Carb Counting and Meal Planning for Individuals Living with Diabetes
April 30, 11am EST
CCS Webinars
Get answers to your diabetes questions live. Free monthly webinars with Certified Diabetes Educators.
Upcoming Webinars
Who Should Attend?
Patients and Caregivers
Diabetes education delivered virtually in
the comfort of the patient's home or in-person at the provider's office.
Healthcare Professionals
Virtual and onsite diabetes education
designed to meet time and scheduling constraints of busy healthcare professionals.
Case Managers
Virtual diabetes education designed to equip case managers with the knowledge needed to best serve members who are living with diabetes.
Advancements in Diabetes Technology: Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Therapy
Successful self-management and ongoing education for individuals living with diabetes can be challenging. New technology, like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring therapy, is widely accepted in managing Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. This webinar provides a comprehensive, device–agnostic overview of the newest innovations and details for using the latest technology solutions.
Webinar length: 30 minutes, 15 minutes of Q&A
Carb Counting and Meal Planning for Individuals Living with Diabetes
Living with diabetes necessitates lifestyle changes. Understanding how to identify carbohydrates and count servings to improve time in range is valuable to ensuring those changes minor and can become a daily routine. This webinar will explore healthy eating and guidance on counting carbohydrates.
Webinar length: 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of Q&A
A Guide to Dining Out for Individuals Living with Diabetes
Making good meal choices can be difficult when you live with diabetes, but even more so when you are out to dinner or at a party. This webinar will give you strategies for enjoying your meals out while not sacrificing your health and glucose control.
Travel, Emergencies and Being on the Move for Individuals Living with Diabetes
Diabetes management can be stressful under normal daily living, but traveling, busy lifestyles and unexpected challenges can become overwhelming. This webinar will provide ideas and tools to prepare you to manage your diabetes with confidence in any situation.
Infusion Sets: Key Differences and Benefits
Insulin Pump therapy may help people with diabetes lower Hgb A1c and prevent low glucose levels. The infusion set includes tubing that delivers insulin from the pump into the body. At the end of this tubing is a soft cannula or a stainless-steel needle to deliver insulin under the skin into the body for absorption. There are a variety of infusion sites available to meet the insulin delivery needs of people. Attend this webinar to learn the differences between the various infusion sites and what to consider when deciding which infusion set will be best for you.
Webinar length: 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of Q&A
Helpful Tape Tips for CGM and Infusion Sets
Diabetes technology is only helpful if the necessary components stay in place on the body. This webinar will explore strategies and products to help your diabetes devices adhere. We will discuss placement recommendations and troubleshoot common skin issues, including irritation, sweating, and dislodging devices. Bring your questions and problems so we can help you get your devices to stick!
Webinar length: 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of Q&A
Advancements in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Therapy
Diabetes technology is constantly changing and can be overwhelming. Patients and caregivers will learn more about available glucose measuring tools to better manage diabetes, helping to promote better clinical outcomes and reduce complications for individuals with diabetes. A CCS Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) will provide a comprehensive overview of all Continuous Glucose Monitors.
Webinar length: 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of Q&A
CCS Clinical Expertise
Meet the Team
CCS Educational Webinars are designed by clinicians and led by one of our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist team members.
Connie Chitwood-Vu, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, BC-ADM
National Clinical Director
Alex Agasar, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | Northeast
Ariana Brunjes, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | Northeast
Colleen Miller-Owen, APRN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | Southeast
Hannah White, RD, LDN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | Mid-South
Amy Ritter, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, CPN
Regional Clinical Specialist | Great Lakes
Elise Wood, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | Great Lakes
Abeline Cedeno, BSN, CDCES, NC-BC
Regional Clinical Specialist | West
Christina Saliba, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Regional Clinical Specialist | West
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a CCS customer to attend?
No. Our webinars are free and open to anyone living with diabetes, their caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Will the webinar be recorded?
Yes, registered attendees receive a recording link after completion of the webinar. However, we encourage live attendance to participate in Q&A with our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Absolutely! You can submit questions anonymously throughout the webinar. During our Q&A portion of the webinar, our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists will answer each question live.
What if I can't attend at the scheduled time?
Register anyway! You will receive a recording and can watch it at your convenience. We also offer multiple sessions throughout the year.
How do I join the webinar?
After registering, you will receive a Zoom link via email. Simply click the link at the scheduled time to joing – no special software needed.
We offer onsite diabetes education.
CCS Educational Webinars are designed by clinicians and led by one of our Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist team members.