Welcome to the Arizona Coordinating Body of ADCES!

We are proud to represent and support diabetes care and education specialists across Arizona. Our network connects members throughout the state, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and community engagement.

We invite you to explore our site, join discussions, and get involved. Use the links below to start connecting with your peers and engaging with your local professional community.

Coordinating Body Leaders (click name to email):

CB Leader: Tina Alexander
Technology Co-Leader: Abby McGrath
Technology Co-Leader: Isabel Canez
Education Leader: Tracie Neitzel
Finance Leader: Monica Diaz
Membership Leader: Julia Deen
State Grassroots Coordinator: Noemi Conaway
Nominating Chair: Saray Vera
Secretary: Jessica Kirk
Events Leader: Jenny Coleman
LNG Leader: Kristen Lorenz

READ MORE ABOUT LEADERSHIP ROLES HERE.

READ MORE ABOUT COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES HERE.

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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(s).

AZ_ADCES_Position_Descriptions.pdf

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Latest Discussions

CHRISTMAS NUTRITION FACTS

By: Mary Ann Hodorowicz , 13 days ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

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Free Webinar - Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem ...

By: Erika Eringis , 29 days ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know? This webinar, sponsored by Abbott, aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks, prevalence, and management of DKA, with a focus on ketone monitoring ...
🚨 FREE Tech Talk Series: Medtronic/MiniMed - 12/2 ...

By: Abigail McGrath , one month ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Join us! December 2 @ 12:00 pm Medtronic/MiniMed: Presented by Clinical Territory Managers Jenny Coleman, MS, RD, CDCES, and Nicole Lloyd, MS, RDN, CDCES along with Saray Vera, RDN, CDCES, Clinical District Manager for Medtronic (MiniMed) Diabetes ...
🚨 FREE Tech Talk Series: Beta Bionics - 11/18 @ ...

By: Abigail McGrath , one month ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

November 18 at 12:00 pm Beta Bionics: Bryan Lee, Territory Business Manager and Laura Veleta, MS, RDN, CSP, CDCES, Clinical Diabetes Specialist for Beta Bionics Register here: bit.ly/3I4CAIY ------------------------------ Abigail McGrath ...
Free Webinar - Removing Known Barriers in Insulin Delivery ...

By: Erika Eringis , one month ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Removing Known Barriers in Insulin Delivery with the CeQur Simplicity 4-day Wearable Insulin Patch In this webinar, learn about some of the challenges people with diabetes have with injecting insulin regularly and how CeQur ...
RE: Discover the Day of the Dead Through the Lens of ...

By: Ann Hornsby , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Amazing information, Lorena! Thank you so much.
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By: Lorena Drago , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

During the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)- November 2, in Mexico, families prepare and share a variety of traditional foods and beverages-both with loved ones and as offerings to honor the deceased. These foods hold deep cultural and symbolic ...
Free Webinar - Introducing the twiist™ AID system

By: Erika Eringis , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Introducing the twiist™ AID system Event Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Don't miss this webinar as we cover: • The innovation behind the twiist™ AID System • Early user experience data ...
🚨 FREE Tech Talk Series: Omnipod - 10/28 @ noon 🚨 ...

By: Abigail McGrath , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

We're excited to continue our "Tech Talk" lunchtime education series for AZ ADCES members! Our next series, Automated Insulin Delivery Systems, begins October 28th at noon. These non-CEU sessions will be held via Zoom and will run approximately ...
Learn How to Engage in State Advocacy - Register below ...

By: Kirsten Robertson , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 State Policy Forum , taking place virtually on Thursday, October 23, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET. The event will focus on how to engage in state advocacy to improve access to care for people living with ...
Free Webinar - Unlocking the Full Potential of Omnipod ...

By: Erika Eringis , 2 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Unlocking the Full Potential of Omnipod 5®: Interactive Case Reviews Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Join Omnipod 5 experts Cari Berget and Julia Blanchette for an engaging and interactive panel ...
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By: Erika Eringis , 3 months ago

Posted in: Arizona Coordinating Body

Life Happens: How the MiniMed™ 780G system mitigates typical challenges to glycemic equilibrium In this webinar sponsored by Medtronic, learn how the MiniMed™ 780G system is helping providers around the world solve these challenges ...