There were new and exciting things this year at the 2018 AADE conference in Baltimore, MD, especially with technology. How many of your patients have a smart phone? Do you have a smart phone? If you don’t……………you’re almost considered a dinosaur. Times are changing and there are many new advances with technology. How in the world do you keep up? Here’s a great resource and an exciting benefit to AADE members. It is called DANA, which stands for: Diabetes Advanced Network Access. DANA is an online destination for all diabetes technology. This will help support the needs of Health Care Professionals who care for those “Living with Diabetes” asking for apps that you recommend.
DANA is free for AADE members. It is the quick and easy way to:
- Research and review diabetes devices and mobile apps.
- Access tech-focused courses, webinars and device training.
- Discover useful tools and evidence-based research, clinical trials and reports
- Participate in focus groups, polls and discussions helping to shape the future of diabetes care.
DANA will keep you proficient on product updates, provide live CEs, contain webinars, resources, and give you access to the latest evidence based research and development in diabetes technology. Using this App will allow participants to take part in polls and become part of a focus group to allow your insights to count which can help shape the future of Diabetes. But most importantly, DANA will give you the recommendations you need when a patient asks you, “What apps do you recommend for me in regards to my diabetes?”. DANA is a definite game changer to help all CDE’s when it comes to technology and all apps related to diabetes. If you are of the generation of the average CDE which is 50-60 plus…….this is a game changer. Get to know DANA. AADE has a phenomenal website. Get on board. Take the time to explore all the wonderful resources at your fingertips.