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On-Demand

Equitable Care for Diverse Individuals and Populations

(D03) Navigating Diabetes with Vision Loss: Putting your DCES Expertise in Action

Sunday, August 9, 2026
9:50 AM - 10:35 AM ET
CE: .75 CE
This session will present best practices, technology uptake strategies, and national recommendations for the DCES who is working with people who are blind or low vision (BLV). We will review results from our “Siri Manage My Sugar” study investigating barriers to diabetes self-management, education, and technology. We will establish the current state of implicit bias regarding diabetes and disabilities in clinicians, and describe techniques for facilitating effective diabetes technology uptake when working with this population. This foundational education, including BLV case studies, will empower you to put your expertise in action for the BLV population.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for engaging with people with diabetes who are diagnosed with vision loss.
  • Describe implicit bias and identify strategies to reduce implicit bias and stigma in the clinic setting.
  • Enhance understanding of barriers to diabetes technology and diabetes education for this under resourced population.
Disclosure(s):
Allyson S. Hughes, PhD, MA: No financial relationships to disclose
Nazanin Heydarian, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, CRC, CDCES, FADCES: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals: Stock Options (Ongoing)