August 12, Friday
“We gather here at a time of significant change in our field. Health care in general is evolving rapidly, and this evolution is having a huge impact on the roles of diabetes educators and the delivery of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES). AADE and all of its members are playing… Read more
Dr. Vigersky, former president of the Endocrine Society and Director Emeritus of the Diabetes Institute at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, is medical director for Medtronic Diabetes. He has focused on the use of technology and decision-support systems to improve outcomes for patien… Read more
AADE will honor two leaders in diabetes education with the Allene Van Son Distinguished Service Award during this year’s Annual Meeting. The award, named for the first AADE president, recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the association. Read more
Dr. Thomas is a counseling psychologist with the Holiner Psychiatric Group in McKinney, Texas. His practice focuses on adolescents, but Dr. Thomas also holds many workshops and training sessions around the country on diversity issues, including LGBT and gender, romantic and sexual minorities (GRSM). Read more
The large and ever-growing number of mobile apps designed for people with diabetes makes determining the best choices difficult, but a Friday session will help educators sort through all of the choices to help their patients find the best fits. Read more
In the past year-and-a-half, several new insulin products and delivery systems have come to market. Saturday’s “Insulin Therapy and Delivery Today and Tomorrow” session will examine how these new products have fared in real-world use and look into the future. Read more
Leaders from a variety of groups focused on improving access to care, outcomes and quality of life for those touched by diabetes will share stories from their experiences during a panel session. Read more
A nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator at the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV, Jadid works with patients who have or are at risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. She spent 22 years as a labor and delivery nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner and… Read more
The traditional view is that people living with diabetes can only “cope” with the health and lifestyle challenges associated with their disease, as well as the stress and anxiety that often arises with it. However, a change in the mindset of providers and those with diabetes can move them beyond “co… Read more
