Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Webinars

The American Diabetes Association 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.

Insights from the SELECT Trial: Impact on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity Management

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET. 

Speaker: Ildiko Lingvay,  MD, MPH, MSCS

Moderator: Roberto I Mota Alvidrez, MD, MS, FAHA

In this 1-hour live event, hear from Dr. Ildiko Lingvay, who will provide an in-depth discussion on the SELECT trial. This landmark study examines the cardiovascular outcomes of obesity management interventions. Dr. Lingvay will explore the trial’s design, key findings, and its potential to reshape clinical approaches for patients with obesity and heightened cardiovascular risk. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these results could influence future research and treatment strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of this pivotal trial and its implications for clinical practice.

Can't attend live? Register for the webinar and you will receive the recording in your inbox a few days after the event. This is available exclusively to ADA members.

Credit: No CE credits provided for this course

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Perioperative care of patients using wearable diabetes devices: Tools and strategies for safe utilization

Thursday, October 15, 2024, 5:00–6:00 p.m. ET

Speakers:  Troy S. Wildes, MD, Irl Hirsch, MD, and Janet McGill, MD

Moderator: Paulina Cruz Bravo, MD 

In this webinar, join ADA members for a roundtable discussion on the use of CGM, standalone insulin pumps and AID systems in the perioperative period. The panel will discuss a practical approach to determine when and how these systems should be continued. They will review strategies that can be implemented at an institutional level to safely continue these devices and provide guidance on alternative insulin options when the devices are not suitable for continuation. Don’t want to miss this opportunity to talk with these experts in this member-exclusive opportunity.

Credit: No CE credits provided for this course

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Obesity Care and Weight Management Patient Engagement Training

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. ET. 

 Speakers: Joe Nadglowski, Tracy L. Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN and Ryan Tweet, PsyD

Moderator: Samar Hafida, MD

Weight stigma and bias towards individuals with obesity impacts health care delivery. Obesity Care and Weight Management Patient Engagement Training from the American Diabetes Association® aims to educate health care teams on appropriate ways to reduce stigma and bias to improve health outcomes for people with obesity. Join us for this virtual training session where you will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of weight stigma on people with obesity and learn how to improve communications through strengths-based, person-centered language.

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Strategies for Using Automated Insulin Delivery Devices in Your Practice

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Sean Oser, MD, MPH; Jennifer Sherr, MD, PhD; and Jennie Votta DNP, FNP-BC

Moderator: Joseph Aloi, MD

Description: In this webinar, diabetes care team members working in various care settings will review the various types of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems on the market and share their experiences on effectively using AID devices with their patients. This webinar will focus on describing and discussing successful strategies to optimize AID use and effective clinical workflows.

Credit: No CE credits provided for this course

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Optimizing AID Systems: Case-Based Strategies for Individualization

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET.

Speakers: Eden Miller DO, ABOM-Diplomat  and Eric L. Johnson, MD

Moderator: Paige Johnson, BSN, RN, CDCES  

Description: Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members for a live, one-hour panel discussion webinar, Optimizing AID Systems: Case-Based Strategies for Individualization. In this ADA webinar, the panel will give participants case-based examples of all the AID systems and what they bring to the world of pump therapy. Speakers will share pearls of practice to match the right patient with the right device- how to create a recipe for success. 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.   

The session is a part of the Hands On: Tips to Improve Diabetes Care webinar series available exclusively to ADA professional members and presented by the ADA’s Behavioral Medicine & Psychology, Diabetes in Primary Care, Exercise Physiology, and Diabetes Technology Interest Groups—supported by funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.  

Credit: 1 CE credit (Member Exclusive)

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