Looking Ahead
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
AADE News
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Industry Update
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Diabetes Management in Commercial Driver License Holders
Conclusion
Additional diabetes education for health care providers who treat CDL holders is warranted as many health care providers were not familiar with current regulations and management strategies. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kerr, J. L., Frichtl, K. D., Behnen, E. M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Novel Behavioral Intervention in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Improves Glycemic Control: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Randomized Control Trial
Conclusions
Structured care of a pet fish can improve glycemic control in adolescents with T1DM, likely by providing cues to perform diabetes self-management behaviors. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Maranda, L., Lau, M., Stewart, S. M., Gupta, O. T. Tags: Features Source Type: research
An Ecological Perspective on Diabetes Self-care Support, Self-management Behaviors, and Hemoglobin A1C Among Latinos
Conclusions
Health care practitioners and future interventions should focus on improving individuals’ diabetes management behaviors, with the ultimate goal of promoting glycemic control. Eliciting family/friend support should be encouraged to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Soto, S. C., Louie, S. Y., Cherrington, A. L., Parada, H., Horton, L. A., Ayala, G. X. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Framingham Versus UKPDS Equations
Conclusions
About one-fourth of adults with T2DM and metabolic syndrome had high level of CVD risk (>20%). In practice, people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome could be managed earlier and more intensively based on their risk estimated by the Framingham or UKPDS equations. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kim, C.-J., Kang, H. S., Schlenk, E. A., Chae, S.-M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Illness Perceptions Among Adults at Risk for Diabetes
Conclusions
In view of differences in the diabetes-related illness perceptions of persons at risk for diabetes, it is important for diabetes educators and other health care providers to personalize their diabetes-related education, management, and support to the specific needs and vulnerabilities of at-risk patients. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Strauss, S. M., Rosedale, M. T., Kaur, N. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Provider Advice on Exercise and Diet Among Adults With Comorbid Serious Psychological Distress and Diabetes or Diabetes Risk Factors
Conclusions
Health care providers are missing opportunities to provide exercise and low-fat dietary advice to patients with SPD before they manifest clinical risk factors associated with diabetes. It is important that providers counsel them as early as possible about exercise and nutritional changes that reduce the risks associated with diabetes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xiang, X., Hernandez, R., Larrison, C. R. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Culturally Tailored Diabetes Prevention in the Workplace: Focus Group Interviews With Hispanic Employees
Conclusions
The consistent message was that a workplace program would be the ideal solution for Hispanic employees to learn about diabetes and healthy behaviors, given their busy schedules, family responsibilities, and limited resources. If found to be effective, such a workplace program would be generalizable to other service employees who have disproportionate diabetes rates. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Brown, S. A., Garcia, A. A., Steinhardt, M. A., Guevara, H., Moore, C., Brown, A., Winter, M. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Looking Ahead
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
AADE News
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Industry Update
(Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 23, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Provide Adherence Information and Motivational Interviewing to Improve Diabetes and Lipid Control
Conclusion
Neither AI nor MI significantly improved diabetes and lipid control when compared with UC. Moreover, patient participation appeared to be a particular barrier for MI. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 23, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Pladevall, M., Divine, G., Wells, K. E., Resnicow, K., Williams, L. K. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Effect of a Community Pharmacist-Delivered Diabetes Support Program for Patients Receiving Specialty Medical Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions
A community pharmacist intervention improved self-care activity, medication adherence, and body mass index in patients receiving specialty medical care. Baseline A1C values and the presence of specialty medical care should be considered in the interpretation of clinical findings. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 23, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jahangard-Rafsanjani, Z., Sarayani, A., Nosrati, M., Saadat, N., Rashidian, A., Hadjibabaie, M., Ashouri, A., Radfar, M., Javadi, M., Gholami, K. Tags: Features Source Type: research
