For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on ADCES 7 Self-Care Behaviors. 74% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can pass it on to people living with diabetes and your colleagues, plus prepare for exam success!
Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the question yet, you can answer it by clicking here.
When providing Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), which of the following list includes the ADCES 7 Self-Care Behaviors?
- A. Healthy Eating, Being Active, Insulin Adjustment
- B. Monitoring, Problem Solving, Healthy Coping.
- C. Reducing Risks, Being Active, Social Support.
- D. Problem Solving, Reducing Risk, Positive Self-Attitude.
Getting to the Best Answer
Answer A is incorrect. 8% chose this answer, “Healthy Eating, Being Active, Insulin Adjustment.” This answer is so close. The 7 ADCES Self-Care Behaviors include Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Being Active, Taking Medication, Monitoring, Reducing Risk, Problem Solving. Insulin Adjustment is just one component of Taking Medication.
Answer B is correct. 73% of you chose this answer, “Monitoring, Problem Solving, Healthy Coping.” Great JOB! This answer is the best answer. The 7 ADCES Self-Care Behaviors include Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Being Active, Taking Medication, Monitoring, Reducing Risk, Problem Solving. This great info to be familiar with for any upcoming certification exam in your future!
Answer C is incorrect. About 12% of respondents chose this: “Reducing Risks, Being Active, Social Support.” This answer is so close. The 7 ADCES Self-Care Behaviors include Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Being Active, Taking Medication, Monitoring, Reducing Risk, Problem Solving. Social Support falls under the category of Healthy Coping and is not it’s own category.
Finally, Answer D is incorrect. 7% chose this answer, “Problem Solving, Reducing Risk, Positive Self-Attitude.” Another juicy answer. The 7 ADCES Self-Care Behaviors include Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Being Active, Taking Medication, Monitoring, Reducing Risk, Problem Solving. Positive Self-Attitude might fall under the category of Healthy Coping, but is not it’s own category.
We hope you appreciate this week’s rationale! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our Question of the Week and participate in this fun learning activity!
Nurses Week Sale
Save 20% on all Online Courses & Programs
Use Code “Nurse20” during checkout to apply the discount
Sale ends May 12th at 11:59 PM PST
All healthcare professionals are welcome to save!
Take 20% off Online Courses:
- Exam Prep Boot Camps
- Virtual Training Conferences
- CE Course Bundles
- Course Extensions
Click below to save
Set Yourself Up With Certification Success
Get exam-ready with confidence.
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
Full accreditation details are available on the registration page
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam who want to level up their clinical knowledge and skills.
Starting at $449 | Sale Price $359.20
This evidence-based study bundle is a comprehensive BC-ADM Boot Camp designed for advanced-level healthcare professionals preparing for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam and will also provide you with state-of-the-art information to level up your clinical practice.
Starting at $459 | Sale Price $367.20
What's Included?
CDCES Boot Camp
- 30+ expert-led courses from the fundamentals to the ADA standards, to test strategies and exam mastery! Includes Levels 1, 2 and 3.
- 50+ CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited). IN
- 400+ practice questions to test your knowledge and build confidence
- Multiple learning formats: video presentations, audio podcasts, and downloadable handouts
- 1 full year of on-demand access to study at your own pace
BC-ADM Boot Camp
- 30+ expert-led courses covering advanced diabetes management, ADA standards, medication review, insulin calculations and tech topics! Includes advanced levels 2, 3, 4.
- 50+ CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited).
- 400+ practice questions to test your knowledge and build BC-ADM test confidence.
- Multiple learning formats: video presentations, audio podcasts, and downloadable handouts
- 1 full year of on-demand access to study at your own pace
FREE Upcoming Webinars
Enroll Now for our
Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference
Now Available On-Demand
Why Should I Attend?
Join national experts including Dr. Diana Isaacs (Cleveland Clinic), Beverly Thomassian (30+ years of experience), and Christine Craig for high-impact, virtual learning—no travel required.
✔ Learn from National Experts — Anywhere
Get the same expert-level instruction you’d receive in person, delivered live to your home or office.
✔ 1-year Access
- Full session recordings with 1-year access if you can’t attend live
What's Included?
- 19.5 CEs from the 3-day interactive conference + 17+ bonus CEs from 11 on-demand courses. (30+ total CEs are AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- Less than $15 per credit!
- Expert-led sessions: ADA Standards, medications, insulin therapy, behavior change, CGM, medical nutrition therapy
- 1-year access to all recordings that you can watch on your schedule
- Study material for CDCES and BC-ADM exam prep
