The 2021 Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) Virtual Conference

 2021-08-16

Every summer, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ (ADCES) holds their annual conference where original research is presented, important topics in diabetes care are discussed and the organization recognizes excellence in diabetes care and education.

For the second year in a row, the conference was virtual as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking place online from Thursday, August 12 to Sunday, August 15. For a full schedule of events from the conference, click here. Registered attendees have access to the sessions until November 8th.

The virtual event will include 50+ sessions on topics surrounding diabetes care and education, including:

  • Patient-Inclusive Care, including disparities and racial equity
  • Clinical integration
  • Technology
  • Behavioral health

Check out our articles from the ADCES conference below!

How Smartpen Devices Help People with Type 2 Diabetes


Insulin pumps aren't the only option for people with T2D to improve their care. Smartpens are a new way to learn how well your insulin regimen is working.MORE

How a Mindset Shift Can Improve Diabetes Self-Care


Your relationship with diabetes self-care will change over time. Dr. Mark Heyman discusses how a mindset shift can improve your self-care.MORE

Using Facebook to Improve Diabetes Management


Experts discuss using Facebook to connect with others, share resources, and your experiences can be a helpful tool in managing diabetes. MORE

The Danger of Perfectionism in Diabetes Management


Trying to aim for perfect glucose numbers may be doing you more harm than good. Read about the danger of perfectionism in diabetes. MORE

Evidence-Based Responses to Type 2 Diabetes Reversal


Megan Muñoz discusses major studies about T2D reversal, learning how to read the data and if studies like this offer longterm solutions.MORE

 

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