Diabetes Education
Later menarche may pose lower risks for type 2, gestational diabetes
Older age at menarche is associated with a reduced risk for developing glucose metabolism disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, impaired fasting glucose and gestational diabetes, according to study findings published in Menopause.
Obesity, lifestyle influence type 2 diabetes risk regardless of genetic factors
Adults with obesity and unfavorable lifestyle factors are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes during 15 years of follow-up than those without excess weight and favorable lifestyle factors, regardless of their genetic predisposition for the disease, according to findings published in Diabetologia.
Revised self-care guidance builds on new roles for diabetes specialists
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists published an updated version of its self-care behavior framework this month, incorporating the latest advances in behavioral health, the expanded roles of diabetes care and education specialists and more than a decade’s worth of updates in diabetes technology.
Specialists offer guidance for virtual diabetes education in midst of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an unprecedented and rapid transition to virtual or telehealth services for many clinicians and health care providers, including diabetes care and education specialists, who are working to quickly shift patients to a new format and adapt classes to meet changing priorities.
Diabetes educator organization rebrands with new name: ADCES
The former American Association of Diabetes Educators is now the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, or ADCES, part of a larger rebranding effort that includes new names for the specialty title and credentials for diabetes educators, according to an association press release.
Diabetes companies partner to integrate CGM, personalized coaching platform
Abbott and digital health company Omada Health announced a partnership this week to integrate the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system with a personalized digital coaching program in a platform tailored for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a press release from the two companies.
Plant-based food policy needed to stem diabetes, food insecurity
Diabetes affects 425 million people worldwide, and 1 in 2 adults remains undiagnosed, according to the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas. Health care providers must urgently increase our advocacy for improved food systems, which will reduce the occurrence of noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes. We need to align agricultural policies with nutrition goals, improve access to and encourage consumption of nutrient-dense foods, increase the availability of nutrition education and include telehealth among clinics and hospitals.