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As an association that supports the delivery of diabetes care and education, we're actively involved in finding ways to enhance the lives of people living with diabetes, prediabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions.
That means working together with national, state and local communities to support healthcare workers who care for people with diabetes. Find out more about who we are and what we’re doing in our latest news releases.
Ownership of the BC-ADM® Certification Program Transitions from ADCES to CBDCE Starting in 2025
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) and the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) announce the transition in ownership of the Board-Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM®) certification program from ADCES to CBDCE in early 2025.
During National Diabetes Education Week, Discover the Benefits of DSMES Programs
National Diabetes Education Week - November 3-9, 2024, is a perfect time to recognize the many benefits of diabetes self-management education and support. This service is available locally and can help people living with diabetes at many different times in their lives.
2024 Diabetes Care & Education Specialist of The Year, Christie Schumacher, to Travel to ADCES Coordinating Bodies This Fall
2024 Diabetes Care & Education Specialist of the Year award recipient, Christie Schumacher, will travel to ADCES Coordinating Bodies (CBs) in Colorado, Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Illinois to facilitate educational sessions for members this fall, as well as to Minneapolis, MN, to present an educational session on medication transitions at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE).
Megan Visser, PhD, Named Newest ADCES Mentored Fellowship Recipient
Megan Visser, PhD, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES®) Foundation /CBDCE Mentored Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Integrated Diabetes Management.
Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Honored at Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists 2024 Annual Conference
Eight diabetes care and education specialists were recognized at ADCES's 2024 Annual Conference. Learn about their achievements in diabetes care and their dedication to the association.
ADCES Names Wendy Mobley-Bukstein 2025 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists has announced Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES as the recipient of the 2025 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award, sponsored by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Announces Its Newly Elected National Leadership
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) has announced its newly elected officials who will begin their term of service on January 1, 2025.
Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Bills to Increase Access to Nutrition and Diabetes Care
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) call on Congress to pass legislation that would reduce the burden of diabetes and other chronic disease for Medicare beneficiaries and for the nation.
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Receives CDC Funding to Advance Health Equity for Priority Populations.
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) received a $5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aiming to advance health equity for priority populations with or at risk for diabetes.
Focus on Patient Experience Can Improve Diabetes Care: A Consensus Statement
A joint paper ADCES participated in developing calls on health care providers who treat diabetes to focus not only on clinical numbers but on patient experience. Doing this will improve quality of care and facilitate attainment of treatment goals.
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Introduces New Strategic Plan for 2024-28
The new ADCES Strategic Plan is focused on improving access to diabetes care and education, advancing the expertise of the DCES, and growing and diversifying ADCES's membership.
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Announces 2023 Fellowship Awards
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists has announced the recipients of the 2023 Fellows Program awards.
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists to Participate in $50 Million Cooperative Agreement to Expand Diabetes Prevention and Management Efforts
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), in partnership with Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers) has been awarded $50 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of the grant CDC-RFA-DP23-2320: A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes.
Largest Conference Dedicated to Diabetes, Prediabetes and Cardiometabolic Care and Education Opens in Houston, TX in August
ADCES's 2023 Annual Conference will take place from Friday, August 4 through Monday, August 7 in Houston, Texas, bringing together diabetes care and education specialists from across the nation to network and problem-solve while learning about topics that will allow them to provide the best care to people with diabetes, prediabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Access to Diabetes Care
Last week, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) reintroduced the HR 3842 - Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act with Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), and David Schweikert (R-AZ).
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Announces 2023 Fellowship Awards
The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists has announced the recipients of the 2023 Fellows Program awards.
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to participate in $50 million cooperative agreement to expand diabetes prevention efforts.
The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES), in partnership with Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers) has been awarded $50 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of the grant CDC-RFA-DP23-2320: A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes.
Largest Conference Dedicated to Diabetes, Prediabetes and Cardiometabolic Care and Education Opens in Houston, TX in August
ADCES's 2023 Annual Conference will take place from Friday, August 4 through Monday, August 7 in Houston, Texas, bringing together diabetes care and education specialists from across the nation to network and problem-solve while learning about topics that will allow them to provide the best care to people with diabetes, prediabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Access to Diabetes Care
Last week, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) reintroduced the HR 3842 - Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act with Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), and David Schweikert (R-AZ).
Lions International and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Establish a Cooperative Alliance
Lions International and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) extended a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a cooperative alliance in the fight against type 2 diabetes.