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  • Many DCESs are being asked to include the topic of disaster preparedness in education plans for people living with diabetes. Update: See QR Code below for link to Dropbox folder of English and Spanish handouts Attached are several ...

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  • Dear Colleagues, Applications for the 2026 CTCB Conference Scholarship Award is now open for members of our CTCB community. The value of this award is up to $1500 and is intended to be used to support attendance at a national or regional diabetes-related ...

  • To know if a Medicare patient has received Diabetic Self-Management Training (DSMT/DSMES), check the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) for claims, use the MAC portal to verify, or ask the patient for their training records. Initial DSMT (10 hours) ...

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    Patient Needs

    I would love to get into contact with inner city CDCES about meeting the needs of low-income persons. We don't see a lot of homelessness but we are seeing more. I just would like to know how you address: food disparities no support from family/friends ...

  • Posted in: Advanced Practice

    Thank you Kacy! I was encouraged to take the BC-ADM around 2019. Then Covid came along with some other life stressors. In 2023 I was determined to test and not let life stressors interfere with my goal. Immersion in a review of pharm/patho concepts in ...

  • Posted in: Advanced Practice

    Dana, Thank you for sharing how the BC-ADM has impacted your roles. We would also love to hear more about your journey as a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS). ------------------------------ Lisa Smith, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES 2026 ...

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona CA 91768 ------------------------------ Lisa Diaz MSN,RN,CDCES Diabetes Program Coordinator Pomona Valley Hospital Pomona CA (562)254-3537 ------------------------------

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    RPM for CGM, FQHC

    Is anyone doing RPM for CGM devices in their FQHC? I would like to connect to ask some questions about your process. ------------------------------ Lydia Sartain CDCES,LD,RDN Dietitian, CDCES Heber Springs AR (870)213-6432 ------------------------- ...

  • Can we schedule a call? ------------------------------ Lydia Sartain CDCES,LD,RDN Dietitian, CDCES Heber Springs AR (870)213-6432 ------------------------------

  • Mary, can we schedule a call? ------------------------------ Lydia Sartain CDCES,LD,RDN Dietitian, CDCES Heber Springs AR (870)213-6432 ------------------------------

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  • Good morning, This may be common knowledge but I am starting my program from scratch with limited resources. How do your teams determine how many sessions a medicare patient is eligible for (ie 10 hours in the first year, 2 per year thereafter)? If ...

  • Posted in: Research

    Hi Mayra As an inpatient CDCES, I think that the issue of Diabetes Distress is prevalent among the population I serve, but I have found limited information about this topic when searching for it in this specific population(i.e. inpatient adults). ...

  • Posted in: Research

    Hi Mayra! Thank you for your service as Chair! I am most excited about ensuring each patient we serve has an accurate diagnosis (T1D, T2D, monogenic diabetes, etc) and bringing accessible education on monogenic diabetes and atypical diabetes to diabetes ...

  • We hope you can join us! ------------------------------ Amanda Stahnke PharmD, BCACP, FADCES UMKC School of Pharmacy Kansas City MO ------------------------------

  • Posted in: Research

    Hi Esther, Thank you so much for sharing. Your study sounds very meaningful. Diabetes distress is such an important and often overlooked aspect of care, especially for inpatient adults who may already be feeling overwhelmed or vulnerable during ...

  • Posted in: Research

    Hi Ally, Thank you so much for sharing this! Accessible diabetes care is an important area, and I completely agree that DSMES has significant potential when tailored to the needs and lived experiences of diverse populations. I love ...

  • Posted in: North Texas LNG

    Is there a resource for free or low cost (less than the max $35/month) insulin for a patient who is experiencing homelessness in Dallas County? ------------------------------ Susan Meeke RD,CDCES,LD Novo Nordisk Ft Worth TX (817)789-7611 --------- ...

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    ADCES Scholarship

    Interest in attending either the PA/DE/WV Annual conference or the ADCES National conference this year and have limited funds? Consider applying for a scholarship to help cover expenses. Deadline for applications is March 13, 2026. Paid registration ...

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    Welcome new members!

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    Welcome New Members! ------------------------------ Janice Baker BC-ADM,CDCES,MBA,RD,RDN MBA RDN CDE CNSC BC-ADM San Diego CA (619)742-0145 ------------------------------

  • We implemented Insulin Instructions last fall. I think we decided who got access – I know providers, nurses, and pharmacists do. For admitted patients, you can only see the Insulin Instructions activity for patients with at least 1 insulin order AND ...

  • Hey folks - please see the previous email for our monthly MT DSMES call tomorrow at noon! It's an update from MannKind on inhaled insulin. Would love to see you there! Cheers, Marci Butcher - MT Diabetes Program

  • Posted in: Advanced Practice

    Great questions! I agree with @Dana Burns that the BC-ADM certification highlights excellence in diabetes scholarship and clinical practice. I also introduce myself using this certification before guest lectures and presentations about diabetes. It ...

  • You are invited to attend an educational dinner program hosted by Tandem Diabetes Care, on Wednesday, March 11th at 6:30PM at Seasons 52 in King of Prussia. The program will be presented by Amy Rich, Senior Manager of Medical Affairs at Tandem ...

  • Please join us for a Valentine's-themed Educator Appreciation Night , created to celebrate the incredible diabetes educators of Philly. Enjoy great food, drinks, bowling, and a few fun opportunities to connect - including a lighthearted chance to "speed ...

  • Posted in: Upper Piedmont LNG

    Greetings, Medtronic will be hosting a dinner meeting on 3/24/26 at 6PM at Rick Erwin's Eastside , 8595 Pelham Rd, Greenville . This will be an informative discussion on the MiniMed 780G system. Open to all healthcare providers ...

  • My understanding was that those instructions were only accessible by the provider and other staff. I would love to use that section (though I've watched it not really work completely) but instead end up writing out insulin instructions in the AVS Instructions ...

  • This question is specifically for Inpatient Epic users. Does your hospital use the "Insulin Instructions" activity? I am being told that it is something that is view-only while the patient is admitted, but is editable when the patient is discharging. ...

  • Project ECHO is working with the NM Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Division to support organizations that have interest in launching an accredited DSMES program. Please reach out to DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu if you are interested ...