Diabetes Care Conversations

ADCES Resources ADCES danatech Diabetes Technology Affordability Program Finder Georgetown CHIR & Families USA Preparing for Marketplace Open Enrollment for People with Diabetes: What to Expect Filling in Gaps and Avoiding Insufficient Coverage Options for People with Diabetes Resources for People with Insulin-Requiring Diabetes Navigating Marketplace Open Enrollment Additional Resources Ameri...

Video: Why C-Peptide Matters in Type 1 Diabetes Care   Medical Affairs - Breakthrough T1D Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hoste...

Health care quality reporting is evolving, and diabetes care and education specialists have an important role to play. In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations , host Davida Kruger talks with Marie Frazzitta, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CDCES, MBA, about the shift toward value-based care and digital quality reporting and what these changes mean for diabetes care.  Learn how emerging qua...

Additional Resources Dr. Long's ADCES26 Presentation, "Behavioral Health in Diabetes: Tackling Burnout, Depression, and Anxiety" Toolkit for Diabetes Educators regarding the LIFT strategy Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Convers...

The article referenced in this episode, “Clinical Approaches to Managing Glycemia with the iLet Dosing Decision Software,” can be found here. Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Produc...

In this episode of The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN, shares practical strategies for helping people with type 2 diabetes start and stay on non-insulin injectable therapies. From addressing concerns about injections and setting realistic expectations to navigating storage and potential side effects, this conversation offers actionable gu...

In this episode of The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Amy Hess Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE, joins us to discuss how diabetes care and education specialists can help people with type 2 diabetes stay healthy while losing weight. Tune in for practical insights on navigating changes in appetite and food intake, supporting good nutrition, and incorporating physical activity thr...

In the second installment of this two-part episode, Dr. Mary de Groot shares practical strategies for recognizing and preventing burnout among diabetes care professionals. Learn how to identify early warning signs, practice regular self-assessment, and foster open workplace conversations. The episode also explores how healthcare organizations can support healthier environments and promote long-ter...

Visit ADCES.org for more resources on all things DCES, and join us next time for part 2 of this episode! Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions....

Additional Resources:  ADCES Legislative Action Center OCAN Website OCAN Patient Roadmap   OCAN Advocacy Efforts Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Website CMS GLP-1 Bridge FAQ CMS Eligibility website ADCES 2024 State Policy Forum Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of...

Additional Resources:  Hess J, Comeau M, Casperson S ..., Dietary Guidelines Meet NOVA: Developing a Menu for A Healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foods , The Journal of Nutrition, 2023; 153, 2472-2481 Latulippe, Marie E. MS, MBA, RDN; Hultin, Ginger DCN, RDN. Highly Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods and Health: Balancing Evidence and Everyday Eating . Nutrition Today 61(3):p 115-121,...

Loneliness and Social Isolation: What is Our Roles as CDCESs?, Megan Muñoz, RN, MSN, CDCES, ADCES In Practice, 2026 Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastp...

GLP-1 receptor agonists are reshaping diabetes and obesity care, raising important questions about patient selection, side effect management, long-term outcomes, access, and the evolving role of diabetes care and education specialists (DCESs). In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, host Paola Acevedo, PharmD, CDCES, speaks with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, about what DCESs need to...

Why do some diabetes programs thrive while others never get off the ground? In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, Angela Forfia speaks with Dr. Linda Stanley about the Community Readiness Model and how organizations, teams, and communities move through stages of change. From “go slow, to go fast” to building sustainable programs beyond a single champion, this conversation offers practica...

Christie Schumacher, Program Chair for ADCES26, highlights what the conference has to offer as a dynamic, must-attend event that blends high-quality education, innovation, and meaningful connection for diabetes care professionals. With energizing keynote speakers, diverse sessions for all experience levels, and hot topics like AI in healthcare, automated insulin delivery, and emerging therapies, t...

Resources and References Action Steps to Build AI Acumen Handout Deep Medicine, Dr. Eric Topol Arcadia. The Art of AI. Blending Innovation with Know-How in Healthcare, October 2025. Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join . The Diabetes Care Conversations...

This episode of Diabetes Care Conversations explores the professional journeys of two certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), Mayra Cantazaro, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Liseli Mulala, RPh, MPH, PhD, CDCES, BCMTMS. The conversation illuminates how careers in diabetes care are often shaped by deeply personal experiences, mentorship, and unexpected opportunities rather than a...

Additional Resources Disordered Eating & Diabetes Fact Sheet PSAD Special Issue Paper - 25 Years of psychological research investigating disordered eating in people with diabetes: what have we learnt? - Diabetic Medicine Eating Disorders and Metabolic Diseases - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in psychiatric disorders: an umbrella rev...

Explore the latest in diabetes technology as well as trainings and resources on danatech: danatech l Diabetes Technology Education for Healthcare Professionals Listen to the first episode of our danatech Talks diabetes technology series. Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of member...

On this episode of danatech Talks, a special series from The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Dana Moreau is joined by Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, to explore the real-world challenges of prescribing diabetes technology. Amy shares practical strategies for navigating coverage pathways, documentation requirements, denials, and affordability, while offering workflow tips to...

In this episode of danatech Talks, a series of The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Dana Moreau and her guests Dr. Jay Shubrook and Dr. Clipper Young look back at how diabetes technology evolved in 2025, focusing less on new gadgets and more on better integration, usability, and real-world impact. They discuss expanded use of CGM and automated insulin delivery, the practical role...

In this episode of The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team, Jami Klein RN, CDCES, Senior Manager of Clinical Education at Dexcom, joins Davida Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Henry Ford Health System, for a practical conversation on integrating continuous glucose monitoring into primary care. Together, they explore Dexcom’s CGM clinic workflow toolkit, hi...

On this episode of Danatech Talks–a special series from The Huddle– Paola Acevedo, PharmD, CDCES, walks through how to simplify the process of prescribing diabetes technology. Paola discusses common pain points both clients and prescribers may face related to documentation, coverage and affordability, and accessibility. She also shares practical strategies, systems and workflows providers and prac...

In this episode of Dana Tech Talks, Dana Moreau speaks with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Breakthrough T1D, about the critical role clinical trials play in advancing type 1 diabetes care. They explore emerging therapies, growing screening efforts, and practical tools that help clinicians connect patients to research opportunities. Together, they highlight how bui...

Kristine Batty, PHD, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES joins this episode of Danatech Talks–a special series from The Huddle– to provide a high-level overview on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Kristine touches on the basics of how CGMs work, what CGM devices are out there today, what the different devices measure, and how CGM technology impacts clinical decision making.  This episode was supported...