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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Expertise in Action at ADCES26

Registration is now open for ADCES26, August 7–10 in Columbus, OH. Join the premier diabetes care, education and technology event where expertise meets action—featuring real-world strategies, cutting-edge innovation, and the collaboration driving diabetes care forward. Experience the energy of Columbus and leave ready to make an impact.

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

Jun

Navigating Prior Authorization for Diabetes Technology: A Roundtable Discussion

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Jun

Practical Implementation of Inhaled Insulin for Mealtime Management

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Jun

Patient Training & Onboarding for AID Systems: Laying the Groundwork for Success

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Jun

24-25

From Standards to Application: Preparing Your DSMES Program for Accreditation

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Jun-Aug

29-03

ADCES DPP Lifestyle Coach Training Online: OLCT260629

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Jul-Sep

09-16

Diabetes Care Competencies & CDCES® Exam Prep (Summer 2026)

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Jul

Transforming Diabetes Care: The Role of AI

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Jul

Clinical Follow-Up & Troubleshooting: Optimizing Outcomes in AID

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Sep

2026 Insulin Pharmacotherapy Update: Insulin's Place in Diabetes Management

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Sep

Case Studies in Automated Insulin Delivery: Real-World Scenarios

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Sep

Managing Hypertension in People with Diabetes

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Oct-Dec

01-09

Diabetes Care Competencies & CDCES® Exam Prep (Fall 2026)

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Diabetes Care Team Training

Elevate and Standardize Your Team's Knowledge and Capabilities in Diabetes Care

Give your staff the knowledge and skills to better support people with diabetes and related conditions. With over 50 years of experience, ADCES provides tailored training for healthcare teams in clinics, pharmacies, and community settings. Our flexible programs help professionals build confidence, improve patient communication, and apply practical strategies—while earning CE/CME credit.

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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

2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes

Review the updated 2026 ADA treatment algorithm for type 2 diabetes with expanded recommendations focusing on comprehensive metabolic health to include MASLD, CKD and weight management.

1.5 CE/CME

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Certificate Program

Created in partnership with AANP

Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 1 Diabetes Management Certificate

The Clinical Advantage Bootcamp equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to lead in every aspect of type 1 diabetes care—from early recognition to advanced treatment and technology use. Through practical, evidence-based learning, participants will strengthen clinical decision-making and whole-person management skills. This program empowers leaners to transform care and outcomes for individuals living with type 1 diabetes.

8.25 CE/CME

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Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know?

Understand the risks, prevalence and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), with a focus on ketone monitoring and patient education. Participants will explore data-driven slides, case studies, and clinical insights drawn from recent studies and surveys. Sponsored by Abbott. Free to ADCES members and nonmembers.

0 CE/CME

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Recorded Webinar

Empowering Diabetes Care: The Intersection of Cultural Competence and Health Literacy

Explore the critical intersection of health literacy and cultural competence in diabetes care using evidence-based strategies to assess literacy skills, apply culturally responsive communication techniques, and improve outcomes for people with diabetes across diverse populations.

1.0 CE/CME

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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

GLP-1s: Reshaping the Conversation

GLP-1 receptor agonists are reshaping diabetes and obesity care, raising important questions about patient selection, side effect management, long-term outcomes, access, and the evolving role of diabetes care and education specialists (DCESs). In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, host Paola Acevedo, PharmD, CDCES, speaks with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, about what DCESs need to know about GLP-1 therapies, including their impact on treatment approaches, the importance of patient education, and emerging opportunities and challenges in care.

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It's Readiness All the Way Down

Why do some diabetes programs thrive while others never get off the ground? In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, Angela Forfia speaks with Dr. Linda Stanley about the Community Readiness Model and how organizations, teams, and communities move through stages of change. From “go slow, to go fast” to building sustainable programs beyond a single champion, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone working to advance diabetes prevention, care, and management.

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ADCES26: Expertise in Action

Christie Shumacher, Program Chair for ADCES26, highlights what the conference has to offer as a dynamic, must-attend event that blends high-quality education, innovation, and meaningful connection for diabetes care professionals. With energizing keynote speakers, diverse sessions for all experience levels, and hot topics like AI in healthcare, automated insulin delivery, and emerging therapies, the conference is designed to keep attendees at the forefront of practice. Beyond the sessions, the thoughtfully structured schedule allows time for exploring cutting-edge technology in the exhibit hall, engaging with peer research, and building professional relationships—making it both an enriching and inspiring experience. Join us in Columbus, August 7th - 10th, for a can't-miss experience!

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Blog Post

ADCES26: Advancing Equitable Care for Diverse Individuals and Populations Living with Diabetes

ADCES26 will focus on addressing inequities in diabetes care through innovation, workforce diversity, and collaborative solutions. The blog highlights that diabetes disproportionately affects marginalized populations due to social, economic, and cultural barriers, emphasizing the need for equitable, patient-centered care that builds trust and involves individuals in decision-making.

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Closing the Type 1 Diabetes Care Gap in Guam and the Pacific: A Call for Partnership

This post is a powerful look at the hidden challenges of type 1 diabetes care in Guam and the Pacific. From delayed diagnoses to limited access to specialists, technology, and support, this post shares why families are too often navigating care alone — and why urgent action and partnership are needed to close the gap.

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Learning the Landscape: Early Challenges in Diabetes Care and Education

This post pulls back the curtain on the real challenges new diabetes care and education specialists face—from complex patient needs to navigating a strained healthcare system—while revealing the human side of the work. It’s a compelling look at why, despite the overwhelm, this role remains one of the most impactful and deeply rewarding paths in health care.

Blog Post

ADCES26: From Evidence to Exam Room: Practical Innovations to Scale DSMES and Improve Outcomes

ADCES26 highlights practical innovations in care delivery that help diabetes care and education specialists overcome real-world barriers like limited time, staffing constraints, and low patient engagement to scale DSMES and improve outcomes. This blog post emphasizes translating evidence into actionable strategies—through community-based care, digital tools, collaboration, and sustainable workforce models—to make diabetes education more accessible, effective, and impactful.

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Fellows Spotlight: A Career Journey in Diabetes Care and Education

For many diabetes care and education specialists, the journey into the profession is not always straightforward, but it is often deeply meaningful. ADCES Fellows stories highlight not only the evolution of the specialty, but also the opportunities available to those willing to step into it. In this Fellows Spotlight, we hear from Nathan A. Painter. From early clinical experiences to national leadership, his journey offers practical advice and perspective for novice diabetes care and education specialists and for those considering entering the specialty.

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Why I Chose the CDCES Path as a PA

Brian Burroughs describes how his early, algorithm-driven approach to diabetes care felt incomplete as he recognized the daily challenges patients face. Pursuing the CDCES credential and engaging with ADCES shifted his practice toward a more holistic, team-based, and patient-centered approach focused on education and self-management. This experience ultimately reshaped his role as a clinician, helping him better support patients living with diabetes.

Advancing the Field of Diabetes Care and Education

Expertise in Action at ADCES26

ADCES Webinars & Events

Live Webinars & Virtual Events

Diabetes Care Team Training

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