Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

**What ADCES is All About** We are ADCES®, an interdisciplinary membership organization dedicated to improving diabetes and prediabetes care. With more than 12,000 members, we have a national network of diabetes care and education specialists and other health professionals working within hospitals, health centers, pharmacies, community-based organizations and other care settings to reduce complications and optimize outcomes for people with diabetes. Our person-centered, team-based and technology-informed approach improves access to care, enhances quality of care, reduces diabetes-related complications and builds the capacity of the diabetes workforce to provide evidence-based care and services in every community. ****Our Mission**** Empower diabetes care and education specialists to expand the horizons of innovative education, management and support. **Our Vision** Optimal health and quality of life for persons with, affected by or at risk for diabetes and chronic conditions. **Our Values** **Leadership** – ADCES leads through education, advocacy, resources and support to cultivate confidence, whereby our members can foster a person-centered world where thriving is a way of life. **Excellence** – ADCES strives for the highest quality service, products and resources to meet our members’ needs. **Collaboration** – ADCES embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives and promotes partnerships to increase accessibility of diabetes care and education. We are better together.