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Garden State Association of Diabetes Educators
(GSADE) is a multi-disciplinary
professional membership organization. It is dedicated to advancing the practice of
diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of health care
for persons with diabetes, and lifestyle management for the prevention of
diabetes. Diabetes self-management training, also called diabetes education, gives
patients the knowledge and skills training to be able to effectively manage
diabetes on a daily basis. Through a collaborative process, diabetes
educators help their patients identify barriers, facilitate problem solving and
develop coping strategies.
With a singular focus, GSADE assists its members and the larger healthcare
community in treating people with diabetes and those who are at risk of
developing diabetes. This is accomplished with a dynamic organizational
structure and a strong mission and goals:
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Recognition. GSADE will advance diabetes self-management training
as central
to diabetes care, and will advance lifestyle management for prevention of
diabetes.
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Education. GSADE will serve as a leader in education of its members,
the
broader healthcare community, and the community at large.
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Advocacy. GSADE will advocate for public policy to improve the nation’s
health.
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Organizational Excellence. GSADE will continue to develop an effective and
efficient organization.
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Membership. GSADE will develop a diverse membership that will enhance and
promote the benefits of diabetes self-management training and prevention through
the team approach.
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Research. GSADE will promote research in diabetes self-management training
and behavior change.
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