ADCES26: Advancing Equitable Care for Diverse Individuals and Populations Living with Diabetes
Jun 2, 2026, 09:00 AM
In this post, ADCES26 Planning Committee Member Terry Compton, APRN, MS, CDCES, highlights one of the conference's educational learning tracks.
As diabetes care and education specialists, we find that diabetes falls disproportionately on marginalized and underserved populations. Differences in outcomes are driven by social, economic, and cultural factors that shape access to care. Individuals with low income, older adults, people who live in rural communities, those with disabilities, and limited English proficiency are just examples of those who are more likely to experience delayed diagnoses and higher rates of complications.
Understanding equitable care means moving beyond what is considered standardized care and involving the person living with diabetes in the decision-making process. There are many challenges to address in this process to expand access to care and to build trust through relationships.
ADCES26 will be offering a variety of sessions that will explore inequities in diabetes care, how to expand access through technology and innovation, discuss building trust through consistent, respectful care, and developing a work force that is diverse and patient centered. The conference will also provide the resources to network with like colleagues to find innovative ways to discuss models of care to attack inequities that are connected to social determinants of health.
I look forward to meeting others for meaningful discussions—and to making commitments that drive change across health care systems, however care is delivered.
Learn more about ADCES26 and register today.