Celebrating 50 Years
Recognizing diabetes care and education leadership five decades in the making
Featured Member - Julie Adkinson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Julie Adkinson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES has been a member of ADCES® for eight years.
Why do you love being a member/what does membership mean to you?
I love the practice resources and opportunities to connect with other CDCESs in my area. I'm better able to keep up with best practices and changes in diabetes care because of my involvement in ADCES.
What is your favorite part about being a diabetes care and education specialist?
I love the challenge of making complex concepts easily understood, working with patients to solve problems and introducing them to life-changing technology.
Top 5 ADCES resources/programs?
ADCES annual conference, CGM Certificate Program, training webinars, device training, ADCES in Practice
What is one piece of advice you would give to a new diabetes care and education specialist or someone considering the profession?
I recommend networking. It's fun to exchange ideas and learn from others who have been in practice for longer. There are many tips and tricks to be learned from experienced diabetes care and education specialists. In working with patients, my best advice is to become a good listener and seek to truly understand a patient's needs.
Member Profiles
50 Faces of ADCES
To celebrate 50 years, we will profile 50 nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving prediabetes, diabetes and cardiometabolic care.
Get ready to be inspired by the dedication and determination of individuals who make our community stronger. And let’s continue to face what’s next together as we elevate our roles and our knowledge as diabetes care and education specialists.
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