Celebrating 50 Years
Recognizing diabetes care and education leadership five decades in the making
Featured Member - Karla Estrada, NCMA, LC, CHC, CMT
Karla Estrada, NCMA, LC, CHC, CMT has been a member of ADCES® for four years. We asked Karla to share her favorite aspects of membership.
Why do you love being an ADCES member?
ADCES provides you with resources that help you to provide the best diabetes patient care possible. Being a member has given me access to a variety of continuing education and networking opportunities, as well as exclusive programs and products. It's a great way to stay up to date in order to provide a better service in the community.
What is your favorite part about being a diabetes care and education specialist?
Being able to change people's lives by helping them make lifestyles changes and supporting them throughout their journey.
Top five ADCES resources/programs?
The ADCES Annual Conference, DEAP, 7 system, DAPS, and ADCES Lifestyle Coach
What is one piece of advice you would give to a new diabetes care and education specialist or someone considering the profession?
This career is extremely rewarding. It gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you're helping people and making a difference.
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!
