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Welcome to the ADCES Media Center

Find the latest information from reputable sources for your news stories about diabetes care and education.

Media Relations

ADCES Media Center

The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists is home to experts on various topics related to diabetes care and education. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with sources and resources about what we do and the impact we have on people with diabetes and the healthcare system. 

 

Media Contact

For more information, contact Danielle McNary in ADCES® Media Relations at 312-601-4805 or [email protected].

Talking About Diabetes

Language & Diabetes in the Media

How we talk about diabetes in the media has an impact. Using descriptive and non-judgmental language when talking about diabetes or about people with diabetes can make a positive difference. If you’re a member of the media, please take a moment to review these suggestions when covering stories on diabetes.

View Our Language Guide

Quotes From Diabetes Spokespeople

Get expert commentary, story ideas and background information on the full range of prediabetes, diabetes and cardiometabolic related topics from ADCES volunteer diabetes spokespeople. If you’re writing an article on any of these subjects, consider interviewing one of our qualified diabetes care and education experts.

Meet Our Spokespeople

ADCES & Diabetes in the Media

Learn more about ADCES’s contributions, activities and events surrounding the education, management and prevention of prediabetes, diabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions in our latest news releases.

Press Release

ADCES names Katelyn O’Brien 2026 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year

ADCES is pleased to announce that Katelyn O’Brien, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, BC-ADM, a clinical pharmacy specialist in adult endocrinology at Boston Medical Center, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award. This award is sponsored by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Press Release

Award Winners Honored at ADCES 2025 Annual Conference

A group of extraordinary diabetes care specialists were recognized at ADCES's 2025 Annual Conference. Learn about their achievements in diabetes care and their dedication to the association.

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ADCES Announces Newly Elected National Leaders

ADCES members elect Gwen Klinkner to serve as president-elect in 2026, automatically becoming president in 2027. Others were elected to a variety of leadership positions.

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ADCES Receives 2025 Power of Associations Silver Award for Its Showcase the Value of Your DSMES Services Toolkit

ADCES has been recognized as a Power of Associations Silver Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for the development of a toolkit that helps diabetes care and education specialists successfully promote their services within their local communities.

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Newly Introduced Bipartisan Senate and House Bills Would Improve Access to Diabetes Care

Legislation championed by ADCES that increases access to diabetes self-management training (DSMT) and reduces the overall cost burden of diabetes has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

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The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Receives Two Hermes Creative Awards

The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists received two Hermes Creative Awards for its Showcasing the Value of Your Services toolkit and its 50th anniversary celebration campaign.

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