Celebrating 50 Years
Recognizing diabetes care and education leadership five decades in the making
Featured Member - Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES
Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES has been an ADCES® member for 22 years. We asked Lorena a few questions about her time with ADCES and the value membership has bought to her.
Why do you love being an ADCES member?
I love having the opportunity to network with multidisciplinary professionals, as well as take part in Educational opportunities, learn about Cutting-edge technology, and obtain CEUs. Membership is an opportunity to serve my fellow colleagues as a volunteer in the organization.
What is your favorite part of being a diabetes care and education specialist?
The best part of being a DCES is being able to help persons with diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases live well.
Top 5 ADCES resources/programs?
The ADCES annual conference, ADCES in Practice, The Huddle podcast, and the Journal and webinars.
What is one piece of advice you would give to a new diabetes care and education specialist or someone considering the profession?
You are not going to regret it one bit! Becoming a DCES was the best professional decision I've ever made, and I only wish I'd have done it sooner.
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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