Healthcare professionals are invited to join Northwest AHEC's 28th Annual Diabetes Management Conference, a comprehensive educational event designed to provide current best practices in diabetes care and management.
As diabetes treatment continues to evolve, staying current on clinical advances, technology, communication strategies, and patient-centered care is essential. This year's conference will offer practical, evidence-based education that healthcare professionals can immediately apply in their practice.
November 13, 2026 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
The Conference Center at GTCC
7908 Leabourne Rd
Colfax, NC, 27235
One of the conference highlights is the opportunity to customize your learning experience through engaging breakout sessions tailored to a variety of disciplines and interests.
Morning Breakout Sessions
Troubleshooting Continuous Glucose Monitors: Heather Venoy, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Learn practical approaches to common CGM challenges and gain confidence supporting patients who use diabetes technology. This session is particularly valuable for nurses, CMAs, school nurses, clinic staff, and providers who are newer to diabetes technology.
The Future of Incretin Therapies: Balancing Today's Management with Tomorrow's Pipeline: Julie Pruitt, PharmD
Explore the rapidly evolving world of incretin therapies, including current treatment considerations and emerging developments that are shaping the future of diabetes care.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Words That Move Care Forward: Building Trust Across Visits, Messages, and Systems in Diabetes Care: Carrie Keyes, MMS, PA-C
Discover practical communication techniques that help build trust, improve patient engagement, and strengthen diabetes care across healthcare settings.
Understanding Ketones and DKA – Pathophysiology of Insulin Deficiency: Courtney Edwards, PA-C
Gain a deeper understanding of ketones, diabetic ketoacidosis, and the effects of insulin deficiency to improve clinical decision-making and patient education.
While all breakout sessions are open to conference attendees, recommended audiences have been identified to help participants select the sessions most relevant to their professional roles and learning goals.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced diabetes care professionals, explore emerging trends, and enhance your ability to provide high-quality patient care.
Registration is now open.
🔗 Register today: https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/78170/28th-annual-diabetes-management-conference
Available Credits:
- 0 AAFP Prescribed Hours
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending - 0.6 CEUs from Northwest AHEC
- 6 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
- 6 CPEUs Hours
The CPE activity application for 28th Annual Diabetes Management Conference is pending CDR review and approval for 6.0 CPEUs. - 6.0 ACPE Credit Hours
- 6.0 Nursing Contact Hours
Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Session Fees:
- $150.00 - Early Bird Registration Fee (Be sure to select the morning and afternoon breakout session you plan to attend.)
- $150.00 - Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Employees - PHARMACISTS OR PHARMACY TECHs ONLY
