Comments on: The Diabetes Educator We All Should See

By: Caitleen Mac Giolla Phadraig

Caitleen Mac Giolla Phadraig — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:34:02 +0000

Just want to say, the interview was interesting and inspiring with lots of good tips to explore with my patients. Do keep up the good work.

Caitleen Mac Giolla Phadraig ( Dublin ,Ireland.)

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Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:07:36 +0000

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By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:18:45 +0000

Great post. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Theresa Garnero

Theresa Garnero — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:20:20 +0000

Thanks for the nice re-cap of our conversation, Amy! And to LaurenK, you are right. The drawing exercise is an oversimplification. Its intent is to provide an overview of all of the components involved with diabetes self-management which include problem-solving and reducing risks. When we do this exercise, we discuss more in detail the American Association of Diabetes Educators 7 Self-Care Behaviors. Our program definitely covers all serious issues related to diabetes management as we are an ADA accredited center. We try to have a little fun along the way. Be well. Theresa

By: LaurenK

LaurenK — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:56:49 +0000

I have to say, this approach would not work for me at all. I would NEED blood pressure pills if someone suggested I draw an apple for healthy eating or a sneaker to represent exercise. I am an adult. That is patronizing, in my opinion. I would be furious if someone spoke to me about my diabetes in oversimplified, childish terms, which has been my problem with educators all along.

By: CALpumper

CALpumper — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:58:06 +0000

I agree Amy, we need many more Theresas!
Her ideas and insights are refreshing. Once again I sit here on the East Coast wondering why I haven’t moved to CA yet.

Thanks for the great post Amy.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:56:01 +0000

Yup, more Theresas are needed – I enjoyed reading the interview. Thanks!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:35:34 +0000

How refreshing!

By: Kerri.

Kerri. — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:03:27 +0000

Having worked with Theresa on a professional level at dLife, I can agree that people with diabetes definitely need more educators like Theresa. She’s something special indeed!

By: Scott K. Johnson

Scott K. Johnson — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:25:49 +0000

Great interview Amy & Theresa!