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for the ADCES Minnesota Network

Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Minnesota 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!

We encourage you to look around, read our latest news and check out our calendar. If you are a member of ADCES you may join in statewide discussions, respond to news articles, view our document library and connect with local networking groups from the list below.

Coordinating Body Leaders

CB Chair: Brooke Hyman

National AADE Liaison: Dawn Noe

CB Team Leaders:

Megan Mattson - Membership & Communication Lead
Erin DaRosa - State Grass Roots Leader
Suellen Hanson - Membership Leader (and Events Committee Member)
Elizabeth Johnson- Education Committee Co-Leader
Julie Sandlin- Education Committee Co- Leader
Tara Ettestad- Treasurer, Secretary Co-Lead
Tara Segedi- Secretary Co-Lead
Laura Russell-Event Logistics Lead
Ashley Krogfus- Marketing Lead
Deanna Duret - Networking Lead
Kris Westin - Technology and Events Committee Member
Allison Nimlos- Member at large
Laura Grams- Member at large

**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.

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Latest Discussions

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

By: Erika Eringis , 6 days ago

Posted in: Minnesota 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 ...
Minnesota Department of Health USDA MyPlate Resour ...

By: ASHLEY KROGFUS , 19 days ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

myMeal is a culturally informed patient education tool inspired by the USDA MyPlate model but tailored through direct community feedback. It helps patients visualize balanced, healthful eating in a way that reflects their cultural food preferences and ...
Opporunity to Present at ADCES 2026!

By: ASHLEY KROGFUS , one month ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

Minnesota is home to incredible talent and outstanding care from our Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (DCES)! Let's showcase that excellence on a national stage: Are you interested in presenting at ADCES26 next summer in Cleveland, ...
Free Webinar - Removing Known Barriers in Insulin Delivery ...

By: Erika Eringis , one month ago

Posted in: Minnesota 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 ...
Free Webinar - Introducing the twiist™ AID system

By: Erika Eringis , one month ago

Posted in: Minnesota 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 Webinar - Unlocking the Full Potential of Omnipod ...

By: Erika Eringis , 2 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota 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 ...
FREE virtual lunch & learns - eating disorders and ...

By: ASHLEY KROGFUS , 2 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

Getting the word out about a great education opportunity! Details below. Our team at Melrose Center, which specializes in the treatment of co-occurring diabetes and eating disorders, is hosting a virtual lunch-and-learn this fall: "Beyond ...
Free Webinar - Life Happens: How the MiniMed™ 780G ...

By: Erika Eringis , 2 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota 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 ...
Join our LinkedIn Page

By: Erin Darosa , 2 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

linkedin.com/in/mn-adces-minnesota-5b54ab383 Join the MNADCES LinkedIn Page! We'd love to connect:) ------------------------------ Erin L DaRosa MBA,RDN,LD,CDCES Senior Manager Of Diabetes Education HealthPartners /International Diabetes Center ...
Save the Date - October 22 Education Opportunity

By: ASHLEY KROGFUS , 2 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

See below for details on an education opportunity!! Please join ADCES MN for Crisis Intervention: The Need for Sleep . Presented by Melanie Teslik. Melanie has her masters in nursing and is a CDCES who practices at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Diabetes ...
Save the Date: State Policy Forum 2025- Oct 23, 2025 ...

By: Erin Darosa , 3 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

Save the date 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 diabetes. ...
Who wants to be on the MN ADCES Board??

By: Erin Darosa , 5 months ago

Posted in: Minnesota Coordinating Body

🌞 Summer is Here - and So Is Planning Season! 🌼 We're thrilled to share that the 2024–2025 continuing education offerings were a huge success - with strong attendance and incredible feedback from participants. Your enthusiasm and engagement ...