The ADCES Foundation has awarded $60,000 in grants to innovative projects that are expanding access of diabetes care and education among three underserved populations: deaf and hard of hearing people with diabetes, people with gestational diabetes, and people experiencing food insecurity.

The award recognizes ADCES’ commitment and success in establishing an inclusive and welcoming environment and culture for both its members and staff.

An article authored by ADCES and recently published in Clinical Diabetes, the journal of the American Diabetes Association, calls for healthcare systems to leverage diabetes care and education specialists to improve quality care, improve patient experience, reduce cost of care and improve provider experiences.

Starting March 1, 2022 ADCES CE offerings will include credit from the Association of Social Work Boards.

ADCES has been awarded a $2.5 million grant over three years by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to grow and expand danatech. Through this funding, ADCES will create an open platform available to all healthcare professionals who work with people with diabetes, including those in primary care and pharmacy settings.

Every five years, the National Standards for DSMES are updated. These are the guidelines accredited/recognized programs have to follow to be eligible for Medicare reimbursement. There are many revisions in this latest update, all designed to relieve administrative burden, put the person with diabetes more squarely at the center of the care team, and improve access for all people with diabetes.