Celebrating 50 Years
Recognizing diabetes care and education leadership five decades in the making
Featured Member - Julie Shapero, DCES, RDN, LD, LDE
Julie Shapero, DCES, RDN, LD, LDE has been an ADCES® member for 13 years. Julie shares some unique benefits of ADCES membership.
Why do you love being a member?
I love the networking, friendships and educational opportunities provided by being an ADCES member.
What is your favorite part about being a diabetes care and education specialist?
My favorite part of being a diabetes care and education specialist is the opportunity to help people manage their diabetes so that they can live life to the fullest. I recently helped my cousin take control of her health by losing weight and exercising and she was able to get off of insulin after more than 12 years. She didn’t even know that was a possibility.
Top five ADCES resources/programs?
The ADCES Annual Conference, participation on the State Board, subscriptions to ADCES in Practice, free continuing education opportunities and access to danatech.
What is one piece of advice you would give to a new diabetes care and education specialist or someone considering the profession?
Learn as much as you can from current diabetes care and education specialists. Nothing compares to the experiences that they can share. And get involved with your local ADCES chapter- the more you put into this the more you will get out of it.
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.
Not a member of ADCES? There is no better time to join than today!
