Self-Management
Replace diet discussions with focus on mindful eating
In this issue, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, FAADE, talks with Michelle May, MD, and Megrette Fletcher, MEd, RD, CDE, about mindful eating for diabetes self-management.
Through population health, diabetes educators can offer ‘care at scale’
HOUSTON — Population health provides a framework for diabetes care and education specialists to raise their value in optimizing care and education, beyond the traditional role of diabetes self-management education services, according to a speaker here.
New name for diabetes educators reflects AADE’s growing vision
HOUSTON — “Diabetes care and education specialists” is the new name the American Association of Diabetes Educators unveiled for members. The new designation is designed to better reflect the role of educators as “the cornerstone of the diabetes care team,” according to a speaker here.
Age-focused diabetes education improves HbA1c, self-management
Adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes who took part in a diabetes education course that was specifically designed for their age group achieved lower HbA1c and had increased confidence in their ability to manage their disease, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine.
Pulmonary rehabilitation mitigates depression, anxiety symptoms in COPD
Pulmonary rehabilitation significantly improves symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with COPD, according to a study.
AI predicts glucose level changes in children with type 1 diabetes
Researchers developed a tool that can collect daily data from insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors and use AI to predict changes in glucose levels.