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Level 5 | A Foundation for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) | July 23rd
Level 5 | A Foundation for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) | July 23rd
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Level 5 | A Foundation for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Join Lilly Mees, LMSW, CDCES, on July 23rd, 2026, at 11:30 am PST, for the webcast (or enjoy the recorded on-demand version)
Set the stage for effective diabetes education and master the foundational principles that drive real outcomes for people with diabetes.
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is essential for helping people with diabetes build knowledge and become empowered to manage their condition. Delivering the right content matters, and so does HOW that education is delivered. This course explores the behavioral strategies that support person-centered DSMES, helping you connect more effectively with the people you serve.
Emphasis is on HOW Diabetes Education is delivered to the person with diabetes
- Reflective listening to confirm understanding by restating
- Body language and creating a safe space
- Using strength perspective language
- Inspiring Hope with Truth
- Partnering Together
- Addressing SDOH, language, and learning barriers
Additional Webinar Topics:
- Language is Key-Communicating using Strength-Based Perspective & Reflective listening
- Who is Driving Your Bus?-Empowering People with Diabetes through Diabetes Self-Management & Self-Advocacy
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Implement active listening and creating a safe space
- Utilize strength-based, non-judgmental language
- Apply collaborative goal setting & shared decision making
- Assess self-efficacy & empowerment
What's Included:
- 1.5 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- Practical tools for immediate application in clinical practice
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 7/23/2026 to 7/23/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Expert Instructor: Lilly Mees, LMSW, CDCES, is the Founder & CEO of Stepping Forward, LLC, with over thirty years of experience in the medical field as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Case Manager, Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, dedicated to empowering individuals and care teams to manage chronic disease through practical, person-centered education.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen how they deliver Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSME) and connect more effectively with the people they serve
Save up to 40% | Enroll in Course Bundle: This course is included in Level 5 | Specialty Topics with the Experts | 20+ CEs and the Certification Renewal Bundle | 90+ CEs (view flyer). Or, Build Your Own Bundle — select 3 or more courses and save 15%, or 10 or more and save 20%. Discounts apply automatically at checkout.
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
Level 5 | A Foundation for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Join Lilly Mees, LMSW, CDCES, on July 23rd, 2026, at 11:30 am PST, for the webcast (or enjoy the recorded on-demand version)
Set the stage for effective diabetes education and master the foundational principles that drive real outcomes for people with diabetes.
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is essential for helping people with diabetes build knowledge and become empowered to manage their condition. Delivering the right content matters, and so does HOW that education is delivered. This course explores the behavioral strategies that support person-centered DSMES, helping you connect more effectively with the people you serve.
Emphasis is on HOW Diabetes Education is delivered to the person with diabetes
- Reflective listening to confirm understanding by restating
- Body language and creating a safe space
- Using strength perspective language
- Inspiring Hope with Truth
- Partnering Together
- Addressing SDOH, language, and learning barriers
Additional Webinar Topics:
- Language is Key-Communicating using Strength-Based Perspective & Reflective listening
- Who is Driving Your Bus?-Empowering People with Diabetes through Diabetes Self-Management & Self-Advocacy
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Implement active listening and creating a safe space
- Utilize strength-based, non-judgmental language
- Apply collaborative goal setting & shared decision making
- Assess self-efficacy & empowerment
What's Included:
- 1.5 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited)
- On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources
- Practical tools for immediate application in clinical practice
- 1 full year of access to all course materials
- Activity dates: 7/23/2026 to 7/23/2028
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Expert Instructor: Lilly Mees, LMSW, CDCES, is the Founder & CEO of Stepping Forward, LLC, with over thirty years of experience in the medical field as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Case Manager, Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, dedicated to empowering individuals and care teams to manage chronic disease through practical, person-centered education.
Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen how they deliver Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSME) and connect more effectively with the people they serve
Save up to 40% | Enroll in Course Bundle: This course is included in Level 5 | Specialty Topics with the Experts | 20+ CEs and the Certification Renewal Bundle | 90+ CEs (view flyer). Or, Build Your Own Bundle — select 3 or more courses and save 15%, or 10 or more and save 20%. Discounts apply automatically at checkout.
Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below.
Evidence-Based. Person-Centered. Practical.
