The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team American Association of Diabetes Educators

Today we're talking to a diabetes care and education specialist who has spent her career reaching new heights by embracing lifelong learning. Sandi Burke, PhD, RN, FAAN joins us to discuss the history of diabetes care and education, and how now more than ever before, diabetes care and education specialists can establish themselves as leaders in clinical practice. You’ll learn about the rich past of the specialty, the challenges we currently face, and some practical ways to put today’s learnings into action so you can continue to advance your career and the specialty.

Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM and Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RDN, CDCES join us to share their highlights from the 2020 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. Tune in to hear a small sample of the emerging science and research coming from the world of nutrition sciences. Hope and Melinda are both registered dietitians and certified diabetes care and education specialists with over 60 years of experience combined. As national leaders in diabetes care, education and nutrition, they’re the perfect guests to share highlights and key learnings.

When disaster strikes, it’s critical that people with diabetes have a diabetes disaster kit ready and a plan in place. Maryanne Strobel, RN, MSN, CDCES joins us to discuss how diabetes care and education specialists can help individuals prepare for any unexpected event.

Evidence shows diabetes education works, but to increase utilization it takes a collaborative approach. Maggie Powers, PhD, RD, CDCES and Joan Bardsley, MBA, RN, CDCES, FAADE walk us through the recent work by ADCES and several other organization to develop a consensus report on diabetes self-management education and support, with specific recommendations for providers, payers, health systems and the diabetes care team.

Two representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) join us to discuss the recent updates the Nutrition Facts Label. Dr. Claudine Kavanaugh and Dr. Maya Maroto provide an overview of the updates made to the Nutrition Facts Label in 2020, call out some of the most pertinent changes for people with diabetes, and detail the many educational resources available to help you inform clients in your practice.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how the inpatient environment is managed practically overnight. Jane Seley DNP, MPH, MSN, GNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES walks us through how her health system navigated the chaos and shares tips you can use to respond to emergency situations.