Betsy Rodriguez, BSN, MSN, DCES, FDCES has been a long-time member of ADCES, having been a part of our community for 27 years. She shares the value she finds in membership. 

Why do you love being a member? 

Being a member provides me with the opportunity to keep my knowledge and skills updated with the best science and evidence-based information. 

What is your favorite part about being a diabetes care and education specialist? 

Being able to empower people with diabetes in their journey, regardless of the path they are on while living with diabetes. 

Favorite ADCES resources/programs? 

Resources for people with diabetes available in Spanish and the practice documents.

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new diabetes care and education specialist or someone considering the profession? 

If you have the passion to support people with diabetes to live productive lives, becoming a DCES is the way to go! Go and do your best because it is worth it!