Diabetes Care Conversations

On this episode of The Huddle, Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES and Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN discuss the importance of medication persistence, how to talk to clients about starting and staying on diabetes medications, and strategies to help clients stay consistent with their medication taking. This episode was made possible with support from...

This week on The Huddle, we're resharing an episode from last summer featuring Kristine Batty, PHD, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES as she discusses her experience both living with Type 1 diabetes and working with people with diabetes as a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She shares the importance of putting yourself in your client's shoes in order to understand their goals and pain p...

Registration is open now for ADCES25 taking place August 8-11 in Phoenix, AZ! Our conference planning chair Christina Whitehouse, RN, MSN, APRN, ARNP, FADCES, CDCES, shares what to look forward to at this year's conference, and why ADCES' annual conference is the place to be for all diabetes care and education specialists and other professionals in the diabetes space.  Register for this year’s ann...

On this episode of The Huddle, Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, talks about the value that diabetes care and education specialists bring to the inpatient care setting. She outlines the importance of continuity of care between the inpatient and outpatient setting, how DCES in inpatient help increase patient satisfaction and safety, and how others in the inpatient setting can demonstrate thei...

This week on The Huddle, we're resharing a discussion with current ADCES President, Veronica Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES. Veronica discussed the concept of unconscious bias, how it shows up in our everyday lives and in working as health care professionals, and how we can practice cultural humility to better serve the needs of people with and at risk for diabetes.  Listen to more epis...

In the first episode in a multi-part diabetes technology series, Kathryn Evans Kreider DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP, joins The Huddle to discuss integrating diabetes technology into primary care. She talks about the importance of embracing digital technology in primary care and how health care professionals in primary care can take tangible steps to better utilize the technology available to them. L...

Michael See MS, ACSM-CEP, NBCHWC, CDES joins the Huddle to share his expertise and experiences in bringing physical activity to people with type 2 diabetes who also have physical limitations. He covers topics like how to assess physical limitations, their prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes, and how to use a motivational interviewing approach in conversations with your clients. This episode...

Eileen Egan, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES joins The Huddle to share her expertise about the interplay between weight and glycemic management in people with Type 2 diabetes, the importance of meeting glycemic and weight goals early after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, as well as best practices for helping people stay motivated and engaged. This episode was made possible with support from Lilly,...

On our latest episode of The Huddle, Sheetal Shah, founder of MettaHealth Partners discusses the evolving realm of AI, the role DCESs and other health care professionals can play in embracing and adopting AI technology, and the importance of keeping a human element in the technology. Learn more about MettaHealth Partners here: MettaHealth Partners Learn more about the National Institute of Standar...

During a special episode of The Huddle recorded live at our 2024 annual meeting, we sat down with incoming ADCES President Veronica Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES. Veronica discussed the impact she wants to leave behind as President this coming year, as well as the concept of unconscious bias, how it shows up in our everyday lives and in working as health care professionals, and how we...

Lucia Novak MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM joined The Huddle to discuss the role of basal insulin in type 2 diabetes, when to initiate it, and how to have discussions about basal insulin with your clients that make them feel comfortable, informed and empowered. This episode was made possible with support from Lilly, A Medicine Company. Resources:  American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee...

People with diabetes who are newly starting insulin may have concerns and fears, many of which are caused by beliefs about insulin that may not be accurate. Susan Guzman, PhD, joined The Huddle to talk about the potential fears that may come up when someone is starting insulin, and how diabetes care and education specialists can address these fears and provide support so that people feel comfortab...

Having elevated cortisol levels can lead to a variety of side effects, and it may impact people with diabetes in a number of ways. Natalie J. Bellini DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES joined The Huddle to talk about hypercortisolism, how it is diagnosed, and its potential effects on type 2 diabetes management. This episode is sponsored by Corcept. Learn more about Corcept here: Corcept Therapeutics View...

Diabetes-related foot conditions like ulcers and amputations can be very serious, but these complications are preventable when comprehensive foot exams are prioritized. Podiatrist Dr. Mark Hinkes joined The Huddle to talk about the importance of foot health and comprehensive foot exams for people with diabetes, and how we can use data collected from these foot exams to predict potential future ris...

On this episode of The Huddle, we're joined by Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/Ed, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, Director of Scientific Communication, Information, and Education at Embecta. Lucille discusses some of the unique care needs to consider when working with people with Type 2 diabetes who take insulin, how the DCES and other members of the diabetes care team can help to address their specific diabetes...

Recorded live at ADCES24, we sat down with Jane Jeffrie Seley, DNP, MPH, MSN, GNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, CDTC, FADCES​ to talk about the latest in diabetes technology and what to expect in the coming year, how diabetes technology overall is evolving and changing, and how diabetes technology can more seamlessly be integrated into primary care settings. Please note that this episode was recorded in August...

Recorded live at the ADCES24 annual meeting, we sat down with Senior Manager of the Diabetes Education Program at HealthPartners, Erin L. DaRosa, MBA, RDN, LD, CDCES. Erin discussed how she showcases the value of the DCES specialty in her own work and how you can speak the language of key stakeholders in your practice to articulate your value, as well as how to build trust and get a seat at the ta...

This week on The Huddle, we're resharing an episode with Miguel Johns, Co-Founder & CEO of mmnt and creator of Milton. Miguel discussed 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 car...

For those with diabetes who use insulin pump therapy, having access to training and education on this technology is key to success. David Jopke, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, Tracy Newell RD LD, CDCES, RD, LD, CDCES, Erin L. DaRosa, MBA, RDN, LD, CDCES join The Huddle to talk about their experiences creating a  team-based formal process for becoming an insulin pump trainer, and how practice settings...

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 i...

Kristine Batty, APN, BC-ADM, and CDCES talks 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: Diabetes technology for healthcare professionals | Danatech (adces.org)   View Kristine's video series below: Reducing Diabetes Technology Burnout...

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 t...

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 P...

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 cl...

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 childre...