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.

Over the Counter CGM Use in the Primary Care Setting

June 10, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Andrew Welch, DO and Paige Johnson, BSN, RN, CDCES

Moderator: Christopher Jones, MD

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar— Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members on June 10, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Over the Counter CGM Use in the Primary Care Setting. In this webinar the panel will discuss the use of over the counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in primary care. This session will provide a brief overview of available OTC CGMs, describe when and how to use them effectively and identify challenges in interpreting CGM data for individuals without diabetes. The panel will share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and people with diabetes, as well as host a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

Addressing Stigma in Clinical Practice: Strategies for Bias-Free Care

July 8, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Samar Hafida, MD and Kimberly A. Gudzune, MD, MPH, FTOS

Moderator: TBD

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar— Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members on July 8, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Addressing Stigma in Clinical Practice: Strategies for Bias-Free Care. In this webinar, the panel will focus on reducing stigma and bias in clinical care by promoting patient-centered communication, inclusive treatment planning, and using person-first language. Participants will learn practical strategies to create more respectful, inclusive, and effective care environments for individuals with diabetes. The panel will share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and people with diabetes, as well as host a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

Innovative Strategies to Enhance Exercise Engagement

August 12, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Matt Cocks, PhD, FHEA and Katie Hesketh, PhD

Moderator: Sam Scott, PhD

Description: ADA Member Exclusive Webinar—Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members on August 12, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Innovative Strategies to Enhance Exercise Engagement. In this webinar, the panel will explore innovative strategies to enhance exercise participation among individuals with diabetes. Attendees will learn cutting-edge exercise protocols designed to increase engagement and adherence and discuss the role of mobile health technologies and remote client monitoring as practical tools to support and motivate clients in maintaining regular physical activity. The panel will share five actionable tips for supporting professionals and people with diabetes, as well as host a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. 

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

Registration: TBD