147: Diabetes Self Care Behaviors: An Update – Molly McElwee-Malloy

<p>The AADE7® Self-Care Behaviors framework utilizes the best practice of diabetes education by measuring, monitoring and managing outcomes.</p> <p>The 7 behaviors are: healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, reducing risks, problem solving and healthy coping. These behaviors are widely recognized and used by healthcare professionals, professional organizations and governmental agencies.</p> <p>Much has changed since the AADE7 were last updated in 2011. Tune in to this episode to learn about:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Diabetes Care and Education Specialists have seen their role go far beyond self-management of blood glucose (SMBG)</li> <li>The role and use of technology has transformed the approach to diabetes self-care</li> <li>New tools for screening have been developed for social determinants of health, health literacy and numeracy</li> <li>New classes of medications and evolving algorithms have changed how we work with clients</li> <li>Models of care like population health have become integral for improved management on a larger scale</li> </ul> <p>Today's guest is Molly McElwee-Malloy RN, CDE. This episode is sponsored by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES - formerly the American Association of Diabetes Educators) and we thank them for their support of the podcast.  </p> <p>For more information and resources, including links to COVID-19 info/updates from ADCES, visit: www.SoundBitesRD.com/147</p>