September 2022 eNews | Boosting Nutrition Health & Jumping for Joy

September Greetings

We are experiencing a food crisis. Ten percent of Americans in every state, across rural and urban households, experienced food insecurity at least some time during 2020. With food prices on the rise, how do we help people with prediabetes and diabetes make healthy food choices within their means? There is good news! A national nutrition task force has unveiled its findings and ambitious strategies to improve nutrition access and reduce diet-related diseases. These thought leaders and food experts have outlined an innovative plan to address the food crisis by increasing nutrition education and access, including funding cooking classes and more.

Good news in diabetes tech. The first ever tubeless integrated insulin delivery system was just FDA approved for toddlers 2 years old and up. Parents and providers alike are celebrating this latest advance in insulin delivery technology for kids and adults alike.

We all know that exercise is good for you, but does it elicit feelings of joy? A researcher has identified a series of one-minute movements that not only improve coordination, balance, and strength but also bring a smile to your face. Give it a try and invite your friends and family to join you in Jumping for Joy.

In preparation for our 25th year anniversary, we are adopting a higher tech Online University Learning Platform. This means easier navigation and more bells and whistles for our subscribers. We plan to make the switch in early Fall, so keep your eyes open for more info as we get closer to the date.

Finally, we are thrilled to announce two Flower Scholars for our October Virtual DiabetesEd Course. They are making a big difference in their communities, and we are overjoyed to celebrate both of them.

You and your colleagues are invited to join our three FREE Webinars this month. If you feel like a challenge, take a moment to check out our Question and Rationale of the Week.

Thank you in advance for your actions and advocacy on behalf of people living with diabetes.

Beverly, Bryanna, Robert, and Amanda

Click here to read our full September 2022 newsletter.

Featured Articles

• Task Force aims to Help Americans Eat Healthier
• New Tubeless Insulin Delivery for Toddlers
• Can Movement Increase Feelings of Joy?
• DiabetesEd University Launches New Platform
• Question of the Week
• Rationale of Week
• Flower Scholarship Recipients

Upcoming Webinars

• Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference | Oct. 12-14th
• What We Say | Sept 13th
• BC-ADM Prep | Sept 20th
• CDCES Exam Prep | Sept 22
• ADCES Book Bundle
• Free Resources

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Upcoming FREE Webinar

What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope| Airs September 13th

What we say matters.

As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day.

Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.

The language used in the health care setting is immensely important in determining trust, mutual respect, and meaningful long-term relationships.

Many people with diabetes have experienced injustice, trauma, and marginalization, and are often struggling with feelings of shame and blame.

• Let’s lift people through our commitment to careful listening.
• Let’s choose a language that is person-centered and free from judgment.
• Let’s empower our interactions by identifying and addressing trauma and the impact of social determinants.

FREE Webinar – Lifting People Up

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Topics covered include:

• Learn phrases, words, and approaches that can be left behind.
• Describe diabetes language that is respectful, inclusive, person-centered, and imparts hope.
• Discuss how to evaluate for ACE and provide trauma-informed care
• Practice communicating about diabetes using phrases free from judgment with a focus on a strength-based approach.

This mini-webinar is free, and no CEs are provided, but there is lots of great info!

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