Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

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

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Improving Diabetes Care With Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

ADCES^® is an interdisciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the quality of diabetes care and education. Diabetes care and education specialists offer comprehensive education, personalized care and promote self-management skills for people with diabetes, prediabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions. We aim to enhance understanding, prevention and management of diabetes, ultimately improving the lives of those at risk and affected by the disease.

50 Years of ADCES

ADCES Celebrates 50 Years

Celebrating diabetes care and education leadership five decades in the making.

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We are advocates for better diabetes care and education. We support the person at risk for and with diabetes and related conditions. We are listeners, innovators, problem-solvers, decision-makers, leaders. We are diabetes care and education specialists.

Over the past 50 years, our roles have expanded. Today, we strive to be leaders and experts in diabetes technology and cardiometabolic care as we continue to have a positive impact on improving care for those we serve.

There is so much to look forward to in 2023 and beyond. Join us as we celebrate a half-century of progress with us all year long as we share milestones, celebrate leaders and strengthen our connections to our nationwide network of support.

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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Virtual Events

Dec

Annual Reimbursement Update for 2024

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Virtual Events

Dec

Introducing AspyreRx™: The First-ever FDA-authorized Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

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Virtual Events

Jan-Feb

02-05

ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Training Online: OLCT240102

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Virtual Events

Jan-Mar

18-24

Core Concepts Online Session: January 18 - March 24, 2024

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Virtual Events

Jan

2024 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes

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Virtual Events

Feb

Obesity: The Treatment Landscape

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Virtual Events

Mar

Healthy Coping: How Lifestyle Coaches Can Help People with Prediabetes Manage Stress

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In-Person Events

In-Person

Annual Conference

Join peers from around the country each year in August to discover the premiere diabetes care and education event of the year, network and gain practice pearls. Check back for more details on the 2024 ADCES Annual Conference.

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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.

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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.

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Online Diabetes Education

Diabetes Continuing Education ‒ Online Courses & Recorded Webinars

Expand your learning with a diabetes online 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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Recorded Webinar

Danatech Device Training: MiniMed 780G System: Designed for Real Life

Learn the foundations of the MiniMed™ 780G system including algorithm details, changes that positively impact the patient experience, concepts of therapy management, and best practices for both the clinician and the patient. Plus, hear practical tips and CareLink™ report interpretation from Christie Beatson, MS, RD, CDCES.

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Online Course

Clinical Aspects of Diabetes Education

Build a foundation of clinical knowledge of diabetes and its complications and identify opportunities for diabetes education interventions.

6 CE/CME

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Recorded Webinar

Stopping the Syndemic: Successful Strategies for Managing Glucose and Promoting Weight Loss

Gain an increased understanding of strategies to properly adjust treatments for higher weight individuals to lose weight and manage glucose while considering the pathophysiology and diversity of each patient when selecting safe and effective therapies such as GLP-1s and GIPs.

1.5 CE/CME

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Online Course

Gestational Diabetes

Understand the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes, including physical activity, medications, monitoring, risk reduction, and delivery.

4 CE/CME

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Recorded Webinar

Being Active: How Lifestyle Coaches Can Support Physical Activity for People with Prediabetes and Diabetes

Discuss the benefits of physical activity, recommendations for physical activity, and strategies to help people with prediabetes and diabetes overcome barriers to being active. This webinar is designed for lifestyle coaches and others working with people with prediabetes.

1 CE/CME

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Recorded Webinar

Navigating Group Facilitation in DSMES and DPP Programs

Address facilitating DSMES and DPP in a group setting and handling group dynamics through discussion of team-based care, identifying implicit biases and behavioral/mental health concerns, utilizing preferred communication, diversity, and inclusion.

1 CE/CME

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Recorded Webinar

“Powered By” Mobile Apps and Digital Tools: Exploring Research and Implementation of Mobile Apps and Digital Tools in the DCES Practice

Gain a better understanding of terminology, research, and implementation of mobile applications and digital health solutions. Learn how to successfully implement mobile applications and digital health tools to support persons with diabetes and clinical workflow.

1 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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Books & Publications

Augment Learning With Publications

ADCES books and publications support your practice with relevant, research-backed content from experts in diabetes care and education who have hands-on experience. Find the newly updated The Art & Science of Diabetes Care & Education, 6th Edition, as well as the updated Quick Guide to Medications, 13th Edition, and Review Guide for the Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Exam^®, 6th Edition.

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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

Exercise and insulin: Managing the Highs and Lows With Ginger Vieira

A lot of disinformation exists concerning how to safely exercise while living with diabetes, particularly Type 1 diabetes. Ginger Vieira, athlete and author of "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: How to exercise without scary lows or frustrating highs," joins The Huddle to discuss how to help people with diabetes feel empowered to exercise while managing their potential high and lows.

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Podcast

The Huddle

Your Insider’s Look at ADCES’s 2023 Diabetes Tech Conference

ADCES’s Diabetes Technology Conference is coming up December 1-2 in Chicago! We’re joined by conference co-chair Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES as he shares all the exciting things to look forward to at this year’s event — including hands-on device trainings and educational tracks for different experience levels.

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Podcast

The Huddle

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Basal Insulin With Brad Hise

Endocrinology nurse practitioner Brad Hise joins this episode of The Huddle to discuss all things related to basal insulin. Brad touches on how to titrate basal insulin, ensuring that a person's insulin injection technique is effective, and how to support people on insulin in persisting with their medication routine.

Educational support for this episode is provided by Sanofi.

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ADCES Membership

The Home for Healthcare Professionals Working in Diabetes

If you work in the healthcare 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 healthcare professionals such as dietitians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and others to make a positive impact and attain superior clinical results.

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Member Testimonials

My favorite part of being an ADCES member is being part of a larger community that advocates for the needs of all people with diabetes and constantly strives to enhance lives through optimal care.

Amy Carter, MA, RDN, LD, CDCES

I love the ADCES community and having so many opportunities to learn from the experiences and best practices of others who are wholeheartedly dedicated to improving the lives of those of us with diabetes.

Brooke Cassoff, NBC-HWC

Membership means access to cutting-edge resources and connections with peers who are passionate about what they do. I love that the organization brings together many different practitioners—nurses, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians and more.

Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND

ADCES membership is about the interactions I have with people who are as passionate as I am about making a dent in the universe of diabetes management. Collectively we can make an impact on how people with diabetes can have a better quality of life.

Jerry Meece

BPharm, CDCES, FADCES, FACA

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Blog Post

Enhancing dietary experience for those with gestational diabetes: 2023/2024 ADCES/CBDCE mentored fellowship

Current 2023/2024 ADCES/CBDCE Mentored Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management, Synneva Hagen-Lillevik, shares the focus of her work this year on providing an experience for people with gestational diabetes that results in better nutritional outcomes.

Blog Post

Why Attend the 2023 Diabetes Tech Conference?

Natalie Bellini shares the value of ADCES' Diabetes Technology Conference and what attendees can gain from the upcoming 2023 event.

Blog Post

Growing and Diversifying ADCES Membership: A Longstanding Domain in Strategic Priorities

2022 ADCES President Jan Kavookjian provides an overview of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, particularly as it relates to one of its overarching goals to grow and maintain a diverse memebership.

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Patient Challenges Continue in Monogenic Diabetes, How Providers Can Help

Lisa Letourneau-Freiberg, MPH, RD, LDN shares recent research from the UChicago Monogenic Diabetes Registry on the challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis of monogenic diabetes.

Blog Post

Learn about FreeStyle Foundations in an Upcoming Webinar

Abbott invites you to explore how the FreeStyle Libre systems can be integrated into your practice to help manage your patients living with diabetes in an upcoming webinar.

Blog Post

About the MATCH grant and how each of us can make an impact

ADCES recently received a $50 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers). Learn more about the grant and how you as a DCES can make a difference.

Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

Quality Care

Improving Diabetes Care With Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

50 Years of ADCES

ADCES Celebrates 50 Years

ADCES Webinars & Events

Live Webinars & Virtual Events

In-Person Events

Annual Conference

CORE Concepts Course

ADCES National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training

Online Diabetes Education

Diabetes Continuing Education ‒ Online Courses & Recorded Webinars

Books & Publications

ADCES Podcast

Recent ADCES Podcast Episodes

ADCES Membership

Member Testimonials

My favorite part of being an ADCES member is being part of a larger community that advocates for the needs of all people with diabetes and constantly strives to enhance lives through optimal care.

I love the ADCES community and having so many opportunities to learn from the experiences and best practices of others who are wholeheartedly dedicated to improving the lives of those of us with diabetes.

Membership means access to cutting-edge resources and connections with peers who are passionate about what they do. I love that the organization brings together many different practitioners—nurses, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians and more.

ADCES membership is about the interactions I have with people who are as passionate as I am about making a dent in the universe of diabetes management. Collectively we can make an impact on how people with diabetes can have a better quality of life.

ADCES Blog

Perspectives on Diabetes Care Blog