OVERVIEW OF THE DIASERV PROGRAM

Effective diabetes care begins with empowering people to confidently manage their health. This health education program is crafted to provide health care professionals with advanced, practical approaches for delivering impactful diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) in accordance with the Standards of Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Rooted in the latest evidence-based practices, our program translates clinical guidelines into actionable strategies, driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and increasing the overall efficiency of diabetes care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe the key components and critical times for DSMES delivery in alignment with the ADA’s Standards of Care.

Demonstrate strategies to integrate DSMES into routine clinical practice, emphasizing the nine core content areas to improve health outcomes, improve quality of life, and reduce health care costs for people living with diabetes.

Integrate key clinical competencies—including clinical management, technical skills, problem solving, culturally competent communication, behavioral goal setting, and monitoring—to deliver effective, person-centered DSMES and support continuous quality improvement in diabetes care.

BENEFITS AND CREDITS

15 CE (CME, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, COP)
Each module: 60-120 minutes to complete

EXPIRATION DATE

October 22, 2027

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MODULES

MODULE 1

Guides participants in applying the National Standards for DSMES to deliver high-quality, person-centered diabetes education.

MODULE 2

Reviews diabetes mechanisms, distinguishes its main types, outlines major metabolic changes and symptoms, and compares type 1 and type 2 progression to aid clinical decisions.

MODULE 3

Covers blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management, reviews devices, teaches data analysis, and supports patient goal setting for improved self-care.

MODULE 4

Explains how healthy eating and exercise help manage diabetes, following current ADA standards. They support blood glucose management, reduce risk of complication and enhance quality of life.

MODULE 5

Highlights medication management as an essential aspect of diabetes management and is crucial for daily care and long-term health.

MODULE 6

Reviews acute and long-term diabetes complications, covering hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), vs. hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)and major vascular issues—with an emphasis on detection, prevention, and treatment.

MODULE 7

Provides research-backed strategies for building healthy habits, focusing on motivational interviewing, problem solving, and stress management skills.

MODULE 8

Covers psychosocial aspects of diabetes care, diabetes screening training, clinical skills, and the 7As model for patient support.

MODULE 9

Focuses on integrating DSMES into clinical practice through facilitation and continuous quality improvement. Participants will identify responsibilities, use team strengths, and address challenges to enhance DSMES support.

CLINICAL REVIEWERS

Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS

The ADA’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, core faculty at the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health, Associate Faculty at the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland

Victoria Bouhairie, MD, DipABLM, DABOM

Medical doctor who is double board certified in endocrinology, metabolism, diabetes, and lifestyle medicine. She also has a special interest in culinary medicine and is on the path to certification.

Founder and CEO Parry’s Wellness and Diabetes Center

Charlotte, NC

FACULTY

Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD, MS

Professor in the Department of Primary Care

Ohio University

Dublin, Ohio

Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/ED, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES 

President

Diabetes Insights LLC

Westbury, New York 

Josh Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES, FADCES, FASCP

Professor at Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The ADA’s 2025 President for Health Care & Education

Washington State University

Spokane, Washington

Joan Bardsley, MBA, RN, CDCES, FAADE

Consultant and Former Assistant Vice President for MedStar Health System Nursing

MedStar Health Research Institute and MedStar Health Corporate Nursing

Columbia, Maryland

Jo-Anne Rizzotto, MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES

Health Care Consultant and Former Director of Diabetes Education and Technologies at the Joslin Diabetes Center

Boston, Massachusetts

Ellie S. Strock, ANP-BC, FAANP, CDES

Consultant, Digital Therapeutics and Diabetes, Adult Nurse Practitioner

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lyndee Knox, PhD

Founding Director
LA Net Community Health Research and Resource Network

Los Angeles, California

FUNDER INFORMATION

The program is supported by an educational grant from DiaServ.

DiaServ is a specialized company providing integrated services for individuals with diabetes and related metabolic disorders such as obesity and endocrine disorders.