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It is estimated that 98% of adults with type 2 diabetes have one comorbid condition and 89% have at least two comorbidities. Diabetes care and education specialists should understand what complications could affect their clients, when to screen for these issues and their role in referrals. Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP, and Jennifer L. Rosselli, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, recently co-authored new practice guidance from ADCES and break down the role of diabetes care and education specialists by common co-conditions.

Increasing attendance to your prevention program or DSMES services can be challenging, however there are strategies you can utilize to reach at-risk communities in your area. Frances Rizo and Jennifer Marcks from the Community Council of Greater Dallas share how they reached out to Latino and African American communities to increase attendance and build trust.

Learn all that ADCES21 has to offer. ADCES’ 2021 President Kellie Rodriguez and this year’s annual conference program committee chair Barb Kocurek, join us to share the educational highlights and features of this year’s conference. Register early at www.ADCES21.org because the first 2000 paid full conference domestic attendees will have a welcome box mailed to them. Each box will include promotional items to add exciting physical elements to the virtual conference.

Mariellen DeSmit, RN, BSN, CDCES, and Leslie Andrews, RN, BSN, MPA, CDCES, have over twenty years of combined experience in diabetes care and education and have been fine-tuning their recipe for successful support groups over the years. You’re sure to walk away with actionable steps to get started forming a support group and practical tips to develop an engaging and interactive group.

A few years ago, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Maryanne Strobel discharged a person from her hospital who lacked financial options for the insulin and syringes his physician prescribed. Acutely aware of the risk this individual faced for hospital readmission, Maryanne got creative and collaborated with her hospital chaplain to address this gap in care. What followed was an insulin voucher program that offered a bridge to person-centered, cost-effective, and equitable care.