Journals & Resources

ADA Clinical Compendia Series

The American Diabetes Association’s Professional Compendia provides primary care providers and health care professionals with the most up-to-date information and best practices for treating diabetes and related complications. Each compendium is devoted to a specific topic related to diabetes treatment and prevention. ADA receives funding to produce these compendia through unrestricted educational grants from company sponsors.

ADA’s Scientific & Medical Division identifies and appoints a key opinion leader in the topic area of each compendium to serve as the independent editor of the publication. The editor recruits a panel of experts to serve as authors. The sponsors may recommend potential contributors and topics, but the editor and the authors solely development the content.

Each publication adheres to “good publication practices” and includes the necessary disclosures related to author contributions, guarantorship, potential conflicts of interest, and acknowledgment of funding.

The compendia below are published online at https://diabetesjournals.org/compendia and are also indexed on Bookshelf, the National Library of Medicine’s index for books and monographs.

A Practical Guide to Diabetes-Related Eye Care

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THOMAS W. GARDNER, MD, MS; BLAKE A. COOPER, MD, MPH; MICHAEL HUVARD, MD; SHERROL A. REYNOLDS, OD, FAAO; ANJALI R. SHAH, MD; REBECCA A. WU, MD

Published June 23, 2022

This publication was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from VSP Vision Care and Regeneron.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Ten Key Elements of a Diabetes-Related Eye Examination
  • How to Interpret a Diabetes-Related Eye Examination Report
  • How to Review and Incorporate Primary Care Records into Eye Care
  • Disparities in Diabetes-Related Retinal Disease and Approaches to Improve Screening Rates
  • Summary and Conclusion
  • References

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New Evidence-Based Therapies for Complex Diabetic Foot Wounds

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Andrew J.M. Boulton, MD, DSc (Hon), FACP, FRCP; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD; Magnus Löndahl, MD, PhD; Robert G. Frykberg, DPM, MPH; Frances L. Game, MD; Michael E. Edmonds, MD, FRCP; Dennis P. Orgill, MD, PhD; Kimberly Kramer, MPH; Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD, FACS; Michael Januszyk, MD, PhD; and Loretta Vileikyte, MD, PhD

Published February 22, 2022

This publication was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AOTI.

Table of Contents

  •     Introduction
  •     History of Oxygen Therapy for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs)
  •     New, Evidence-Based Therapies for DFUs
  •     Looking Ahead: Therapeutic Approaches in the Research and Development Pipeline
  •     Keeping the Ulcer Healed: Patients’ Views on Digital Technology in the Prevention of Ulcer Recurrence
  •     Conclusions

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD; Lynn Ang, MD; Andrew J.M. Boulton, MD, DSc (Hon), FRCP, FACP, FICP; Eva L. Feldman, MD; Robin L. Marcus, PT, PhD; Kara Mizokami-Stout, MD, MSc; J. Robinson Singleton, MD; and Dan Ziegler, MD, FRCPE

Published January 20, 2022

This publication has been supported by an unrestricted educational grant to the American Diabetes Association from Nevro, Inc.

Table of Contents

  •     Introduction
  •     Pathophysiology of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  •     Social Determinants of Health and Their Impact on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy 
  •     Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  •     Role of Nutraceuticals in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Pain Management
  •     Nonpharmacological Approaches to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Pain Management
  •     Conclusion

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

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Matthew R. Weir, MD, Editor; Rajiv Agarwal, MD, MS; Peter Rossing, MD, DMSc; Muhammad Shariq Usman, MD; Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, MD, MSc; Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA; Keith C. Norris, MD, PhD; Sam Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc; Sandra C. Naaman, MD, PhD; George L. Bakris, MD, MA  

Published May 25, 2021

This publication has been supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from AstraZeneca and Bayer.

Table of Contents

  •     Introduction
  •     Pathogenesis of Diabetic Nephropathy
  •     Risk Factors, Symptoms, Biomarkers, and Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
  •     The Interplay Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Kidney Disease
  •     Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities Related to Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
  •     Screening, Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment Strategies for Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
  •     Slowing Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression: Where Do We Stand Today?
  •     Conclusion
  •     References

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The Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Management

The Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Management

Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD, FACE, FACP; Grazia Aleppo, MD, FACE, FACP; Timothy S. Bailey, MD, FACE, FACP, CPI; Richard M. Bergenstal, MD; William A. Fisher, PhD; Deborah A. Greenwood, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES; Laura A. Young, MD, PhD

Published: October 19, 2020

This publication has been supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from Ascensia and Lifescan.

Table of Contents

  •     Abstract
  •     BGM Accuracy
  •     Recommendations for BGM use
  •     Using BGM Data to Achieve Treatment Goals
  •     Overcoming Barriers to BGM
  •     Use of BGM in CGM Users
  •     Innovations in BGM
  •     Conclusions

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Person-Centered, Outcomes-Driven Treatment: A New Paradigm for Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care

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Stewart B. Harris, CM, MD, MPH, FCFP, FACPM; Alice Y.Y. Cheng, MD, FRCPC; Melanie J. Davies, CBE, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCGP, FMedSci; Hertzel C. Gerstein, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Jennifer B. Green, MD; Neil Skolnik, MD

Published May 1, 2020

This publication has been supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk.

Table of Contents

  •     Abstract
  •     An Approach Made for Primary Care
  •     A New Approach for a New Era: The Case for Person-Centered Care
  •     Preventing Cardiovascular Events Across the Continuum of Risk
  •     Renal Protection Across the Continuum of Risk
  •     Keeping an Eye on Glycemic Control
  •     Conclusions

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Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections

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Andrew J.M. Boulton, MD, DSC (HON), FACP, FRC; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PHD;  Matthew J. Hardman, PHD; Matthew Malone, PHD, FFPM RCPS (Glasg); John M. Embil, MD, FACP, FRCPC; Christopher E. Attinger, MD; Benjamin A. Lipsky, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FRCP (London), FFPM RCPS (Glasg); Javier Aragón-Sánchez, MD, PHD; Ho Kwong Li, MBBS, MRCP (UK), DTM&H; Gregory Schultz, PHD; Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PHD

Published January 7, 2020

This publication was supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from Healogics, Inc., and Organogenesis, Inc. 

Table of Contents

  •     Introduction
  •     How Infection Impairs Wound Healing 
  •     Biofilms in the Context of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs)
  •     Evolving Microbiology of Diabetic Foot Infections (DFIs) 
  •     Debridement: The First Step in Controlling DFIs
  •     Managing Infected DFUs
  •     Surgery Versus Antibiotics in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
  •     IV Versus Oral Antibiotics for Osteomyelitis: Lessons from the OVIVA Trial
  •     Topical Treatments for DFIs
  •     Role of Modern Technology in the Prevention and Management of Biofilms and DFIs
  •     Conclusions

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Prevention and Management of Diabetes-Related Eye Disease

Prevention and Management of Diabetes-Related Eye Disease

Thomas W. Gardner, MD, MS; Jennifer A. Wyckoff, MD; Anjali R. Shah, MD; Jill E. Bixler, MD; Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PHD; Blake A. Cooper, MD; Ravi S.J. Singh, MD

Published March 20, 2019

This publication has been supported by an unrestricted educational grant to the American Diabetes Association from Genentech.

Table of Contents

  •     Introduction
  •     Optimizing Medical Management for Patients with Diabetes-Related Retinopathy
  •     Cataracts and Their Treatment in People with Diabetes
  •     Management of Diabetes-Related Retinopathy
  •     Emotional Support of People with
  •     Summary and Conclusion

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Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications

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Andrew J.M. Boulton, MD, DSc (Hon), FACP, FRCP; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD; Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD; Christopher E. Attinger, MD; Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH; Benjamin A. Lipsky, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FRCP (London), FFPM, RCPS (Glasg); Joseph L. Mills, Sr., MD, FACS; John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Published August 15, 2018

This publication was supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from Healogics, Inc., and Organogenesis, Inc.

Table of Contents 

  •     Introduction
  •     Pathways to Diabetic Foot Complications
  •     Screening for Foot Complications Risk
  •     When and Where to Refer Diabetic Foot Problems
  •     Off-Loading the Diabetic Foot Wound
  •     Wound Debridement: Surgical or Otherwise
  •     Recognizing and Treating Peripheral Artery Disease
  •     The Acute Hot, Swollen Foot: Charcot or Infection

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Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Treatment

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Irl B. Hirsch, MD; Tadej Battelino, MD, PhD; Anne L. Peters, MD, PhD; James J. Chamberlain, MD; Grazia Aleppo, MD, FACE, FACP; Richard M. Bergenstal, MD

Published June 5, 2018 

This publication was supported by an educational grant to the American Diabetes Association from Abbott Diabetes Care.

Table of Contents 

  •     Introduction - History of Glucose Monitoring 
  •     Continuous Glucose Monitoring Comes of Age 
  •     The Evidence Base for Continuous Glucose Monitoring 
  •     Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems: Categories and Features 
  •     Patient Selection for Continuous Glucose Monitoring 
  •     Approaches for Successful Outcomes with Continuous Glucose Monitoring
  •     Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data as an Adjunct to A1C 
  •     Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data 
  •     The Future of Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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