Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Webinars

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) hosts monthly webinars on various topics related to diabetes care that feature practical insights and strategies to elevate diabetes management for the people you see. These live webinars will help to contribute to your foundation in diabetes care and will discuss the nuanced topics you are seeking guidance for. Register for the live events to interact with our panel of diabetes experts as they delve into cutting-edge topics and provide you with actionable tips to use in your practice. Continuing education credit is available for participation in select webinars and webcasts.

Become a professional member of the ADA to access member exclusive webinars and webcasts to expand your knowledge, enhance your perspective, and grow your connections through exclusive opportunities and unmatched resources that come only with membership. Join today.

Fear of Hypoglycemia—Is It So Bad?

September 8, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET 

Speakers: Yu Kuei (Alex) Lin, MD and Mark Heyman, PhD, CDCES

Moderator: Susana Patton, PhD, CDCES

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar—Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Fear of Hypoglycemia—Is It So Bad? An expert panel will explore the complex issue of fear of hypoglycemia (FOH) across different types of diabetes and life stages. The session will also highlight five strategies for supporting patients and families through behavioral interventions, diabetes education, and tailored treatment approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of FOH as both a pathological concern and a potential protective factor, and how it impacts diabetes management. The panel will share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and people with diabetes, as well as hosting a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

This session is brought to you by the ADA’s Behavioral Medicine Interest Group. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

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From Data to Decisions: Analyzing Automated Insulin Delivery Reports

September 10, 2025, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Marissa Bowdler, PharmD, BCACP, TTS; Zeb Ijaz Saeed, M.B., B.S.; and Viral Shah, MD

Moderator: Sathya Sridevi Krishnasamy, MD

Description: This webinar is designed to assist clinicians, particularly those in primary care, in interpreting the reports generated by automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. Participants will learn how to identify key report components, interpret analytical techniques, and glean insights into clinical practice using real-world case studies.

Credit: No CE credit offered for this program

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De-Escalate Therapy as a Result of CGM and GLP-1 Impact

October 14, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET 

Speakers: Bhakti Paul, MD and Denise “Dez” Small, PharmD, CDE, BCACP

Moderator: Azita Zaer , PharmD, MS, APh

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar—Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, De-Escalate Therapy as a Result of CGM and GLP-1 Impact. Explore real-world, patient-centered approaches to diabetes care that emphasize safely reducing the medication burden. Drawing on clinical experience and current literature, the speaker will highlight how therapies such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and GLP-1 receptor agonists can support thoughtful de-escalation of treatment. Attendees will gain practical insights they can apply in everyday clinical practice. The panel will share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and individuals with diabetes, followed by a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

This session is brought to you by the ADA’s Diabetes in Primary Care Interest Group. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

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Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet for AID Systems in the Primary Care Setting

November 11, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET 

Speakers: Kailee Gaffny, RN, BSN, CDCES and Kate Haynes, RN, BSN, CDCES, LDE

Moderator: Yaguang Zheng, PhD, RN

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar—Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet for AID Systems in the Primary Care Setting. The panel will explore key strategies for optimizing Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems. The session will cover how to identify modifiable and non-modifiable settings across different AID platforms, troubleshoot common CGM connectivity challenges, and efficiently interpret device downloads using various access platforms. Designed to empower healthcare professionals, the panel will offer five practical tips to enhance support for individuals living with diabetes. Followed by a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

This session is brought to you by the ADA’s Diabetes Technology Interest Group. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

Registration: TBD