August 14, Sunday
Empowering educators receive Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions and service to AADE and honors individuals who exemplify the proud history of diabetes education while serving as extraordinary role models. This year, AADE salutes two people who have worked together for decades and fundamentally changed the field. Read more
Problem-solving with structure increases referrals
Educators at the diabetes education program at Baylor Scott & White in Round Rock, TX, knew they had a problem getting referrals from the attached hospital for group classes. Read more
AADE16 Honors ‘Rising Star’ Diabetes Educators
As we all know, there are plenty of Rising Stars among the ranks of diabetes educators! This year, four in particular are being singled out to receive the AADE Rising Star Award. This award seeks to honors diabetes educators who have less than three years of experience and have demonstrated leadersh… Read more
Pilot program blends coaching with technology
Primary care practices continue to evolve as key centers for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes. During Monday’s “Make the Primary Care Connection with Health Coach Support, Care Coordination & Digital Health” education session, three of the leaders of a pilot study that used a digital healt… Read more
Ponder receives award for technological innovation
Each year, AADE also recognizes educators who further the field through innovative uses of media and/or technology. The 2016 award winner is Stephen Ponder, who has found inventive ways to share information about trends in self-care and as he says, “demystify diabetes management while empowering sel… Read more