Diabetes Education as a Career Choice

Conclusions There is a gap between what faculty members and students report as far as awareness of the diabetes education specialty. In addition, misinformation about diabetes and people living with diabetes may be a deterrent for potential future diabetes educators. American Association of Diabetes Educators, health professions faculty members, and practicing diabetes educators can do more to clear up misconceptions and promote diabetes education as a career path for students in the health professions.
Source: The Diabetes Educator - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: research