User:Timothy Kein/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Certified diabetes educator

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because I think it contains important information for clinical pharmacists. Understanding how to counsel patients on their diabetes management and appropriate treatment regimens is very important Certified diabetes educators are valuable members on any care team in providing the necessary information for patients to learn the skills needed to control their blood sugar and avoid long-term complications related to their diabetes.

Evaluate the article
I believe everything in the article is relevant. The article does a great job at first defining a certified diabetes educator and the role they play on the healthcare team. It also does a great job at mentioning the certification process of a diabetes educator. The certification requirement for both the US and Canada is also relevant information. I believe this article is missing information about how diabetes can affect different types of populations and how the role of a diabetes educator changes based on the types of patients being treated. For example, what groups of people are at an increased risk of diabetes and do treatment options need to be adjusted based on patient specific factors. Overall, I think this article is a good starting point in defining a certified diabetes educator.