). Read More...
AADE honors Educator of the Year for contributions
Ann Constance, MA, RD, CDE, did not set out early in her career to become a diabetes educator, but one of life's opportunities helped her realize that she was perfectly suited for such a career. Read More...
President outlines outlook for diabetes educators
AADE recently commissioned a study to understand the current landscape of diabetes education and to determine the future demand for diabetes educators in the healthcare workforce. Read More...
Internet, smartphones enhance education programs
Bringing technology-enabled diabetes self-management interventions to busy clinicians and patients is about to become the new normal. Read More...
Tune up education programs with emerging technology
Changes in health care and the demographics of the patient population have given rise to more entrepreneurial approaches for diabetes education, management and ongoing patient support. Read More...
Build skills for Internet, community-based diabetes self-management
Despite a growing number of Americans who have diabetes, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to the formal delivery of diabetes self-management education. Instead, diabetes educators must stand ready to use a number of technology tools in traditional small class settings and in the online setting via the Internet. Read More...
Use social networks to build trust, professional communities
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ are all grouped under the social media umbrella. Each has its own strengths. A concurrent breakout session Thursday sorted through it all and put it in perspective. Read More...
Randomized trial shows success of technology in diabetes education
Finding better ways to educate patients about diabetes self-management is a constant challenge for educators, but new communications technologies, such as email and interactive websites, are opening up new ways to reach and motivate patients, especially those in rural areas. Read More...
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Aug. 4, 2011
Reform driving change for educators
Healthcare reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the debt ceiling compromise bill passed by Congress Tuesday could have a profound effect on the role diabetes educators play in providing diabetes services, according to speakers in a panel discussion at Wednesday's General Session. Read More...
New cholesterol guidelines to shed light on indicators
Because patients with diabetes are at significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, it is paramount that diabetes educators understand the cardiometabolic risk for their patients. Read More...
Distinguished Service Award recipient embodies award’s namesake
Just as Allene Von Son, RN, sought to advance education for people with diabetes, so too has Martha Price, DNSc, MSN, ARNP, CDE. During the Friday General Session, Price will be recognized with the award created in Von Son's honor. Read More...
AADE invites YOU to be part of the conversation
Don't be left out of the conversation. Make sure to stop by the MY AADE NETWORK area of the AADE Booth (4412) in the Exhibit Hall to learn how AADE's new technology platform can work for you. Read More...
Breakout session looks at diabetes and mental illness
Diabetes professionals need to be aware of the effects that both mental illness and psychotropic drugs have on people with diabetes. Adequate treatment of the depression that often accompanies diabetes can improve glycemic control, which, in turn, can decrease depression. Read More...
Presenters offer primer for helping parents cope
The stresses and challenges of raising a child with diabetes can often negatively influence a child's attitudes toward diabetes. Parents of children with diabetes form a group who are often ignored in diabetes care, yet they are often in dire need of support and guidance. Read More...
Think, eat and be healthy: Mindful eating brings moderation to the dinner table
The principle of mindful eating is simple: Eating should be pleasing to you and nourishing to your body. Read More...
Perioperative management key to post-operative success
Patients with diabetes share the same surgical risks as the general population. However, the key difference is diabetes-related hospitalizations are often longer and are associated with greater mortality and morbidity rates. Read More...
New gestational diabetes recommendations emphasize early diagnosis, intervention
Evolving recommendations for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are edging closer to universal screening for all pregnant women. Two speakers, slated for a Saturday afternoon session, say the change is long overdue. Read More...
Symlin effective in type 1, type 2 patient management
Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE, knows first-hand about using Symlin. Scheiner, who has had type 1 diabetes for 25 years, has used the injectable since 2007. Read More...
Set your own pace at Sunset Park
Join your fellow diabetes educators in Sunset Park Friday morning for the 30th Annual AADE 5K Walk/Jog-a-Thon. Read More...
Exhibit Hall provides myriad learning opps
With nearly 300 exhibiting companies, the Exhibit Hall is a virtual classroom for learning about innovative products and the latest in diabetes care. Read More...
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Aug. 3, 2011
From the President: Welcome to AADE 11 and Las Vegas
Welcome to Mandalay Bay in bright and sunny Las Vegas. You and thousands of other healthcare professionals have joined together to immerse yourselves in the largest annual diabetes education event of its kind — the AADE Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Read More...
Track approach engages diabetes educators
Attendees can choose from more than 100 sessions at this year's Annual Meeting, and AADE has made it easy for you to navigate your learning. Read More...
Check out the AADE 11 schedule-at-a-glance
Get a glimpse of all the Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 6, offerings, including sessions, registration and exhibit hours, and special events, with the schedule-at-a-glance. Read More...
Diabetes educators help garner pay-for-performance dollars
Healthcare reimbursement is shifting away from fee-for-service toward pay-for-performance (P4P). In response, forward-thinking educators are partnering with hospitals and physician groups to measure and improve outcomes. Read More...
Living Legend Award recipient exemplifies mentorship
An innovator, researcher and pioneer in the field of diabetes education, Diana Guthrie, RN, PhD, CDE, BC-ADM, FAAN, FAADE, has worked tirelessly to advance the field and advocate for those with diabetes. AADE will recognize Dr. Guthrie's enduring efforts by presenting her with the Living Legend Award during the Friday General Session. Read More...
Mobilizing around a cause: Session offers insights on grassroots advocacy
As the nation looks for ways to chart a new course on health care, diabetes educators need to be raising their voices for the profession and its patients. Read More...
Navigate the Exhibit Hall with these tips
Walking through the Exhibit Hall can be overwhelming, so planning ahead can help. Here are some tips from AADE members for making the most out of your visit to the Exhibit Hall. Read More...
Diabetes educators improve surgical outcomes with glycemic control
Maintaining glycemic control during and after surgery is a common problem. Less common is bringing together diabetes educators, nurses, surgical management teams and surgeons to deal with the problem. Read More...
Business and emerging models track: AADE explores new delivery models in the diabetes community
It's been several years since the healthcare community en masse recognized the overwhelming need for changes in the way care is delivered and outcomes are tracked and reported. Read More...
Rural hospitals gain DSMT program guidance from urban centers
Partnerships between rural diabetes care providers and their urban counterparts can provide rural hospitals with accredited diabetes self-management training programs without reinventing the wheel. Read More...
Pump program improves outcomes, increases reimbursement
Would you like to improve clinical outcomes for patients on insulin pump therapy and increase reimbursement? Building a pump education program can help achieve both goals. Read More...
Learn how to develop, implement a prediabetes education class
While the healthcare community continues to monitor and address the growing incidence of diabetes in the U.S., an even greater concern is growing over the rise in prediabetes and how best to educate patients in both community and clinical settings. Read More...
Group medical visits offer best of all worlds
Diabetes educators can play a key role in the successful implementation of the group medical visit (GMV) model, an alternative approach to providing care and education. Read More...
Variety is the spice of diabetes education programs
Not all diabetes education programs are alike. But when comparing traditional and non-traditional programs in vastly different settings, educators may be surprised to learn there are common challenges and advantages to both. Read More...
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