Diabetes Educator

Aims & Scope

The Diabetes Educator is the official publication of the Association of Di­abetes Care and Education Specialists.

Its primary purpose is to publish papers on aspects of patient education, professional education, and serve as a reference for the science and art of diabetes management.

The journal publishes original research, perspectives in practice, and application in such areas as nutrition, pharmacy, psychosocial aspects of diabetes, and health care policy.

Subscription to The Diabetes Educator is a benefit to members of the ADCES.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Community-Based Peer-Led Diabetes Self-management

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Kate, Philip L., Frank J., Jean

• Empowerment: An Idea Whose Time Has Come in Diabetes Education

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Martha M., Robert M., Marilynn S., Patricia A., Michael, Patricia D., Denise, Neil H.

• Psychological Experience of Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Robin, Sarah, Ariana, Myoungock, Margaret

• Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Margaret A., Joan, Marjorie, Paulina, Martha M., Amy Hess, Melinda D., Linda, Eva

• Meta-Analysis of Randomized Educational and Behavioral Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Tiffany L., Jeanine M., Eliseo, Mark, Frederick L.

• Integrative Health Coaching for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 264

  Authors: R.Q., M., J., T.V., S., J., L., P., C., E.

• Patient Adherence Improves Glycemic Control

  Citation: 243

  Authors: Mary K., Wrenn, David C., Steven D., Curtiss B., Imad M., Daniel L., Catherine, Lawrence S.

• Social Support, Quality of Life, and Self-Care Behaviors Among African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Tricia S., Morton B., Martha M., Robert M.

• A Modified Quality-of-Life Measure for Youths: Psychometric Properties

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Gary M., David G.

• Medication Adherence With Diabetes Medication

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Kam, Peggy S., Nancy