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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 2025 

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

         smith1802lb@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 - Mary Davis, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM

      mdavisc6@charter.net

ADCES National Board Liaison – 


                   

**Please continue to scroll down for the latest blog posts from the state and for information regarding your local networking group (LNG) including discussions and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe to your local LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members. For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to the CB Technology Leader here **

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Latest Discussions

  • Erika, Thank you for this opportunity! I will be traveling tomorrow and unable to attend. Please keep us informed of other opportunities. Thanks, Lisa ------------------------------ Lisa Smith, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES ADCES AL CB Chair 2025 ...

  • Hello Morgan, We are excited to hear that you plan on a renaissance with the AL CB! I have found a few articles, which I have attached for your review. I will pass it along as I find more current literature. I will be in touch regarding other matters ...

  • Good morning all! I am looking forward to getting involved with our Alabama Coordinating body again. I have changed my role that will allow be to be more involved! With that, I am looking into bone mineral density impact with GLP therapy. Has ...

  • The iLet Bionic Pancreas Device Training Fully autonomous insulin delivery is changing type 1 diabetes treatment paradigms and expanding the role of the DCES Event Date ...

  • ADCES will host the 2025 virtual Public Policy Forum on June 11-12, 2025. The June 11 training (approx. noon-5 pm ET) will train advocates on key legislation including the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act and the new ...

  • Element Health is growing and has an opening for a Registered Dietitian or Nurse/Diabetes Educator to work within a physician practice in Birmingham, AL. As a vital member of the health care team, this RD will provide diabetes education and medical ...

  • If you're living with TYPE 1 DIABETES or know someone who is, Blue Circle Health can provide you with the support, services and resources you need to help manage this difficult disease – at zero cost to you. We are partnering with BLUE CIRCLE ...

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    DCES of the Year 2025

    Do you know someone who should be nominated for DCES of the Year? The Deadline for nominations is March 3rd. DCES of the Year Award Application ------------------------------ Donna Stevens DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES CRNP UAB ...

  • Feb 4, 2025 from 05:00 to 07:00 (CT) Associated with Alabama Coordinating Body Save the date. The next Alabama CB virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4th. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm with networking ...

  • Greetings, Diabetes Care and Education Specialists don't work for recognition, but many do work worthy of recognition. Now is the opportunity to recognize that work. The 2025 ADCES Awards and Recognition nomination period is open until February 21st, ...

  • Greetings, Diabetes Care and Education Specialists don't work for recognition, but many do work worthy of recognition. Now is the opportunity to recognize that work. The 2025 ADCES Awards and Recognition nomination period is open until February 21st, ...

  • 118th Congress: Looking Back and Looking Ahead The 118th Congress (2023-2024) saw many historic firsts for ADCES' legislative priorities. Join this webinar to hear the recap and get a first look at what the 119th Congress has in store. This webinar ...

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