On the Cutting Edge (OTCE), three issues annually of the peer-reviewed newsletter publication which provides self assessment questionnaires with continuing education credits. Free CPEUs are available in each issue of OTCE.

Newsflash, produced 3 times annually, includes featured columns clinical updates, reviews of books, research publications and web sites.

DCE reproducible educational slicks are produced annually and maintained in the DCE publication area of the website. Recent slicks included “Managing and preventing Hypoglycemia” and Omega 3 Fatty acids”. 

Article of interest on key diabetes topics located in the DCE Research area. Free subscriptions to diabetes related magazines which may include Diabetes Forecast, Diabetes Cooking and Diabetic Living. (These may be periodically subject to change).

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Electronic mailing list allows members to exchange opinions and resources in a timely matter enhancing their professional knowledge and experience.

The members only area of this website provides many valuable professional resources including:

• Current and archived DCE newsletters, both Newsflash and On The Cutting Edge (and associated quiz to obtain free CPEU's)
• DCE presentations including recorded webinars, slides of DCE presentations at FNCE
• Important articles of interest
• Archives of DCE electronics communications.
• Contact infomation for DCE leaders
• Information on:
  -Credentials including links and reference
  -MNT outcomes and reimbursement including the current and previous Medicare MNT Provider Newsletter
  -Public policy and legislation with articles and important links
  -Academy announcements that may be of particular importance to DCE members.
  -Electronic Mailing List including how to join, manage your account, and access the archives.

• Distinguished Service Award

• DCE Champion Award

• Legislative Activity Award

• Publications Award

• Educator of the Year Award

• People's Choice Diabetes Educator of the Year Award

• Educational Stipend

• Speaker Stipend

• Legislative Stipend

  (Since Public Policy Workshop (PPW) will be broadcast online in Feb 2010, the stipend will not be awarded until 2011)

• FNCE “challenge", student funding to attend FNCE awarded on behalf of DCE through ANDF. 

• MNT Outcomes Research Award-awarded through ANDF

1. Low cost webinars for members on hot topics and a link to view it up to a year after the live presentation. Earn CPEU’s. See the recent topics.
2. DCE sponsors workshops and educational sessions for members at Academy’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition.
3. DCE also supports educational sessions at American Association of Diabetes Educators, State Dietetic and Diabetes Educator meetings and the American Overseas Dietetic Association Meeting.
4. DCE is involved in the program planning for Academy Post Graduate Course and Scientific Sessions.
5. DCE provides networking opportunities at member only receptions during FNCE and AADE.
6. Global access to colleagues via DCE’s electronic mailing list.
7. DCE e-update and e-blasts are communication tools for DCE members to receive monthly updates on membership activities, late breaking news, legislative bulletins, volunteer opportunities and DCE projects.

This network links new and experienced diabetes and nutrition professionals with other DCE members requesting guidance in specific areas of practice. Read more to become a mentor or mentee.

DCE continues to work with Academy and other national professional groups to improve reimbursement for diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy.

• American Diabetes Association: Advocacy Committee—liaison representative from Academy
• American Association of Diabetes Educators
• CDC/NIH
• Appointment to the National Diabetes Education Program (steering committee and various Work Groups)
• IDF: International Diabetes Federation
• Confederation of Diabetes Organizations (AADE, ADbA, Academy, NCBDE, CDC, NDIC, NDEP)
• Enhancement and Promotion of Academy's Strategic Initiatives and Campaigns DCE Strategic Priorities
• Many of the aforementioned products, services, activities, and events support Academy's Strategic Initiatives