ADCES Desk Reference - 6th Edition

The ADCES (formerly AADE) Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education, 6th Edition is a specialist's one-volume, go-to resource for the core knowledge and skills for providing person-centered care and education to persons with diabetes and related chronic conditions. This is a core resource for those who are studying for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.

Major Features:

• Practical information educators can use with patients to avoid complications and comorbidities
• Risks and benefits of CGM and the educator’s role in working with patients who use CGM
• Updated info on incorporating the ADA, ADCES, and AND joint position statement and algorithm of care into a DSME program

Updates:

• All chapters updated to the American Diabetes Association 2023 Standards of Care in Diabetes.
• All chapters updated with person-first, empowering language.
• New Appendix: Insulin Pump Therapy and Automated Insulin Delivery Systems

Chapter List:

• Chapter 1: Diabetes Care and Education: Rich Past, Challenging Present, Promising Future
• Chapter 2: The Diabetes Self-Management Education Process
• Chapter 3: Theoretical and Behavioral Approaches to the Self-Management of Health
• Chapter 4: Healthy Coping
• Chapter 5: Health Eating
• Chapter 6: Being Active
• Chapter 7: Taking Medication
• Chapter 8: Monitoring
• Chapter 9: Reducing Risks
• Chapter 10: Problem Solving
• Chapter 11: Diabetes Education Program Management
• Chapter 12: Transitional Care
• Chapter 13: Pathophysiology of the Metabolic Disorder 
• Chapter 14: Type 1 Diabetes Throughout the Lifes Span
• Chapter 15: Type 2 Diabetes Throughout the Lifes Span
• Chapter 16: Nutrition Therapy
• Chapter 17: Pharmacotherapy for Glucose Management
• Chapter 18: Monitoring: Glucose
• Chapter 19: Therapy Intensification: Technology and Pattern Management
• Chapter 20: Pharmacotherapy: Dyslipidemia and Hypertension in Persons With Diabetes
• Chapter 21: Dietary Supplements and Diabetes: A Focus on Complementary Health Approaches
• Chapter 22: Complementary Health Approaches and Diabetes Care
• Chapter 23: Acute Hyperglycemia
• Chapter 24: Pregnancy With Diabetes
• Chapter 25: Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes
• Chapter 26: Eye Disease Related to Diabetes
• Chapter 27: Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease
• Chapter 28: Diabetes-Related Neuropathies

For more helpful tips while planning your study path, visit our 10 Steps to Succeed Page - or download our printable 10 Steps to Succeed Checklist.