In this webinar, speakers will discuss the variety of self-management apps that exist, the pros and cons of these apps, and how to identify high-quality, reliable apps. Presenters will share five actionable tips for understanding and recommending diabetes self-management apps to patients before the webinar concludes with a live Q&A session.

The “Hands On: Tips to Improve Diabetes Care” series is presented by ADA’s Behavioral Medicine & Psychology, Diabetes in Primary Care, and Diabetes Technology Interest Groups through the generous support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Moderator:

Jane J. Seley, DNP, MPH, MSN, GNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, CDTC, FADCES

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine (New York, NY)

Presenters:

Rodolfo J. Galindo, MD, FACE

Associate Professor of Medicine

Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA)

Jamie R. Hyatt, RN, BSN, CDCES

Nurse Research Coordinator

Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center (New York, NY)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the proliferation and scope of diabetes-related apps.
• Review the potential benefits and pitfalls of diabetes apps.
• Identify high-quality, reliable apps.

Understand best practices for finding and recommending apps to your patients.