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The Role of the DCES in Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Early Detection
What if type 1 diabetes could be identified before symptoms appear? As screening and staging for type 1 diabetes continue to advance, healthcare professionals have new opportunities to identify individuals at risk earlier than ever before. Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (DCESs) are uniquely positioned to help lead this effort through screening education, risk identification, emotional support, and care coordination. Learn how the role of the DCES is evolving and why early detection is changing the future of type 1 diabetes care.
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Once-Weekly Insulin Is Here. What Does It Mean for Your Patients?
What has felt like years in the making has finally arrived: a once-weekly insulin. This long-acting (basal) insulin, designed to be injected just once per week, has the potential to simplify long-term insulin therapy in a meaningful way. At first glance, it may not seem like a major shift. But for individuals taking insulin, and for those supporting them, reducing the burden of daily injections can make a real difference in self-care routines, "adherence", and ultimately long-term health outcomes. So what does this mean for you and your patients? Who might be a good fit, and how should you counsel…