
Are you ready to embrace — or elevate — your leadership role in today’s evolving landscape of diabetes care?
Explore how the CDCES role has grown beyond traditional education and support to become a central force in clinical decision-making — and why that matters more than ever today.
In this free webinar, hear from experienced leaders and emerging voices on how the role of the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist has evolved—and where it’s headed next. Discover the skills and mindset needed to stay at the forefront of diabetes management and innovation, from interpreting data and driving outcomes to leading care teams.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, this session will leave you inspired to own your value and lead confidently in the future of diabetes care.
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Featured Speakers

Lucille Hughes, DNP, MSN/Ed, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
President of Diabetes Insights LLC
ADCES President 2023
Lucille Hughes, President of Diabetes Insights LLC, is a CDCES and RN with 40 years of experience in diabetes care. She’s a leader in CGM and insulin therapy, a fellow and past president of ADCES, and a passionate educator. Lucille has created 15+ programs, published peer-reviewed work, served on national advisory boards, and continues to shape the future of diabetes management.
Learn more about Lucille here: https://diabetesinsightsllc.com

Christina Pamelar, MSN, RN, PNP, CDCES
Director of Clinical Operations
SweetSpot
Christina Pamelar brings a wealth of clinical and product expertise to SweetSpot. She previously worked as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric diabetes care and is a CDCES with extensive experience supporting patients in device and insulin pump management. Christina also served as a Product Manager at Tandem Diabetes. Since joining SweetSpot, she has taken on a key leadership role, overseeing clinical strategy and partner support.

Jodi Hughes, RD, LDN, CDCES
Director of Diabetes Education & Clinical Operations SweetSpot
Jodi Hughes brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, device training, and sales support to SweetSpot. Prior to SweetSpot, she worked as a clinical diabetes educator at Medtronic and Syneos Health. She has vast experience as a RD and CDCES clinician across multiple health systems and outpatient clinics. As Sweetspot's Director of Clinical Services, she leads SweetSpot’s pump training program and plays a key role in clinical strategy and provider engagement.