D04 - Empowering the Future: Nurturing New Talent

This presentation explores a comprehensive approach to orienting new diabetes care and education specialists (DCES). Just as we guide patients in taking ownership of their diabetes care through DSMES, we will focus on fostering a sense of responsibility, autonomy, and continuous growth for new DCESs. Attendees will learn how to structure an effective onboarding process that equips new DCESs with essential knowledge and skills while encouraging self-directed learning and professional development that is unique to the individual. By adopting a self-management approach for DCESs, we aim to cultivate confidence, independence, and long-term success in their roles as diabetes care and education specialists.