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New Directions in Diabetes Education: Transforming the How and Where

By AmyT on August 7, 2008

I connected with Amparo right after she took office early this year.  I found her warm and open and realistic about the mine field that many patients face — which is extremely refreshing for someone on “the inside.”
A Guest Post by Amparo Gonzalez, current president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
When Amy approached me to write a guest blog on “new directions in diabetes education,” I was thrilled because diabetes education…

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Diabetes Educators Convene Today: Here vs. There

By AmyT on August 5, 2008

The 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) kicks off today in Washington, DC.  I had to sit this one out because I’m currently in Europe with my family (boo hoo – NOT).
But I did attend this conference last year, and it’s a fascinating event.  This is where around 3,500 – 4,000 certified diabetes educators gather for education, networking and a hands-on expo to see and experience all the latest…

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