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Cancellation March 27 Conference

By Tara Conway posted 03-13-2020
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Your health and the needs of your clients, family and employer come first. That's why ADCES is keeping a close eye on the potential spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we will continue to monitor the situation based on best guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ) and the World Health Organization (WHO). While the risk remains low at this time, we cannot ensure a virus-free environment for OK CB ADCES Annual Conference March 27, 2020. Therefore, after much discussion and consideration, we have decided to cancel the March 2020 conference and have rescheduled the conference for November 6,2020. It is our hope that ...
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March 27 Conference

By Tara Conway posted 02-21-2020
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Sign up to attend the March 27th Conference and receive a discount on your membership renewal.
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Oklahoma Diabetes Prevention Program

By Sarah Yount posted 01-27-2020
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Telehealth and the Diabetes Prevention Program We want to hear what you are doing to offer the Diabetes Prevention Program to those outside your reach for an in-person program. What have you tried? What worked? What didn't work? Oklahoma Diabetes Care and Education Specialists want to support existing programs and offer a way for programs to share best practice. We hope this is a place where this can happen. Please share what is working for your program!
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Buffalo Chili

By Tara Conway posted 10-31-2019
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Buffalo has so many health benefits. It’s low in fat so remember to cook it slow. Please join me on November 14th at Southwestern College in Weatherford to celebrate Diabetes Day and try some buffalo chili.
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Oklahoma State Employees Health Plan coverage of National Diabetes Prevention Program

By Aimee Henderson posted 09-13-2019
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We received some wonderful news at the September Oklahoma Senate Diabetes Caucus held at the Oklahoma State Capitol on the first Thursday of each month. Elizabeth Luecke, EGID policy analyst, provided information that the Oklahoma State Employees Insurance Group Division (EGID) will begin covering the National Diabetes Prevention Program effective January 1, 2020. Healthchoice will cover the program when offered by fully CDC-recognized DPP organizations in Oklahoma as a preventative service which means that it will be no cost to the Healthchoice member. Other health insurance carriers that are available to state employees will be required to cover DPP by ...
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Diabetes Caucus News

By Micki Nadelson posted 07-16-2019
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Senator Hicks and Senator Frank Simpson are working with the Oklahoma Diabetes Caucus to get things done for people with diabetes in the state of Oklahoma. Senator Simpson's granddaughter died of complications from type 1 diabetes at a young age and Senator Hicks' son has type 1 diabetes. The caucus is currently divided into four work groups with varied focus': Work group 1-Increase DPP and DSME/T programs and referrals to those programs Work group 2-Advocate for increased DPP and DSME/T reimbursement Work group 3-Define and recognize DPP and DSME/T for pediatric populations Work group 4-Advocate for those with type 1 diabetes This is an update on ...
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CE Workshop Scheduled for June 6, 2019 - Hosted by OK CB

By Katherine O'Neal posted 05-20-2019
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Oklahoma A STATE COORDINATING BODY OF AADE DANA: Integrating Technology in to Practice Presenter: Tara Conway, MS, RD, LD, CDE June 6th, 2019 12:00 PM-1:00 PM – Lunch included OKC Muscogee Creek Association 4111 N. Lincoln Boulevard OKC, OK 73105 Members: FREE Non-members: $20 1.0 CEU Available Upon Completion Program Description: This program will provide members with a description of the new AADE DANA website. DANA is a resource to enable professionals working in partnership with persons with diabetes to have access to best in class information about diabetes technology. The goal is to empower ...
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AADE Vision Project and DANA

By Sarah Yount posted 03-27-2019
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Three of the pieces in the new PROJECT VISION framework: Include Related Conditions : Diabetes isn’t isolated, and neither are diabetes educators. We will demonstrate our expertise in the full range of cardiometabolic conditions: diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cardiac disorders. Focus on Behavioral Health : Supporting the emotional well-being of the whole person with diabetes must be a foundational element of the care we provide. Leverage Technology : Diabetes educators will be technology experts and data interpreters, trainers and consultants driving care. What do you need to feel confident in these areas? What resources ...
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Winter Conference as scheduled

By Tara Conway posted 02-27-2019
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I wanted to let everyone know the Winter Conference is still scheduled as planned. The facility is open today and they will let me know by 6 or 7 in the morning if they will close. I will post on network if it is canceled and rescheduled!
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Winter Conference

By Tara Conway posted 02-20-2019
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One week until the 2nd Annual Oklahoma Winter Conference. Exciting things to learn regarding insulin pumps and CGM. If you haven't registered its not to late!!
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2019 Summer Diabetes Prevention Youth training

By Micki Nadelson posted 01-15-2019
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The Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition (OIDC) and the Native Youth Preventing Diabetes (NYPD) are offering Diabetes Prevention Tribal Summer Youth Program Training. The training is to help tribal youth summer programs learn new classes to teach on diabetes prevention and wellness. Topics include Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Diabetes Prevention, Health Screenings, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Registration, Social Media. Training will take place March 8, 2019 at 9am-3:30pm at the AST Multi-purpose Building 2029 Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Lunch will be provided. For questions, to register, or if you know of a summer youth program that ...
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OHCA report on DSMT; Senate Bill 972

By Micki Nadelson posted 12-04-2018
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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has completed its report on diabetes self-management training, as directed by Senate Bill 972. A digital copy is available on OHCA's website. "This report provides an overview of diabetes in Oklahoma and among SoonerCare members. Diabetes self-management training could lower medical costs and improve quality of life for SoonerCare members by reducing the long-term impact of uncontrolled disease. We hope the recommendations detailed in this report will not only benefit SoonerCare members, but also positively impact the state's health outcomes. If you have any questions about the report, please let me know." -Cate Jeffries ...
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Diabetes Caucus Insurance Presentation

By Aimee Henderson posted 11-13-2018
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November is National Diabetes Month! I want to thank each of you for all that you do to help those with diabetes. The Oklahoma Senate Diabetes Caucus met with several insurance providers from across the state on Thursday , November 1st. Senator Frank Simpson and Sarah Yount, PharmD, presented to the group about the function of the diabetes caucus, action steps of the caucus, and the burden of diabetes in Oklahoma. Marlene Asmussen from the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority talked about the progression of SB972 activity which is to assess the feasibility of covering DSMT for Oklahoma's Medicaid population. Sarah Yount provided an overview of DSMT (DSMES) and DPP ...
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Upcoming Oklahoma Events

By Sarah Yount posted 10-15-2018
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Diabetes Advocates, Educators, and Community Partners: On November 1, 2018 , the Oklahoma Diabetes Caucus will present to Oklahoma insurance providers on the benefits and barriers of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Services and the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). The presence of both you and your patients is wanted and needed to help show the impact of diabetes in Oklahoma. Please mark this event on your calendar and join us in our effort to partner with Oklahoma insurers to reduce the health and fiscal burden of diabetes in Oklahoma. The meeting will be held at 10:00 am at the Oklahoma State Capitol in room 535. ...
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CBMeeting

By Tara Conway posted 08-24-2018
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The Annual AADE CB networking meeting was a success. The CB leaders meeting before the networking event was very good. It was great meeting the CB leaders from across the country and sharing ideas.
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Reed Bill Fact Sheet added

By Micki Nadelson posted 07-20-2018
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I have posted the Reed Bill Fact Sheet as an announcement on MyAADE Network. It summarizes the new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives. The legislation amends the Social Security Act to expand access to diabetes self-management training (DSMT) services under the Medicare program.
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New Federal Legislation Introduced to Expand Access to DSMT Services for Medicare Population

By Aimee Henderson posted 06-12-2018
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I recently attended the AADE Public Policy Forum in Chicago as a representative from Oklahoma. Our main focus at the meeting was the proposed legislation to amend the current DSMT coverage for Medicare. I have included the summary of the "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act " with the proposed changes to the current DSMT coverage. I encourage you to read the summary of HR 5768. I am also asking each diabetes educator in Oklahoma to reach out to their federal legislators and tell them what this bill would do to improve outcomes for our patients. Diabetes educators are fighting the fight against diabetes every day and need to share those ...
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Diabetess T1.5 (LADA)

By Caitlyn Brannon posted 05-06-2018
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I feel it is becoming more common to be unsure of the type of diabetes at time of diagnosis in the hospital settings. In previous years diagnoses were frequently determined by age. Children were type 1, juvenile, or insulin dependent while adults were type 2 or non-insulin dependent. Now we find ourselves often times in a "gray area" trying to determine a diagnosis. Type 1.5 or "latent autoimmune diabetes of adults" (LADA) is now recognized and over recent years I have personally seen it more frequently. As if diabetes was not already complex?? I found this article to be helpful (for myself) and the more astute patients. https://www.diabetesselfmanagement ...
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NODE - Education Opportunities

By Caitlyn Brannon posted 05-04-2018
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As the new “Education Leader” for the Northeast Ok local networking group, I would like to introduce myself as I hope to become more involved. My education includes a bachelors and masters in nursing with experience in OB, surgery, and now diabetes education. I have been a diabetes educator at St. John Medical Center Tulsa since 2016 and have been a NODE member during that time. I have a passion for caring for patients with diabetes that I hope continues to grow. I am looking forward to learning from the knowledge and experience found within these networks. My goal is to organize educational opportunities relevant to our needs and challenges as diabetes educators. ...
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Grassroots Coordinator

By Tara Conway posted 04-30-2018
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The OK CB would like to welcome Vera Budlong as the new state Grassroots Coordinator. Vera stated "I don't have any experience" and I said neither did I when I started out!! We are excited you have joined the Oklahoma Team! Congratulations and thank you for taking on this role.!!!
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