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Diabetes Care Conversations
by Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
The official podcast of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Join us as we discuss the latest news in diabetes care, education, advocacy and technology.
Episodes
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Diabetes Care and the Marketplace: What's Ahead
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…
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Breakthrough T1D in Conversation: C-Peptide and Disease-Modifying Therapies
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...
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Health Care Quality Trends: The DCES and Value-Based Care
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...
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Managing Diabetes, Managing Burnout
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...
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Mitigating Daily Burden With the iLet Dosing Decision Software
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...
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Practical Considerations to Help Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Start and Stay on Non-Insulin Injectable Therapies
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…
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Staying Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes While Losing Weight
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...
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Burnout and the DCES, Part 2: Strategies for Resilience
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...
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Burnout and the DCES, Part 1: Navigating Vulnerabilities
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...
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Bridging the Gap in Obesity Care
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…
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Making Sense of Processed Foods
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...
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Loneliness, Isolation, and the Diabetes Care Journey
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...
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GLP-1s: Reshaping the Conversation
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...
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It's Readiness All the Way Down
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…
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ADCES26: Expertise in Action
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...
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AI in Diabetes Care
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...
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Becoming a CDCES
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...
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Disordered Eating: A Hidden Challenge in Diabetes
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...
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Integrating Diabetes Tech into Primary Care
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...
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Prescribing Diabetes Tech in the Real World
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...
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Best of Diabetes Tech 2025
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...
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Simplifying CGM Integration: A Workflow for Every Provider
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…
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Simplifying the Sometimes Challenging Prescribing Process
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...
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Advancing T1D Care: Breakthrough T1D’s Push for Clinical Trial Participation
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...
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Understanding CGMs and Interpreting Data for Beginners
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...
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Supporting the Person with Diabetes who has Diabetes Related Peripheral Neuropathy
Join Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS, and Jodi Lavin Tompkins, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, for an insightful discussion on diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Rothenberg explores the clinical manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic approaches to neuropathy, while highlighting strategies...
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Nutrition Myths and the Power of Whole-Person Diabetes Care
In this episode of The Huddle, Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM, joins Julia Socke, RDN, LDN, CDCES, for an insightful conversation on common nutrition myths and the importance of holistic diabetes care. Drawing on nearly 43 years of experience, Janice shares her evidence-based...
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The Basics of Diabetes Technology for Health Care Professionals
On this episode of Danatech Talks–a special series from The Huddle–Katrina Flaskerud, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES outlines some of the fundamentals of diabetes technology. Katrina provides a foundational overview of all of the devices out there today and how they differ from each other, how to have...
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There’s Something For Everyone at the ADCES Diabetes Tech Conference
Join Dana Moreau and Davida Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM, co-chair of the Diabetes Technology Conference Planning Committee, as they dive into what makes DTC25 the must-attend event for diabetes professionals. Discover how the latest innovations in diabetes technology will be translated into...
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Young Adults and the DCES: a Conversation with the Diabetes Link
Kat Lucas, Hannah Reidel, and Thomas Hallett from the Diabetes Link share the young adult perspective on living with diabetes; including building trust with the DCES, navigating financial issues, alcohol use, and more, and the excitement of traveling and moving to new cities – all while living…
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The Role of CHWs in Diabetes Care and Beyond
Jasmine Gonzalvo, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, FADCES, and Honey Yang Estrada, MPH, CHW, join this episode to discuss the vital role of community health workers (CHWs) in diabetes care. They share strategies for recruiting CHWs, integrating them into interprofessional care teams, and leveraging their…
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Stay Curious: Communication Tips to Address Barriers to Insulin
Jasmine Gonzalvo, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, FADCES, joins this episode to discuss the importance of curiosity, effective communication and cultural sensitivity in diabetes care. She shares her personal approach to exploring barriers to insulin in clients and highlights how motivational interviewing can...
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Simplifying Meal Bolusing with Carb Awareness Skills
Becky Sulik, RDN, LD, CDCES, and Bethany Long, BSN, RN, CDCES, join us to discuss how automated insulin delivery systems (AID), like the Omnipod 5, are transforming diabetes management and making mealtime bolusing easier. Becky and Bethany share insights on the Omnipod 5 AID system, including...
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Deploying the iLet Bionic Pancreas in Primary Care
On this episode of the Huddle, Kelly Postiglione Cook, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDCES, BC-ADM, and Sean Oser, MD, MPH, CDCES have a conversation about the importance of utilizing automated insulin delivery systems, like the iLet bionic pancreas, more widely in primary care. They provide insight into a...
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Providing Diabetes Care in the Field: A Mobile Diabetes Center Experience
On the latest episode of The Huddle, we’re joined by Jay Shubrook, DO, BC-ADM, FACOFP, FAAFP, Anne Lee, MEd, RDN, CDCES, and Clipper Young, PharmD, MPH, as they talk about Touro University’s unique Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC). They explain how the center was formed, the services…
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Staying the Course with Diabetes Treatments: Strategies for Medication Persistence
On this episode of The Huddle, Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES and Debbie Hinnen, APN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAAN discuss the importance of medication persistence, how to talk to clients about starting and staying on diabetes medications, and strategies to help...
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Best of The Huddle: Partners in Health: Walking Together Towards Better Diabetes Outcomes
This week on The Huddle, we're resharing an episode from last summer featuring Kristine Batty, PHD, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES as she discusses her experience both living with Type 1 diabetes and working with people with diabetes as a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She shares...
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Get Ready to Thrive at ADCES25! Your Guide to This Year's Annual Conference
Registration is open now for ADCES25 taking place August 8-11 in Phoenix, AZ! Our conference planning chair Christina Whitehouse, RN, MSN, APRN, ARNP, FADCES, CDCES, shares what to look forward to at this year's conference, and why ADCES' annual conference is the place to be for all diabetes care...
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Highlighting The Value of Diabetes Care & Education in Inpatient Care with Chris Memering
On this episode of The Huddle, Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, talks about the value that diabetes care and education specialists bring to the inpatient care setting. She outlines the importance of continuity of care between the inpatient and outpatient setting, how DCES in inpatient help...
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Best of The Huddle: Getting to the Root of Unconscious Bias with Veronica Brady
This week on The Huddle, we're resharing a discussion with current ADCES President, Veronica Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES. Veronica discussed the concept of unconscious bias, how it shows up in our everyday lives and in working as health care professionals, and how we can practice...
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Embracing the Role of Diabetes Technology in the Primary Care Setting
In the first episode in a multi-part diabetes technology series, Kathryn Evans Kreider DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP, joins The Huddle to discuss integrating diabetes technology into primary care. She talks about the importance of embracing digital technology in primary care and how health care...
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Physical Considerations for Being Active with Type 2 Diabetes
Michael See MS, ACSM-CEP, NBCHWC, CDES joins the Huddle to share his expertise and experiences in bringing physical activity to people with type 2 diabetes who also have physical limitations. He covers topics like how to assess physical limitations, their prevalence in people with type 2…
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Meeting Glycemic and Weight Goals Early in Type 2 Diabetes
Eileen Egan, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES joins The Huddle to share her expertise about the interplay between weight and glycemic management in people with Type 2 diabetes, the importance of meeting glycemic and weight goals early after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, as well as best practices...
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Person-Centered Technology: Embracing the Use of AI in Diabetes Care with Sheetal Shah
On our latest episode of The Huddle, Sheetal Shah, founder of MettaHealth Partners discusses the evolving realm of AI, the role DCESs and other health care professionals can play in embracing and adopting AI technology, and the importance of keeping a human element in the technology. Learn more...
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Getting to the Root of Unconscious Bias with Veronica Brady
During a special episode of The Huddle recorded live at our 2024 annual meeting, we sat down with incoming ADCES President Veronica Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES. Veronica discussed the impact she wants to leave behind as President this coming year, as well as the concept of…
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Timely Initiation of Basal Insulin with Lucia Novak
Lucia Novak MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM joined The Huddle to discuss the role of basal insulin in type 2 diabetes, when to initiate it, and how to have discussions about basal insulin with your clients that make them feel comfortable, informed and empowered. This episode was made possible with support…
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Addressing Fears When Starting Insulin with Susan Guzman
People with diabetes who are newly starting insulin may have concerns and fears, many of which are caused by beliefs about insulin that may not be accurate. Susan Guzman, PhD, joined The Huddle to talk about the potential fears that may come up when someone is starting insulin, and how diabetes...
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Hypercortisolism: Could it be Making T2D Difficult to Manage? With Natalie Bellini
Having elevated cortisol levels can lead to a variety of side effects, and it may impact people with diabetes in a number of ways. Natalie J. Bellini DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES joined The Huddle to talk about hypercortisolism, how it is diagnosed, and its potential effects on type 2 diabetes...
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Understanding the Importance of Comprehensive Foot Exams with Mark Hinkes
Diabetes-related foot conditions like ulcers and amputations can be very serious, but these complications are preventable when comprehensive foot exams are prioritized. Podiatrist Dr. Mark Hinkes joined The Huddle to talk about the importance of foot health and comprehensive foot exams for people...
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Personalizing Care: Addressing Unique Needs of Type 2 Diabetes with Lucille Hughes
On this episode of The Huddle, we're joined by Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/Ed, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, Director of Scientific Communication, Information, and Education at Embecta. Lucille discusses some of the unique care needs to consider when working with people with Type 2 diabetes who take…
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The official podcast of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Join us as we discuss the latest news in diabetes care, education, advocacy and technology.
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