Perspectives on Diabetes Care

The daily demands of diabetes can take an emotional toll. In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, Dr. Tracey Long explores how diabetes burnout and distress can affect people with diabetes and shares practical ways diabetes care and education specialists can recognize the signs, reduce the burden and provide meaningful support.

Diabetes Care Conversations Irl Hirsch, MD, MACP, and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, authors of the recent publication, “Clinical Approaches to Managing Glycemia with the iLet Dosing Decision Software,” discuss the iLet Bionic Pancreas and its adaptive technology. They explore how the iLet shifts diabetes management away from pump setting adjustments toward behavioral education and support.

This is the official blog of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists where we share recent research and professional opinions on diabetes care and education. Current & Past ADCES Blog Articles ADCES Fellows Spotlight: Clipper F. Young on Finding His Place in the Field Aug 24, 2026, 11:26 AM For Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES, BCGP, APP, FADCES, diabetes has been part of his life since childhood.

Event Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Please Note: All times are Eastern. This webinar will begin at 1:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Central / 11:00 am Mountain / 10:00 am Pacific. Description Attendees will hear a patient share their personal journey from diagnosis to treatment with Korlym®, alongside expert clinician perspectives on relevant and emerging data.

COLUMBUS, OH, and CHICAGO, IL — The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) is pleased to announce that Rachel Stahl Salzman, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, has been selected as the recipient of the 2027 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award, sponsored by Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Salzman is a Lecturer in Medicine and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) Lead at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.

CHICAGO, IL - The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) announced its newly elected officials this morning at the association’s 2026 annual meeting in Columbus. The newly elected members will begin their term of service on January 1, 2027. Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, has been chosen as the 2027 president-elect.

COLUMBUS, OH - A group of diabetes care specialists were recognized at the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists’ (ADCES®) 2026 Annual Conference for their achievements in diabetes care and their dedication to the association. The following awardees were honored: The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding contributions and service to ADCES and honors individuals who exemplify the proud history of diabetes care and education while serving as extraordinary role models.

Event Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Please Note: All times are Eastern. This webinar will begin at 1:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Central / 11:00 am Mountain / 10:00 am Pacific. Description Many of the patients with type 2 diabetes you see every week are also living with MASH, and for those with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis there is now an FDA approved treatment option.

This is the official blog of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists where we share recent research and professional opinions on diabetes care and education.

Learn how to recognize your impact and shift from doing the work to owning it. When you confidently communicate your value and connect it to outcomes, you strengthen your voice and position yourself as essential. Sign in for resources This module introduces the concept of an “Impact Bank,” a simple way to track wins using Situation, Action, Result and “So What.” Connect your work to outcomes, strengthen your voice, and advance your career.