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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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ADCES25 Annual Conference Registration Is Now Open

Join 3,000+ diabetes care and education specialists along with other healthcare professionals at ADCES25 in Phoenix, August 8-11, for an inspiring experience packed with cutting-edge education and innovative solutions. Register early to save big and secure the best hotel rates! Can’t make it in person? Stay connected with ADCES25 On-Demand and access top-tier CE sessions from anywhere.

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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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Apr

29

The Overlooked Connection – Why You Should Screen for Hypercortisolism in Type 2 Diabetes

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Apr

30

Love the Liver – The DCES' Guide for People with Diabetes and MAFLD

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May-Jun

12-16

ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Training Online: OLCT250512

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May

20

Pharmacology Boot Camp; May 20, 2025

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May

22

Unmasking Hypercortisolism – A Case-Based Approach to Screening and Diagnosis

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May

29

Elevate Diabetes Care: Advocate for DSMES Inclusion into Performance Measures to Drive Better Outcomes

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In Person Events
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Jun

04-05

DPP Lifestyle Coach Training: June 4-5, 2025

Training Location

ADCES Main Office
125 S Wacker Dr
Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 601-4800

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Jun

25

Prioritize Principles of Adult Learning in Your Practice to Enhance the "Education" in CDCES

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Jul

16

Examine Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder: A Complex Factor in Treating Type 2 Diabetes

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ADCES Membership

The Home for Health Care Professionals Working in Diabetes

If you work in the health care field and provide care for individuals impacted by diabetes, prediabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions, being a member of ADCES® equips you with the necessary tools and materials to offer exceptional care. Our extensive range of resources empowers both established and aspiring health care professionals such as dietitians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and others to make a positive impact and attain superior clinical results. 

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In-Person Events

In-Person

Annual Conference

Join peers from around the country to discover the premiere diabetes care and education event of the year, network and gain practice pearls. 

Register now for ADCES Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ this August 8-11, 2025!

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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 2025 course dates!

In-Person

CORE Concepts Course

Explore the essential components of diabetes care and education along with tools and strategies for assuring successful outcomes of the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors®. Many participants use this course as part of their preparation for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam. As an added bonus, all CORE Concepts attendees receive access to an online CDCES exam test-taking strategies module and CDCES exam practice questions. Keep an eye out for 2025 course dates!

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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Supported by Beta Bionics

The iLet Bionic Pancreas Device Training

Discover how the iLet Bionic Pancreas is advancing insulin management through fully autonomous dosing and adaptive algorithms. Learn about trial outcomes, real-world data, and the DCES's evolving role in supporting broader access to diabetes technology. Free to ADCES members and nonmembers.

No CE/CME
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Going to School with Type 1 Diabetes – Essential Insights & Strategies

Understand the unique roles families, caregivers, school employees and the DCES play in reliable and safe care for students with diabetes at school. Identify key steps family/caregivers and schools can take to monitor and plan care for students with type 1 diabetes, and recognize resources to share with parents and school personnel.

1.25 CE/CME
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Introduction to Diabetes Technology in Primary Care: Navigating Options and Understanding Best Practices

Gain practical strategies to confidently integrate diabetes technology into primary care. Explore common devices, benefits, and barriers while learning how to support, prescribe, and personalize tech-driven diabetes care for people with diabetes. Free to ADCES members and nonmembers.

1 CE/CME
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2025 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes

Explore key updates from the 2025 ADA Standards of Care and their impact on diabetes treatment and technology use. Learn how to apply the latest guidelines to support metabolic health and improve patient outcomes.

1.5 CE/CME
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Guidelines for Non-Insulin Medication Management of Type 2 Diabetes 2025

Stay up to date with the latest type 2 diabetes treatment guidelines from the ADA’s 2025 Standards of Care. Review non-insulin medication options and learn how to optimize treatment plans for better patient outcomes.

1.5 CE/CME
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Annual Reimbursement Update for 2025

ADCES’s annual update on reimbursement issues and changes for 2025 for diabetes care and education specialists that may impact DSMT, MNT, and DPP. Review the Final CMS CY 2025 payment rule and get an update on legislation and advocacy.

1.5 CE/CME
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Online Course

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 CE/CME
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Recorded Webinar

Promoting Health Equity and Food Security in Diabetes Prevention: Strategies for Lifestyle Coaches

As a Lifestyle Coach, equip yourself with strategies to address health disparities and food insecurity in diabetes prevention. Learn to integrate culturally sensitive approaches, promote food security, and empower diverse populations for improved diabetes outcomes.

1 CE/CME
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Recorded Webinar
Supported by Abbott

Enhancing Diabetes Outcomes with FreeStyle Libre Solutions and Services

Discover how CGM metrics offer a complete glucose profile to help improve clinical outcomes. Explore the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor, a real patient success story, and a tool that helps empower people with diabetes using personalized health recommendations.

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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.

Enhance Your Knowledge

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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Value of the DCES in Inpatient

Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, talks about the value that diabetes care and education specialists bring to the inpatient care setting, the importance of continuity of care, how DCES in inpatient help increase patient satisfaction and safety, and how others in the inpatient setting can demonstrate their value to their hospital leadership.

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Embracing the Role of Diabetes Technology in the Primary Care Setting

Kathryn Evans Kreider DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP joins The Huddle to discuss the importance of embracing digital technology in primary care and how health care professionals in primary care can take tangible steps to better utilize the technology available to them.

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Physical Considerations for Being Active With Type 2 Diabetes

Michael See MS, ACSM-CEP, NBCHWC, CDES shares his expertise in bringing physical activity to people with Type 2 diabetes who also have physical limitations. He covers topics like how to assess physical limitations, their prevalence in people with Type 2 diabetes and how to use a motivational interviewing approach in conversations with your clients.

This episode was made possible with support from Lilly, A Medicine Company.

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ADCES Blog

Perspectives on Diabetes Care Blog

Perspectives on Diabetes Care is the official blog of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. It features practical tips, the latest research and viewpoints from leading diabetes care and education specialists on issues facing the diabetes care team and those they serve.

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Empowered and Inspired: My Unforgettable Experience at ADCES24

ADCES Foundation scholarship recipient Lacie Peterson shares how her attendance at ADCES24 was one of the highlights of the year, and how she's looking forward to ADCES25!

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Promoting a Place for All: How Embracing Cultural Humility Can Advance Diabetes Care Efforts

Unconscious biases can influence clinical decisions and negatively impact care. ADCES President Veronica Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES discusses how we can practice cultural humility to tackle unconscious bias.

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Protecting Your Program's Online Reputation

Managing your program's online reputation is critical. A couple of bad reviews can really impact your success. One QC in Maine shares her suggestions, which is part of our new Showcasing the Value of Your DSMES Service Toolkit.

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The Big Show: How to Communicate the Value of Your Services/Programs

It's important for diabetes care and education specialists to be able to highlight the value of the profession and their services. ADCES offers a members-only toolkit to help showcase the value of the DCES with an overview of proven strategies.

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Bridging the Gap: Are You Effectively Reducing the Risk of Cardiometabolic Complications in Your Patients?

Learn about ADCES's collaboration with the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) in developing a personalized learning experience that helps diabetes care and education specialists identify their gaps, goals and priorities in managing cardiometabolic complications in patients with T2D.

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Empowering DCESs to Identify and Manage Monogenic Diabetes

Researchers Toni Pollin, MS, PhD, LCGC, Kristin Maloney, MS, MGC, LCGC and Chelsea Kilanowski, BSN, RN, CDCES had the privilege of receiving funding through the ADCES Foundation to work with seven participants over six months on a continuing education program on monogenic diabetes.

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