Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

Find professional development, resources and support for diabetes care and education specialists and others on the care team who specialize in the prevention and management of diabetes and related conditions.

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Expertise in Action at ADCES26

Expertise isn’t just about what you know, it’s how you show it, share it and expand it. At ADCES26, we celebrate knowledge in motion: real tools, real strategies, and real teamwork that transform care for people living with diabetes. Save the date for ADCES26 on August 7-10 in Columbus, OH to connect, collaborate and cheer on what’s next as we move our specialty forward. Learn more at adcesmeeting.org.

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ADCES Webinars & Events

Live Webinars & Virtual Events

Keep up with the latest topics in diabetes education and management by participating in a virtual ADCES^® course or live webinar. Topics include recent guideline updates for treatment and medications, technology, population health, DSMES, cardiometabolic health, lifestyle coach training, CORE Concepts^® and more.

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Jan-Apr

22-01

CORE Concepts Online Session: January 22 - April 1, 2026

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Jan

2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes

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Jan

Nutritional Counseling and Considerations When Using Obesity Medications

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Feb-Mar

02-09

ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Training Online: OLCT260202

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Feb

Guidelines for Non-Insulin Medication Management of Type 2 Diabetes – 2026

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Mar

Pharmacology Boot Camp; March 5, 2026

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Apr-Jun

09-17

CORE Concepts Online Session: April 9 - June 17, 2026

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Apr

21-23

Building Your Diabetes Prevention Program; April 21-23, 2026

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Jul-Sep

09-16

CORE Concepts Online Session: July 9 - September 16, 2026

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Oct-Dec

01-09

CORE Concepts Online Session: October 1 - December 9, 2026

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In-Person Events

In-Person

Diabetes Technology Conference

Mark your calendar for DTC25 on December 12-13 in Chicago. Explore ways to make diabetes technology practical, sustainable and person-centered for people living with diabetes. Experience the latest innovations, gain hands-on experience and leave with strategies you can implement right away. Whether you’re just getting started with devices or seeking advanced strategies to elevate your diabetes tech-enabled care model, DTC25 delivers real-world solutions and interdisciplinary insights for the whole diabetes care team.

Earn up to 10.5 CE/CME credits

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In-Person

ADCES National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training

Acquire the necessary skills to deliver a successful National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at your site. ADCES is approved by the CDC to provide introductory, advanced and master training for lifestyle coaches to deliver CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs. Additional information on staffing your CDC-recognized diabetes prevention organization can be found on the CDC website. ADCES members can apply for scholarships to attend our in-person lifestyle coach trainings. Keep an eye out for in-person course dates.

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Online Diabetes Education

Diabetes Continuing Education ‒ Online Courses & Recorded Webinars

Expand your learning with an online diabetes education course or recorded webinar on the latest topics in diabetes care and education. Topics include gestational diabetes, cardiometabolic health, cultural competency, technology, recent guidelines and treatment updates, diabetes CORE Concepts^® and more.

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Certificate Program

Created in partnership with AANP

Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 1 Diabetes Management Certificate

The Clinical Advantage Bootcamp equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to lead in every aspect of type 1 diabetes care—from early recognition to advanced treatment and technology use. Through practical, evidence-based learning, participants will strengthen clinical decision-making and whole-person management skills. This program empowers leaners to transform care and outcomes for individuals living with type 1 diabetes.

8.25 CE/CME

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Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know?

Understand the risks, prevalence and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), with a focus on ketone monitoring and patient education. Participants will explore data-driven slides, case studies, and clinical insights drawn from recent studies and surveys. Sponsored by Abbott. Free to ADCES members and nonmembers.

0 CE/CME

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Empowering Diabetes Care: The Intersection of Cultural Competence and Health Literacy

Explore the critical intersection of health literacy and cultural competence in diabetes care using evidence-based strategies to assess literacy skills, apply culturally responsive communication techniques, and improve outcomes for people with diabetes across diverse populations.

1.0 CE/CME

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Certificate Program

ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors

Master the evidence-based framework of the seven key behaviors essential to providing successful diabetes self-management education and support.

7.75 CE/CME

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Streamline Your CE/CME Accreditation

Simplify the process of awarding continuing education credits to multiple health care professionals with just one application.

Our JointCE providership supports diverse learning formats, whether in person, live online or on demand, ensuring flexibility for your educational activities.

Partner with us to offer CE/CME for your diabetes care team education, making your content stand out while driving meaningful improvements in patient care.

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Diabetes Technology From danatech

Danatech^®, powered by ADCES, supports the learning and assessment needs of healthcare professionals with up-to-date diabetes technology product information, device training, professional education and more.

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Device Training

Find live and recorded webinars on specific CGMs, AIDs and other new diabetes technology devices. Live webinars include Q&A time help answer your specific questions.

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Updated CGM Certificate Program

This assessment-based certificate program provides a current CGM landscape review, the pros and cons of available devices, matching people with diabetes to the best device for them, overcoming barriers to implement CGM in practice, and reviewing and interpreting data to improve glycemic management.

12 CE/CME

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Point-of-Care Practice Tools

Point-of-Care CGM and AID Clinic Tools are fillable Adobe Acrobat forms that can be used by clinicians in the moment of a clinic encounter to provide optimal diabetes care to device users. These tools were made available as part of a partnership between danatech and the Panther Program.

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Basal Insulin Titration

The ability to titrate basal insulin arms health care professionals with a valuable tool to enhance the precision and efficacy of diabetes care, promoting better long-term health outcomes.

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Publications

Elevate Learning With ADCES Publications

Let ADCES’s print and e-publications support your practice with relevant, evidenced-based research content authored by diabetes care and education specialists and other diabetes health care professionals who have hands-on experience.

Recently published editions of The Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education, Quick Guide to Medications, Review Guide for the Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Exam and ADCES Diabetes Care and Education Curriculum are the must-have resources to help you be successful.

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ADCES Podcast

Recent ADCES Podcast Episodes

Tune into the official podcast brought to you by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Listen in as we discuss the latest news in diabetes care, education, advocacy and technology.

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Podcast

The Huddle

Simplifying CGM Integration: A Workflow for Every Provider

In this episode of The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Jamie Klein, RN, CDCES, Senior Manager of Clinical Education at Dexcom, joins Davida Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Henry Ford Health System, for a practical conversation on integrating continuous glucose monitoring into primary care. Together, they explore Dexcom’s CGM clinic workflow toolkit, highlighting how nurse practitioners and DCESs can streamline implementation, improve efficiency, and empower patients through data-driven care. This episode was supported by Dexcom. You can view Dexcom's CGM workflow by visiting dexcom.com/clinical-workflow.

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The Huddle

Simplifying the Sometimes Challenging Prescribing Process

On this episode of Danatech Talks–a special series from The Huddle– Paola Acevedo, PharmD, CDCES, walks through how to simplify the process of prescribing diabetes technology. Paola discusses common pain points both clients and prescribers may face related to documentation, coverage and affordability, and accessibility. She also shares practical strategies, systems and workflows providers and practices can implement to help navigate through these potential challenges. This episode was supported by educational grant funding from Abbott. Explore the latest in diabetes technology as well as trainings and resources on danatech: danatech l Diabetes Technology Education for Healthcare Professionals Listen to the first episode of our Danatech Talks diabetes technology series.

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The Huddle

Understanding CGMs and Interpreting Data for Beginners

Kristine Batty, PHD, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES joins this episode of Danatech Talks–a special series from The Huddle– to provide a high-level overview on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Kristine touches on the basics of how CGMs work, what CGM devices are out there today, what the different devices measure, and how CGM technology impacts clinical decision making. This episode was supported by educational grant funding from Abbott. Explore the latest in diabetes technology as well as trainings and resources on danatech: danatech l Diabetes Technology Education for Healthcare Professionals Listen to the first episode of our Danatech Talks diabetes technology series.

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Blog Post

International Consensus Brings Clarity to Diabetes Technology Use in Pregnancy

A new international Consensus Statement on Diabetes Technology in Pregnancy provides clear, evidence-based guidance on using CGM and AID for pregnant individuals with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. Developed by global experts and endorsed by 25 organizations including ADCES, the statement offers 14 practical recommendations that translate emerging evidence into clinical practice. It highlights how CGM and AID can improve pregnancy-specific time in range, glycemic stability, and maternal and neonatal outcomes, while addressing the unique physiological and emotional demands of pregnancy.

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Experiences of Women with Diabetes Using Wearable Continuous Glucose Monitors During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

ADCES Research Committee member Jean Davis shares her thoughts on a recent study involving pregnant women and CGMs. The women valued real-time glucose data to adjust diet, activity, and insulin, but noted high costs, discomfort (especially during sleep), skin irritation from adhesive, and limitations in displays and food tracking. The study urges providers to advocate for more comfortable, user-friendly, and affordable CGMs to support maternal and fetal health. Read this and more in the December issue of The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care.

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Evaluating Pharmacist-Driven Interventions in Multidisciplinary Diabetes Care

Research Committee Member Liseli Mulala writes about a study she found interesting in the October 2025 issue of ADCES's research journal: This 2025 study evaluated pharmacist-led diabetes care at Taipei City Hospital in Taiwan. Patients receiving monthly sessions with certified diabetes educators showed improved health literacy, adherence, LDL cholesterol, and weight, though A1c reductions were not significant. The findings demonstrate how culturally tailored, pharmacist-driven care can enhance diabetes outcomes across diverse populations.

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My Job That Became My Why: Reflecting on 4 Decades in Diabetes Care

Long-time dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist Janice MacLeod reflects on her career direction and how it became a lifelong calling.

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Donating Blood: Guidelines for Our Clients with Diabetes

Giving blood can be such a rewarding experience and one that people with diabetes can do, as long as they discuss it with their health care team in advance. Member Janice Baker shares her perspective.

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Alcohol and Diabetes: The Role of Harm Reduction

Diabetes care and education specialists can play a critical role in helping clients explore and reduce harmful alcohol use. Nicole Bereolos, PhD, MPH, CPH, MSCP, CDCES, FADCES shares strategies for having open and honest discussions about the relationship between alcohol use and diabetes management.

Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

Expertise in Action at ADCES26

ADCES Webinars & Events

Live Webinars & Virtual Events

In-Person Events

Diabetes Technology Conference

ADCES National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training

Online Diabetes Education

Diabetes Continuing Education ‒ Online Courses & Recorded Webinars

Streamline Your CE/CME Accreditation

Diabetes Technology From danatech

Publications

ADCES Podcast

Recent ADCES Podcast Episodes

ADCES Blog

Perspectives on Diabetes Care Blog