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Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Alabama Network! This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state. We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate. Just use the links below to start networking with your peers!

Coordinating Body for 2026

CB Leader – Elizabeth Hur, PhD

    elizabeth.hur@gmail.com      

CB Co-Leader 

        

Corresponding Secretaries – 

Financial Leader / Treasurer /CE Committee / Membership Leader - Baleana Watts-McGilberry, RD, RDN, CDCES

        coachbaleana@gmail.com                                                                                                                        

Technology and Education (Website / Facebook/ CE Committee) / National Advocacy Committee – Dennis Pillion, PhD

      dennispillion2@gmail.com

Grassroots Coordinator / CE Committee / Advocacy Committee Janet Benefield, RDN, CDCES

      jebenefield@gmail.com 

Immediate Past CB Leader - Lisa Smith, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES

      smith1802lb@gmail.com

ADCES National Board Liaison Alefiya Faizullabhoy, MBA, MS, CDCES, RD


                   

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Latest Discussions

  • Rezdiffra: Unlocking the Potential of a Liver-Directed Treatment Event Date : Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Event Time : 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Many of the patients with type 2 diabetes you see every week are also living with ...

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  • You're invited to Alabama CB's Diabetes Education Conference 2026! We have a great line-up of speakers and topics selected by Alabama CB members earlier this year. It will be a great chance to hear the latest from experts and meet each other too. Please ...

  • From Symptoms to Solutions: The Patient Experience with Korlym® (mifepristone) Treatment Event Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Attendees will hear a patient share their personal journey from ...

  • Alabama CB State Conference Friday Oct. 9, 2026 at Hilton Birmingham UAB 7am-5pm. Pending 6.75 CE credits Breakfast, lunch, reception, parking, and CEUs will be provided with registration. Early bird registration $100 for ADCES members. ...

  • Hypercortisolism: Helping Your Patients Find Answers Event Date : Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Event Time : 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Join us for an expert-led discussion on recognizing the clinical clues of hypercortisolism ...

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    Insulin Act

    Hello The Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions will be voting on the Insulin Act this week. Please use ADCES Insulin Act alert in the Legislative Action Center to contact your representatives! https://www.adces.org/about-us/advocacy/legislative-action-center#/26 ...

  • Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems continue to make major advances, with recent published data highlighting improved glycemic stability, reduced burden of diabetes management, and expanding benefits across diverse populations, including adults with ...

  • Clinical Follow-Up & Troubleshooting: Optimizing Outcomes in AID Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET CE Credit: 1.0 This webinar equips clinicians with the strategies and confidence needed to support ...

  • If you'd like to discuss or help with our state conference planning slated for Oct. 9th, 2026, please join us on Tues 5:30pm Central. This is an optional (additional) meeting to our regular bi-monthly meetings. No Continuing Education during this planning ...

  • Hello, please join us for our regular bi-monthly virtual meeting on Tues, July 7th starting at 5pm Central. Register at https://www. adces .org/event/ ALCBJUL26 for the Zoom link, especially if you'd like to receive free 1.0 hr CEU related to ADA Standards ...

  • Hello Alabama DCES colleagues! I'm excited to share that I have the privilege of serving as FACULTY for the American Diabetes Association's upcoming Strengthening Kidney Care: Extended Care Team Training on Thursday, July 9, at the Birmingham Botanical ...

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