2012 Annual Meeting Daily News

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Thoughtful environment helps to mindlessly eat better

"The best diet is the one you don't know you're on." Read More...

Increase in GDM leads to more aggressive approach

Increases in obesity and new diagnostic criteria are fueling the growth of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), with 18 percent of pregnancies now affected by GDM, so clinicians are developing new approaches to improve outcomes. Read More...

Electronic insulin order sets for glycemic control show mixed results

Errors in administering insulin for hospitalized patients with diabetes account for about 39 percent of all medication errors that cause harm to patients, according to Jane Seley, DNP, MPH, BC-ADM, CDE, who spoke in Thursday's research session on "Using Information Technology to Improve Glycemic Control in the Hospital." Read More...

Online diabetes self-management education produces positive results

A study of the use of telemedicine to provide diabetes self-management education for low-income urban minorities found that the group of diabetes patients who received the online intervention was more likely to achieve positive outcomes than a control group of diabetes patients who did not have access to the online intervention. Conducted at Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C., the study showed lower A1C and body mass index measurements for the online participants. Read More...

Eat, pray, love … for diabetes educators

The overflowing attendance in yesterday's "Eat, Pray, Love … Yourself! Nurturing the Caregiver" breakout session is a clear indication that diabetes educators crave sustenance. Read More...

Thank you to the Program and Host committees

Thank you to the 2012 Annual Meeting Planning Committee and Host Committee. Many dedicated volunteers worked hard to make AADE12 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 benefit from for years to come. Read More...

AADE12 award recipients

Award winners were recognized during yesterday's general session. AADE congratulates Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, Educator of the Year; Carolé Mensing, RN, MA, CDE, FAADE, Distinguished Service Award recipient; and Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDE, Living Legend Award winner. Heather Denis, RD, CD, CDE, CPT, accepted the MY AADE NETWORK Achievement Award on behalf of the Washington State Coordinating Body. Read More...

Workshop to address type 2 diabetes in children

New research suggests that the first-line medication for adults with type 2 diabetes, metformin, may not be as effective when used as monotherapy in a pediatric population. Read More...

Pilot program ‘virtually’ supports lifestyle management

Diana Sherifali, PhD, RN, CDE, assistant professor in the school of nursing at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, presented results from a pilot virtual lifestyle management (VLM) program during a research session Thursday afternoon. Read More...

Build your practice and presence with social media

If the words "tweets" and "posts" have you running in the other direction, then stop and take note. These social media tools have grown far more valuable than just staying connected to friends. They are now considered key resources in building both a practice and a professional presence. Read More...

Lab tests are key to understand diabetes wellness

Laboratory tests are essential in understanding how well diabetes patients are doing in their battle with the disease. In yesterday's breakout session titled "Laboratory Review: Essential Tests for Understanding Diabetes Wellness," Sanjay Kapur, PhD, MBA, scientific director at ZRT Laboratory, Beaverton, Ore., explained how to interpret key lab values related to the diagnosis and management of diabetes. Read More...

Book your airport shuttle ride

Still need to book your shuttle to the airport? Visit the Shuttle Service Desk in the registration area. The shuttles will make runs from official AADE hotels on Saturday until 12:00 pm (time subject to change). Airport shuttle service is supported by Roche, the maker of ACCU-CHEK products. Read More...

Aug. 3, 2012

Diabetes educators ‘get pumped’ with best practices

As insulin use continues to rise, several experts in the field of insulin pump management and education shared their experiences and opinions during yesterday's Education Symposium "Get Pumped! Educators' Best Practices for Success with Insulin Pump Therapy." Read More...

Athletes with diabetes face more management variables

Managing diabetes can be complicated, even more so if the patient wants to be an athlete. Many diabetes healthcare teams are not familiar with the effects of vigorous exercise on their patients. Read More...

Research Committee announces winners of poster presentations

The Research Committee announced Wednesday evening the winners of this year's poster presentations. Read More...

AADE recognizes Educator of the Year for contributions to diabetes care

If ever the saying "She doesn't let any grass grow under her feet" applies to someone, it does for Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, LDN. Read More...

Diabetes nurse champions help educators reach hospital patients

To address the overwhelming problem of too many in-patients with diabetes and too few diabetes educators to help them, many hospitals are developing diabetes nurse champion programs. Read More...

Nutrition experts to address healthy eating

Healthy eating is an AADE7™ Self-Care Behavior shown to improve glucose control, hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and assist in weight management. To guide educators in helping patients eat better, two experts in nutrition will conduct a one-hour session from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm today on "Healthy Eating: What People with Diabetes Really Need to Know." The session will be in rooms 104–105. Read More...

Diabetes educators go online for master’s degree

In September 2011, the Teachers College at New York's Columbia University launched an interdisciplinary online master of science degree in diabetes education and management. Read More...

Diabetes-related distress seen as critical to behavior change

Patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes often feel a lot of distress in the form of anger, fear and frustration in dealing with their disease and the challenges of self-management. Read More...

AADE to share PCMH demonstration project findings

A new study assessing the feasibility and clinical effectiveness of incorporating a multi-level Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) team that includes level 1 and level 2 community health workers in primary care clinics is yielding informative results. The study involved the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care, which provides comprehensive primary care in a setting that facilitates collaborations and partnerships between clinicians and patients. Read More...

Aug. 2, 2012

Opening session emphasizes power of partnerships

Yesterday's opening general session speakers took a cue from the AADE12 theme, the Power of Partnership. The session featured AADE President Sandi Burke, PhD, ANP, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, who described the value of professional partnership in diabetes education. Howard Koh, MD, MPH, assistant secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, talked about partnering with diabetes educators to help prevent diabetes. Read More...

Patients discovering technology helps improve diabetes management

After much discussion and grumbling about the challenges of moving health care into the digital age, providers and patients are now recognizing and embracing the benefits of the change. Read More...

Session to explore shared medical appointments

Efforts to improve the effectiveness of diabetes education include an alternative model known as shared medical appointments. One expert, Elaine M. Massaro, MS, RN, CDE, will share her perspective during "Maximizing Diabetes Care-alternative Models: Shared Medical Appointments" from 8:00 am to 9:30 am Friday in rooms 120–122. Read More...

Distinguished Service Award recipient devotes career to nurturing patients, colleagues

With 42 years experience as a nurse, Carolé Mensing, RN, MA, CDE, FAADE, has seen dramatic changes in diabetes care. During the Friday General Session, Mensing will be recognized with the Allene Von Son Distinguished Service Award, which honors contributions and services to the association. Read More...

CDEs reap chronic care model rewards

Diabetes educators have long relied on the chronic care model to help their patients deal with the long-term issues. Yet, this larger perspective is being replaced by a disease-specific focus, which some see as detrimental to educators, organizations and patients. Diabetes educators are poised to go beyond such a limited focus not only for patient with diabetes, but also for others. Read More...

Speakers to describe new approach to using insulin pumps in hospital

Patients with diabetes who are in the hospital for diabetes care or other reasons, such as surgery, need to continue using their insulin pumps. However, these patients may be recovering from anesthesia or for other reasons are not alert enough to use their pumps safely. However, there are obstacles to safe use of home insulin pumps in the hospital. For example, patients may not be able to use their pumps safely, depending on the effects of illness and medication on blood glucose levels and decision-making ability. Read More...

Interactive teaching methods engage children, teens

Helping children and teens achieve independence in managing their diabetes is no easy task. But when diabetes educators deliver information through an interactive and age-appropriate curriculum, they begin to capture the attention of children and parents alike. Read More...

Session reveals methods to increase insurance reimbursement

The nuances of insurance reimbursement were explained to an overflowing room of attendees yesterday afternoon during "Money Matters in DSMT, MNT and Shared Medical Appointments: Increase Your Insurance Reimbursement Now!" Read More...

AADE, Capella University offer CE in lieu of Shepherd cancelation

On behalf of Capella University and AADE, we wish to apologize for the cancelation "Inspiring Partnerships — Words of Wisdom" by Sherri Shepherd, previously scheduled for Tuesday evening. Read More...

Understanding the maze of self-management

Diabetes self-management is a full-time job for patients. Read More...

Aug. 1, 2012

Welcome to AADE12 and Indianapolis

I am thrilled to welcome you to AADE12 — the year's largest gathering of diabetes educators. This year's theme, "Power of Partnership," reinforces AADE's belief that diabetes self-management does not mean going at it alone. Read More...

Educators perfectly positioned to prevent diabetes

Diabetes educators are well poised to partner with individuals and their communities to promote health and help prevent diabetes. Read More...

New drug therapies hold promise, but aren’t for all

While diabetes educators have multiple options for managing diabetes, new drug therapies continue to emerge. Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of several drug classes will be the focus of "The Emerging World of Diabetes Mellitus Management" from 4:15 pm to 5:45 p.m. today in rooms 101–103 of the convention center. Read More...

Interactive white boards boost patient education in community settings

A familiar technology is bringing more effective DSME to patients in rural Georgia. Many elementary and secondary schools in the nation use interactive white boards in their classroom education programs, but there has been limited use of the technology in diabetes education. Until now. Read More...

Marion Franz to receive Living Legend Award

Patient advocate, educator, research reviewer, author, mentor, and now a living legend in diabetes education, Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDE, this year's recipient of AADE's Living Legend Award, is all those things and more. Read More...

AADE12 5K — Leading through Education

Join us Friday at Military Park, part of White River State Park, for the AADE12 5K, supported by Novo Nordisk. Registration will begin at 6:00 am followed by a warm up at 6:15 am. The race will promptly begin at 6:30 am. Read More...

Extend your AADE12 Annual Meeting experience virtually

Complimentary access to the virtual meeting is free to all registered AADE12 attendees. Read More...

Diabetes educators step up to integrate care

Integrated health systems is a new buzz phrase associated with the healthcare reform efforts sweeping the country. Today's workshop on "Integrated Health Systems: Integrated Approach to Diabetes Management" will explore the use of integrated health systems in diabetes self-management education. The session will be from 10:00 am to noon in rooms 205–207. Read More...

Don’t miss the welcome reception

Kick off your evening at the welcome reception from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm tonight in the exhibit hall. Share in lively discussions with exhibitors and fellow attendees while enjoying light refreshments. Read More...

Today’s schedule at-a-glance

Get a glimpse of today's offerings, including sessions, registration and exhibit hours, and special events, with the schedule at-a-glance Read More...

Learn the latest on evidence for medication adherence and glucose monitoring

Some things in diabetes education never stay the same. Take medication adherence and glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes. The accelerating pace of research means literature reviews published just a few years ago are now out of date. Read More...

NEW! Corporate Symposia, Product Theater ticketing process

AADE's new registration process makes it easy to sign up to attend a Product Theater or Corporate Symposium. Just stop by the CS/PT Ticket Desk in the registration area. Seats are limited, so get your tickets early. Read More...

Home health care ripe for expertise of diabetes educators

The need for home health care is becoming a way of life for the increasing number of aging baby boomers. Compound this with the rise in diabetes diagnoses, and this population is ripe for services that more efficiently and effectively meet their specific needs. Read More...

Native Americans on path to stem the tide of diabetes in their communities

A pilot program to reverse type 2 diabetes among the Native American population in Arizona and New Mexico has these communities returning to their roots and reclaiming their health. The program, Food for Life, was co-developed by Caroline Trapp, RN, MSN, CNP, BC-ADM, CDE, and is the focus of "Completing the Circle — Sustainable Health, Food, Environment, and Culture" from 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm today in room Wabash 2 Read More...