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A 19-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes has an A1C of 9.1% reports difficulty using CGM consistently, frequently cancels appointments, and becomes guarded when clinicians ask about self-management behaviors. During a visit, they mention experiencing significant adversity during childhood and says that healthcare settings often make them feel anxious.
Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Document the history of childhood adversity and prioritize insulin intensification because the A1C remains above target.
B. Acknowledge their concerns, ask what would help them feel more comfortable during visits, and collaborate on one self-care goal.
C. Explore the specific childhood events in greater detail to determine which experiences are contributing to their current diabetes-related behaviors.
D. Refer her to behavioral health services and postpone further diabetes education until the effects of the past trauma have been addressed.
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Understand the link between adverse childhood experiences and diabetes — and learn trauma-informed strategies to foster resilience and improve outcomes.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and a variety of other health consequences in adults. This course reviews how diabetes care and education specialists can provide screening, assessment, and trauma-informed care to individuals who have experienced ACEs and are living with toxic stress. We’ll explore strategies to address ACEs, improve outcomes for individuals and communities, and support self-care with a focus on recognizing and promoting resilience.
There are going to be big changes in 2027 for those thinking about sitting for their Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) Exam.
For now, which of the following statements reflects the current qualifications to take the BC-ADM Exam?
A. Applicants need to document 1000 hours of advanced diabetes management experience to apply.
B. RN, RPh, RDN’s with a master’s degree or higher are eligible for the exam.
C. Applicants need to be involved in academics or research to qualify for the exam.
D. Exercise physiologists and physical therapists are eligible with a special waiver.
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MS is a 27-year-old with type 1 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, a body mass index (BMI) of 38, and A1C of 8.1%. During today’s visit they say, “Every appointment seems to focus on my weight. I’m tired of feeling judged, and I’m starting to avoid coming to clinic.”
Which response by the diabetes health care professional is most consistent with the philosophy of Health at Every Size® (HAES®)?
A. “Stepping on the scale can be scary, but losing even a few pounds will improve all of your health conditions.”
B. “Let’s put the scale aside for today and focus on what matters most to you.”
C. “Weight loss is essential for diabetes management, so let’s review a meal plan that will bring you success.”
D. “Since weight discussions are upsetting, let’s avoid talking about nutrition and physical activity during future visits.”
Weight stigma is a well-documented barrier to effective diabetes care — contributing to poorer glycemic control, disordered eating, and care avoidance. This course provides healthcare providers with actionable strategies to integrate weight-inclusive care into diabetes management, focusing on improving outcomes through respect for body diversity and individual autonomy. By shifting from a weight-focused approach to one aligned with Health at Every Size (HAES®), providers can foster trust, enhance engagement, and support sustainable health behaviors.
Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES, shares evidence-based insights on mitigating weight stigma and applying HAES®-aligned strategies in practice.
Course Topics:
Explore the unexpected link between cancer and diabetes — and master glucose management strategies for people with diabetes undergoing treatment.
Individuals with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase the risk of infection and other complications. Recent research has also identified a significant link between diabetes and cancer. This course uses a case study approach to explore this connection and provide practical strategies for managing steroid-induced hyperglycemia and improving quality of life for people navigating both conditions.
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A 67-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes (A1C 7.2%) is receiving chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer. As part of her treatment, she receives high-dose dexamethasone every morning for 3 days following each chemotherapy cycle. She takes metformin and insulin glargine daily. Her fasting glucose values remain between 95–120 mg/dL, but glucose levels increase to 260–320 mg/dL after lunch and dinner on steroid treatment days.
Which intervention is the most appropriate?
Explore the unexpected link between cancer and diabetes — and master glucose management strategies for people with diabetes undergoing treatment.
Individuals with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase the risk of infection and other complications. Recent research has also identified a significant link between diabetes and cancer. This course uses a case study approach to explore this connection and provide practical strategies for managing steroid-induced hyperglycemia and improving quality of life for people navigating both conditions.
Course Topics:
A 58-year-old man without a history of diabetes is receiving treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor for metastatic melanoma. Four months after beginning therapy, he presents with polyuria, weight loss, nausea, and fatigue.
Laboratory findings include:
Which mechanism most likely explains this sudden hyperglycemia?
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The field of diabetes care is expanding and evolving rapidly. This unique training conference will keep you on the cutting edge plus prepare you for certification exams. It also fulfills the Standards of Care renewal requirement. Join us for two days of intensive education that is fun and inspiring. Add on the optional Day 3 (Engaging the Disengaged), to complete your conference exeperience.
Coach Beverly and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES co-lead an exciting day that brings the ADA and AACE Standards to life. Gain fresh insights, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of the latest in person-centered diabetes care. After attending, you will be empowered to share the latest in diabetes care with your colleagues and the people in your care.
Take your knowledge to the next level with this intensive deep-dive into insulin therapy, dosing and pattern management with Dr. Diana Isaacs. Next, stay for the diabetes tech show-and-tell as Diana demonstrates the specs of the latest pumps and sensors. After lunch, nutrition whiz Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES expertly details the latest in MNT and provides real strategies on translating this content to your clinical practice. You will have a chance to put it all together as Coach Beverly leads you through a series of case studies that integrates content from Day 1 and Day 2.
On Saturday, join this exceptional day-long program led by William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES & Susan Guzman, PhD (Behavioral Diabetes Institute) that reveals psychosocial forces behind diabetes self-management — tools to break through resistance and inspire change.
Read more below
📜 Essentials
Registration
+ Printed Syllabus
$559.00
🌟 Deluxe
Essentials
+ ADA Standards Book
$589.00
🏆 Complete – Best Value!
Deluxe
+ ADCES Review Guide e-Book
$669.00
Transform how you engage patients with diabetes — master behavior change, reduce distress, and overcome medication hesitancy.
Why do so many patients know what they should do — but still struggle to do it?
The answer lies in the psychology of diabetes.
In this transformative full-day course, world-renowned experts William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES, and Susan Guzman, PhD, from the Behavioral Diabetes Institute reveal the hidden psychosocial forces that drive — or derail — diabetes self-management.
You’ll walk away with a completely new toolkit for breaking through patient resistance, dissolving medication hesitancy, and creating clinical encounters that actually inspire change!
SW is a 52-year-old living with type 2 diabetes. Over the past year, A1C increased from 7.1% to 8.2%, and blood pressure during their visit was 146/88 mmHg. They report increased fatigue, daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and waking up several times during the night. SW works rotating night shifts at a manufacturing plant.
Which of the following responses would best align with the 2026 ADA Standards of Care?
Solve common glucose mysteries and optimize time-in-range for people with type 2 diabetes.
Why are glucose levels elevated in the morning? When should insulin be started? What is the next step to get A1c to target? During this course Coach Beverly addresses each of these glucose mysteries and more, using a person-centered approach. She describes a stepwise approach to evaluate glucose patterns and correct common issues encountered by people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
A person with diabetes comes to your clinic and states she lost her spouse 18 months ago. She continues to have prolonged grief, shame, and guilt. She expresses how this is negatively impacting her having diabetes.
What is the best way to respond to increase her self-efficacy within DSMES?
🌟Updated Schedule: ADA Boot Camp, Tech, MNT & More
Live in Beautiful San Diego – Oct 22-23, 2026
Re-Ignite your Passion & Prepare for Diabetes Certification Exams
🎓 Earn 30+ CEs: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
📅
2-Day Conference
Oct 22–23, 2026
⏱️
15.5 Live CEs
+ 17 bonus CEs
🏅
CDCES & BC-ADM
Exam Prep + Renewal
📍
San Diego, CA
1.7 mi from airport
The field of diabetes care is expanding and evolving rapidly. This unique training conference will keep you on the cutting edge plus prepare you for certification exams. It also fulfills the Standards of Care renewal requirement. Join us for two days of intensive education that is fun and inspiring. Add on the optional Day 3 (Engaging the Disengaged), to complete your conference exeperience.
Coach Beverly and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES co-lead an exciting day that brings the ADA and AACE Standards to life. Gain fresh insights, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of the latest in person-centered diabetes care. After attending, you will be empowered to share the latest in diabetes care with your colleagues and the people in your care.
Take your knowledge to the next level with this intensive deep-dive into insulin therapy, dosing and pattern management with Dr. Diana Isaacs. Next, stay for the diabetes tech show-and-tell as Diana demonstrates the specs of the latest pumps and sensors. After lunch, nutrition whiz Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES expertly details the latest in MNT and provides real strategies on translating this content to your clinical practice. You will have a chance to put it all together as Coach Beverly leads you through a series of case studies that integrates content from Day 1 and Day 2.
On Saturday, join this exceptional day-long program led by William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES & Susan Guzman, PhD (Behavioral Diabetes Institute) that reveals psychosocial forces behind diabetes self-management — tools to break through resistance and inspire change.
Read more below
📜 Essentials
Registration
+ Printed Syllabus
$559.00
🌟 Deluxe
Essentials
+ ADA Standards Book
$589.00
🏆 Complete – Best Value!
Deluxe
+ ADCES Review Guide e-Book
$669.00
Transform how you engage patients with diabetes — master behavior change, reduce distress, and overcome medication hesitancy.
Why do so many patients know what they should do — but still struggle to do it?
The answer lies in the psychology of diabetes.
In this transformative full-day course, world-renowned experts William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES, and Susan Guzman, PhD, from the Behavioral Diabetes Institute reveal the hidden psychosocial forces that drive — or derail — diabetes self-management.
You’ll walk away with a completely new toolkit for breaking through patient resistance, dissolving medication hesitancy, and creating clinical encounters that actually inspire change!
A 42-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presents for follow-up. She reports trying to lose weight by “cutting carbs,” but admits she often skips meals during the day and overeats at night. Current medications include metformin and basal insulin. CGM data shows fasting glucose values within target range, but frequent post-dinner glucose excursions above 240 mg/dL. She asks whether she should continue avoiding carbohydrates altogether.
🌟Updated Schedule: ADA Boot Camp, Tech, MNT & More
Live in Beautiful San Diego – Oct 22-23, 2026
Re-Ignite your Passion & Prepare for Diabetes Certification Exams
🎓 Earn 30+ CEs: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
📅
2-Day Conference
Oct 22–23, 2026
⏱️
15.5 Live CEs
+ 17 bonus CEs
🏅
CDCES & BC-ADM
Exam Prep + Renewal
📍
San Diego, CA
1.7 mi from airport
The field of diabetes care is expanding and evolving rapidly. This unique training conference will keep you on the cutting edge plus prepare you for certification exams. It also fulfills the Standards of Care renewal requirement. Join us for two days of intensive education that is fun and inspiring. Add on the optional Day 3 (Engaging the Disengaged), to complete your conference exeperience.
Coach Beverly and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES co-lead an exciting day that brings the ADA and AACE Standards to life. Gain fresh insights, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of the latest in person-centered diabetes care. After attending, you will be empowered to share the latest in diabetes care with your colleagues and the people in your care.
Take your knowledge to the next level with this intensive deep-dive into insulin therapy, dosing and pattern management with Dr. Diana Isaacs. Next, stay for the diabetes tech show-and-tell as Diana demonstrates the specs of the latest pumps and sensors. After lunch, nutrition whiz Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES expertly details the latest in MNT and provides real strategies on translating this content to your clinical practice. You will have a chance to put it all together as Coach Beverly leads you through a series of case studies that integrates content from Day 1 and Day 2.
On Saturday, join this exceptional day-long program led by William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES & Susan Guzman, PhD (Behavioral Diabetes Institute) that reveals psychosocial forces behind diabetes self-management — tools to break through resistance and inspire change.
Read more below
📜 Essentials
Registration
+ Printed Syllabus
$559.00
🌟 Deluxe
Essentials
+ ADA Standards Book
$589.00
🏆 Complete – Best Value!
Deluxe
+ ADCES Review Guide e-Book
$669.00
Transform how you engage patients with diabetes — master behavior change, reduce distress, and overcome medication hesitancy.
Why do so many patients know what they should do — but still struggle to do it?
The answer lies in the psychology of diabetes.
In this transformative full-day course, world-renowned experts William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES, and Susan Guzman, PhD, from the Behavioral Diabetes Institute reveal the hidden psychosocial forces that drive — or derail — diabetes self-management.
You’ll walk away with a completely new toolkit for breaking through patient resistance, dissolving medication hesitancy, and creating clinical encounters that actually inspire change!