Interested in BC-ADM, But Not Sure Where to Start?
This Webinar and Resource Page is for YOU!
The BC-ADM credential recognizes your specialized skills and commitment to elevating diabetes care. If you are ready to attain this prestigious certification, we have a clear study pathway designed for your success.
You qualify to become a candidate if you meet these two requirements:
- Degree & License: Hold a master’s degree and a current license as an RN, RD, RPh, PA, NP, or MD/DO.
- Experience: Have completed 500 hours of advanced diabetes clinical practice.
Join Coach Beverly for a FREE, information-packed webinar to map out your journey.
What You Will Learn:
- Exam Blueprint: Understand the exact breadth and depth of knowledge required.
- Practice Scope: Explore the standards of advanced diabetes management.
- Success Roadmap: Get actionable study strategies and test-taking tips.
This free webinar is designed specifically for clinicians who are seeking absolute clarity on eligibility rules, the exam format and for proven study strategies. Click the button to the left to register today.
Steps to Become Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management
Step 1: Sign Up For Our Free BC-ADM Webinar & More
In addition to our Preparing to Take the BC-ADM webinar, we offer other free webinar courses created and led by Coach Bev (scroll down to enroll). Explore important topics emphasized in the BC-ADM Exam & explore proven exam success strategies.
Step 2: Review the Qualifications to Achieve Your BC-ADM
Download the BC-ADM Handbook and BC-ADM Exam Outline. This info, published by the CBDCE, includes instructions on how to apply, study resources, exam content and the application.
Step 3: Review Our 10 Steps to Succeed Page
Coach Beverly has developed a comprehensive 10-Step Study Path and curated Material List designed to set you up for success. Built on 25 years of coaching experience and invaluable student feedback, these resources will help you prepare for the exam, earn continuing education credits, strengthen your expertise, and build confidence as a diabetes educator—and beyond.
Step 4: Increase Your Knowledge
Attend our Live & Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Course to gain critical information and clinical pearls you can immediately apply in your practice. You can also expand your knowledge by enrolling in our Online University courses. If you're unable to attend a live seminar, explore our convenient course bundles—your registration includes guaranteed access to the recorded webinar so you can learn on your schedule.
We have a wealth of CE & Free Programs and study tools to help you succeed!
FREE Webinars to Fill In Knowledge Gaps
Step 5: Review Articles to Prepare for BC-ADM Exam
Coach Beverly's Diabetes Cheat Sheets
Our Diabetes Cheat Sheet page delivers concise, practical tools to support your clinical practice and exam preparation. Updated annually in line with the latest ADA Standards of Care and current evidence, it includes clinical references, medication and exam study sheets, pocket cards, diabetes technology resources, nutrition guidance, person-centered coaching tools, patient teaching handouts, and curated diabetes apps—all organized for quick, easy use.
ADA Standards of Care 2026
This yearly publication by the American Diabetes Association outlines the national goals of care based on the latest research for diabetes management. This is one of the most important guidelines to read as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus 2026
One-page cheat sheet that summarizes screening, risk status, and diagnostic criteria for diabetes. Great for your office and as a study tool.
Med Cheat Sheets | Cholesterol and Hypertension Medications 2026
These summary sheets are helpful for your clinical practice and preparing for certification exams. For exam success, be familiar with the general concepts, (side effects and precautions) of these medications.
Landmark Studies & AACE Guidelines
A short cheat sheets that highlights the major diabetes trials and the significant findings.
Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment in 2026
This ADA/EASD hyperglycemia road map details strategies to improve glucose management for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Section 9 of Standards of Care, 2026.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Consensus Statement – 2026 Update
This link provides the complete executive and slide set summary by an American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology Consensus Panel on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. If you are taking the CDCES or BC-ADM exam, we encourage students to be familiar with the slide content that reviews diabetes management.
2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. An important document to review for those providing Diabetes Self-Management Education or those considering taking the certification exam.
ADCES 7™ Self-Care Behaviors
A must-read for anyone entering the field of Diabetes or as a reference for those already in the field. These 7 Self-Care Behaviors™ provide a framework for patient-centered diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T) and care.
What We Say Matters Resource Page
Language is powerful and can have a strong impact on perceptions as well as behavior. This mini webinar and article provide recommendations for the language used by health care professionals and others when discussing diabetes through spoken or written words whether directed to people with diabetes, colleagues, or the general public, as well as research questions related to language and diabetes.
Carb Counting Made Easy
We get a lot of questions from our community about how the Diabetes Exchange List and Carb Counting Resources. Yes, you still need to know that milk has 12gms of carb per serving using the exchange list for your certification exams! Now you can now access these Carb Cheat Sheets plus some plant based nutrition resources on one easy page.
Diabetes Exchange List
The Exchange Lists are the basis of a meal planning system designed by a committee of the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Instructor
"With the BC-ADM certification, my peers can trust my specialized skills in navigating complex diabetes cases and related health conditions."
Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician, and Innovator, Beverly specializes in advanced diabetes management as an educator and clinician providing care at a local Indian Health Services Clinic. She earned her BC-ADM 20 years ago and is the founder of Diabetes Education Services. Beverly is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care and improving the lives of those with diabetes.
