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Our position statements

The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) aims to contribute to equitable access to quality diabetes education for all people with diabetes. Development of position statements in relation to diabetes care, management and education is one of the strategies ADEA employs to achieve this aim.

HbA1c Reporting

The ADEA supports the change in routine laboratory HbA1c reporting from the NGSP % units to International Federation of Clinical Chemists (IFCC) units (mmol/mol). To view ADEA's position statement, please click here

Use of Blood Glucose Monitors

This position statement outlines ADEA recommendations for the minimum standard for teaching and learning the use of blood glucose monitors. To view or download your copy, please click here.

Minimum standard for use of capillary blood glucose sampling devices in a health care setting 

This position statement outlines ADEA recommendations for the minimum standard for use capillary blood glucose sampling devices in a health care setting.  To view or download your copy, please click here.

Client centered care

This position statement describes ADEA's underlying beliefs and values about diabetes care. To view or download your copy, please click here.

Use of subcutaneous insulin delivery devices

This position statement outlines ADEA recommendations for use of subcutaneous insulin delivery devices.  To view or download your copy, please click here.

More publications?

To view a complete list of all ADEA publications including those available for purchase, please click here.