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The FDA announced November 8, 2023 that it granted approval to Eli Lilly and Co. for Zepbound (tirzepatide) via priority review and fast track designation for chronic weight management (CWM). This is an injectable prescription medicine indicated for CWM in adults with obesity (body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kg/m2), or with an overweight BMI (at least 27 kg/m2) AND at least one weight related chronic disease/comorbidity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It should be used in conjunction with increased physical activity and a reduced calorie diet. Zepbound (tirzepatide) is administered as a once weekly subcutaneous ...

Diabetes Educator Opportunity for Registered Dietician or Nurse University of Maryland Capital Region Health is an integrated not-for-profit, community-owned organization comprised of two hospitals and several other healthcare facilities providing comprehensive, quality healthcare services to the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland and surrounding areas Diabetes Educator Position Application Link What You Need to Be Successful: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare-related discipline is required. Two (2) years of experience in educating patients, specifically about diabetes. Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Dietitian in the State ...

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 2ND, 2015 8AM-4PM VIRGINIA COORDINATING BODY OF AADE More information to follow

Hello fellow MD ADE educators! Many practices are just beginning to think about setting up group appointments for diabetes pateints while many others have been utilizing these types of appointments for quite sometime. Would love to hear from those of you that have experience with the group appointments: pros/cons, lessons learned, etc. Looking forward to learning how you all are doing! Sincerely, Lucia

Have you heard about AADE’s state licensure initiative ? We recently had a breakthrough and Kentucky is now the first state to require licenses for diabetes educators. State licensure has many benefits for the future of the profession. Learn more about the initiative by reading our Frequently Asked Questions and listening to the podcast . If you have any further questions, email advocacy@aadenet.org .

Welcome AADE Members! Welcome to the Maryland State Network! This community is dedicated to our AADE members. It is place for members to support one another and work together. We are promoting collaboration, openness, diversity and sustainability. Community! You’ll be encouraged to participate in, contribute to, and create a support network with those who share common interests and objectives. Collaboration! You’ll work together sharing ideas, solutions and resources. When someone needs help, we’ll all pitch in and help. Openness! You’ll “drop in” and engage in conversations to discuss, challenge and question ideas in a an environment ...