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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Register Now for ADCES25

We’re bringing the heat (literally and figuratively) to Phoenix this August 8-11 for the ADCES25 annual conference, where over 3,000 diabetes care and education specialists and healthcare pros will gather to learn, connect and thrive together. From cutting-edge diabetes technology to inspiring sessions and can't-miss networking, this is where your passion meets purpose.

If you can’t join us in Phoenix, check out ADCES25 On-Demand and experience the top-tier CE sessions from anywhere.

August 8 is coming fast so don’t delay.

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

Jul-Sep

10-17

CORE Concepts Online Session: July 10 - September 17, 2025

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Virtual Events

Jul

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

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Virtual Events

Jul

Optimize Hybrid Closed Loop Insulin Pumps: A How-To Guide

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Virtual Events

Aug-Sep

19-02

ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Bootcamp (2-Week) Training Online: OLCT250819

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Virtual Events

Sep

2025 Insulin Pharmacotherapy Update: Insulin's Place in Diabetes Management

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In Person Events

Oct

21-22

DPP Lifestyle Coach Training (Spanish): October 21-22, 2025

Training Location

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

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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.

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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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Recorded Webinar

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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Online Course

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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Recorded Webinar

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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Recorded Webinar

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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Recorded Webinar

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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Recorded Webinar

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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Podcast

The Huddle

Staying the Course with Diabetes Treatments: Strategies for Medication Persistence

Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES and Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN discuss the importance of medication persistence, how to talk to clients about starting and staying on diabetes medications, and strategies to help clients stay consistent with their medication taking.

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

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Podcast

The Huddle

Get Ready to Thrive at ADCES25! Your Guide to This Year's Annual Conference

Registration is open now for ADCES25 taking place August 8-11 in Phoenix, AZ! Our conference planning chair Christina Whitehouse, RN, MSN, APRN, ARNP, FADCES, CDCES, shares what to look forward to at this year's conference, and why ADCES' annual conference is the place to be for all diabetes care and education specialists and other professionals in the diabetes space.

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Podcast

The Huddle

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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Blog Post

Framing a Message About Risk: Use and Perceptions of the Term "Prediabetes"

ADCES Research Journal: Research Committee Member Perspectives ADCES Research Committee members provide commentary on articles in the most recent issue of The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care journal. Here committee member Liseli Mulala reviews how she handles the inconsistency in "prediabetes" criteria and agrees with the authors call for global consistency in definition and action steps.

Blog Post

My Pathway to Becoming a CDCES

Melanie Teslik, MS, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, CPHQ shares why she became a CDCES and the path she took to get there.

Blog Post

Burnout in Diabetes Care: Three Ways I Recharge

Working in diabetes care and education is rewarding but can also cause stress. Learn three practical strategies to help prevent or manage burnout and protect your well-being.

Blog Post

Research Committee Perspectives: ADCES Journal

ADCES Research Journal: Research Committee Member Perspectives ADCES Research Committee members provide commentary on articles in the most recent issue of The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care journal. Here they appreciate how the study focused not just on knowledge of individuals about diabetes but also if that knowledge was being put into practice by asking about diabetes self-care activities. While it studies practice in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the learnings are applicable everywhere.

Blog Post

ADCES Research Journal: Research Committee Member Perspectives

ADCES Research Committee members provide commentary on articles in the most recent issue of The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care journal. Here they share that this video series addresses a critical gap in DSMES.

Blog Post

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!

Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

Register Now for ADCES25

ADCES Webinars & Events

Live Webinars & Virtual Events

Training Location

ADCES Membership

In-Person Events

Annual Conference

ADCES National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training

CORE Concepts Course

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