New Mexico Diabetes Advisory Council

Working to reduce the burden of diabetes on communities in New Mexico.

Category Archives: Educational Sessions

Throughout the year, NMDAC holds educational Trainings that focus on a diabetes prevention or management topic. The current Training information is featured first. To access past Trainings information, scroll down on this page.


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March 6, 2026 Diabetes & Healthy Aging: Keeping Your Mind and Body Strong – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, March 6, 2026 8:30 AM-12:45 PM

Potential CEUs 3.75

Session 1 Promoting Brain Health: Diabetes, U.S. POINTER, and the Public Health Imperative

Matthew Baumgart, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, Alzheimer’s Association

           Session 2 The Hidden Connection: Diabetes and Hearing Loss – A Call to Integrated Care           

          Dr. Norm Dawson, BUS, BS, DC

           Session 3 Diabetes & Healthy Aging: Promoting Healthy Behaviors and Independence at Every Age

          Melanie Duran, Diabetes Specialist, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES

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If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 2/20/26 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

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Speaker Bios

Training Recording tba

Training Power Point Presentations

Session One

Session Two

Session Three


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Dec 5, 2025 Momentum for Thriving: Energizing and Restoring the Body – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, December 5, 2025 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Potential CEUs 3.5

Lifestyle Medicine Part Two

Plan to attend two Trainings on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to learn how to implement them in your career. Part One on September 26 and Part Two on December 5.

Session 1 Session 1 WEAVE: Heart Health and Nutrition for Life

            Erik Kakuska, BA – Anthony Saavedra II, CHW – SanJuana Garcia, CHW

Session 2 Energizing New Mexico: Transforming Wellness Through Movement

            Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD – Dianne Christensen, MS

           Session 3 Restorative Sleep: Energizing and Restoring the Body for People Living with Diabetes

            David Earl, MD, PharmD

Registration closed

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 11/7/25 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

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Speaker Bios

Training Recording

Training Power Point Presentations

Session One

HHNL Flyer

FNCH Food Resource Map English

FNCH Food Resource Map Spanish

Session Two

Session Three


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Sept 26, 2025 Thrive Together: Lifestyle Medicine and the Role of Community and Inner Life – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, September 26, 2025 8:30 AM-12:15 PM

Potential CEUs 3.25

Lifestyle Medicine Part One

Plan to attend two Trainings on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to learn how to implement them in your career. Part One on September 26 and Part Two on December 5.

Session 1 Lifestyle Medicine and Diabetes: An Introduction

Session 1 Why Social Engagement Matters and How it Relates to Loneliness and Isolation

                               Sue Perry, PhD LPCC

Session 2 Haiku Mind: A Creative Tool for Stress Management and Mind-Body Connection

             Sophie Peterson MD, FACOG, OBGYN

Session 3 Lifestyle Medicine for Preventing and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

            Frederick Miller, MD, MPH, Dipl ACLM

Registration closed

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 9/5/25 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Training Recording

Training Power Point Presentations

Session One

Handout – UCLA Three Item Loneliness Scale

Session Two

Session Three

Handout – Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine


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June 13, 2025 Unlocking the Power of GLP-1: Strategies for Managing Diabetes and Sustaining Weight Loss – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, June 13, 2025 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Potential CEUs 3.5

Session 1 Weight Loss Medications in the Clinic Setting

Joseph Martinez PharmD, PhC, BCACP

Session 2 Healthy Cooking for One: Meal Prep for Success Using the Freezer!

  Bailey Compton MS, RDN, LD

Session 3 Mastering Weight Loss with GLP-1: Effective Strategies for Long-Term Success

 Dianne Christensen, MS NMCEP and Amber Bension, MBA

Registration closed

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 5/23/25 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

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Training Recording

Recording Summary The meeting focused on weight management strategies, particularly the use of GLP-1 medications, and included presentations on their mechanisms, benefits, and potential side effects. Experts discussed various weight loss medications, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that includes behavior change, nutritional guidance, and physical activity. The session also covered practical tips for meal prep and healthy cooking, as well as strategies for long-term weight maintenance and behavior change.

Training Power Point Presentations

Session One

Session Two

Recipes

Session Three


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March 7, 2025 Empowering Health with Diabetes: Technological Innovations for Better Management – Virtual via Zoom

Potencializando la salud con diabetes: Inovaciones Tecnológicas para una mejor gestión (virtual por Zoom)

Friday, March 7, 2025 8:30-11:45 AM

Entrenamiento Virtual, Viernes, Marzo 7, 2025 De 8:30 a 11:45 AM

Potential CEUs 2.75 CEU potenciales 2.75

Session 1 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Sesión 1: Monitoreo continuo de glucosa

Dee Romine, RN, RDN, CDCES, MSN, MS, MBA

Session 2 Expanding Access in New Mexico to Diabetes Care and Support Using Technology

Sesión 2: Ampliación del acceso a la atención y el apoyo para la diabetes en Nuevo México Uso de la tecnología

  Sarah Zalud-Cerrato MBA MPH, Yvette Garcia, Ashley Dunworth MS, RD, CDCES, Lauren Carreon MPH

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If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 2/21/25 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad que necesita ayuda o servicio auxiliar, comuníquese con Dianne Christensen antes del 2/21/25 a diannec@nmsu.edu o llame al 505-600-1218.

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Biografías de los oradores

Training Recording

Grabación del Entrenamiento

Training Power Point Presentations

Presentaciones de Powerpoint del Entrenamiento

Session 1 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Session 2 Expanding Access in New Mexico to Diabetes Care and Support Using Technology


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January 24, 2025 Guiding Principles: Navigating Scope of Work and Ethics – Virtual via Zoom

24 de Enero de 2025 Principios rectores: cómo abordar el ámbito del trabajo y la ética (virtual por Zoom)

Friday, January 24, 2025 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Viernes 24 de Enero de 2025 de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.

Potential CEUs 3.5 CEU potenciales 3.5

Session 1 Charting Your Course: Defining Scope and Navigating Boundaries in Primary Care

Sesión 1: Trazando su rumbo: Definiendo el alcance y navegando por los límites en la atención primaria

                Sue Perry, PhD LPCC

Session 2 Navigating Scope of Work in the Community: Panel Presentations and Case Studies

Sesión 2: Exploración del ámbito de trabajo en la comunidad: presentaciones de paneles y estudios de casos

                      Gigi Osorio, CCHW S3 Community Health Worker CCHW S3 Trabajadora de salud comunitaria 

Dianne Christensen, MS NMSU Associate Professor/Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

Profesora adjunta de MS NMSU/Agente de extensión de ciencias familiares y del consumidor

Rachel Leung, MS RD LD

Session 3 Ethical Lessons Learned from the Bedside: Supporting Individuals with Chronic and Life-Threatening Illness

Sesión 3 Lecciones éticas aprendidas desde la cabecera del paciente: apoyo a personas con enfermedades crónicas y potencialmente mortales

                        Liam Westgate, MSW MBA LCSW-C

Director of Community and Clinical Linkages for Presbyterian Community Health

Director de Vínculos Clínicos y Comunitarios de Presbyterian Community Health

Registration has closed

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Dianne Christensen by 1/10/25 at diannec@nmsu.edu or call at 505-600-1218. 

Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad que necesita ayuda o servicio auxiliar, comuníquese con Dianne Christensen antes del 1/10/25 a diannec@nmsu.edu o llame al 505-600-1218.

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Biografías de los oradores

Training Recording

Grabación del Entrenamiento

Training Power Point Presentations

Presentaciones de Powerpoint del Entrenamiento

Session 1 Charting Your Course: Defining Scope and Navigating Boundaries in Primary Care

Session 2 Navigating Scope of Work in the Community: Panel Presentations and Case Studies

Session 3 Ethical Lessons Learned from the Bedside: Supporting Individuals with Chronic and Life-Threatening Illness


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October 18, 2024: NMDAC An Evening with Colleagues and Friends 18 de Octubre de 2024: NMDAC: una velada con colegas y amigos

Friday, October 18 5:00-7:00 PM Viernes 18 de octubre de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m.

Door Prizes

(crystal, chocolate, cookbooks & more) Premios de la puerta

 ( chocolate, libros de cocina y más)

Connect  Conéctese

We’ll discuss the challenges and successes we’ve encountered in our work, how NMDAC has influenced our professional growth, and what strategies have been effective in connecting with clientele.  Hablaremos sobre los desafíos y éxitos que hemos enfrentado en nuestro trabajo, cómo NMDAC ha influido en nuestro crecimiento profesional y qué estrategias han sido efectivas para conectarnos con la clientela.

Tomasita’s

4949 Pan American Freeway NM Albuquerque 87109   Tomasita’s:  4949 Pan American Freeway NM Albuquerque 87109

MENU/ MENÚ

CHOICE OF ONE/ESCOJA UNA ELECCIÓN

ENCHILADA PLATE-$15.50/ PLATO DE ENCHILADA – $15.50

BURRITO OR STUFED SOPAPILLA-$15.50/ BURRITO O SOPAPILLA RELLENA – $15.50

ATRISCO  PLATE-$17.50/ PLATO DE ATRISCO – $17.50

CHIMAYO PLATE-$15.50/PLATO DE CHIMAYO – $15.50

TACO PLATE-$15.50/ PLATO DE TACO – $15.50

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD-$14.95/ ENSALADA DE POLLO DEL SUDOESTE – $14.95

This is an in person event but we are taking registrations via Zoom. Separate checks will be available. Este es un evento en persona, pero aceptamos inscripciones a través de Zoom. Habrá cuentas por separado disponibles.

Registration closed/Regístrese aquí

Deadline to register is Monday, October 7.  La fecha límite para registrarse es el lunes 7 de octubre.


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June 7, 2024: Diabetes Diets Demystified: A Nutritional Roadmap to Wellness – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, June 7, 2024 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Potential CEUs 3.25

Due to extenuating circumstances, the hybrid meeting has been changed to virtual in June.

Session 1 Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

                Jessy Richards, MS, RDN, CDCES

Session 2 Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes and Gastroparesis and                        Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

                      Renee Euler, MS, RD, LD

Session 3 Nutrition Security and Diabetes

                        Brianna Koehler

Registration is closed

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Training Recording

Training Power Point Presentations

Session 1 Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Session 2 Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes and Gastroparesis and                        Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

Session 3 Nutrition Security and Diabetes


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March 1, 2024: Mastering the Art of Behavior Change: Transforming Habits- Virtual via Zoom

Friday, March 1, 2024 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Potential CEUs 3.25

Session One Updates on the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD, NMSU Extension Associate II

Session Two Transformative Conversations: Decoding Behaviors with the
Transtheoretical Model of Change
Mimi Ludden, MS, MA, LPCC (NM), LMHC (WA)

Session Three Evoking Positive Behavior Change: Strategies for Working
with Individuals with Diabetes
Jennifer Bernard, PhD Presbyterian Medical Group

To register click the button below.

Registration has closed

Your registration will reviewed based on whether you are a member. Once your membership is verified or you pay the registration fee for nonmembers ($20) you will receive an email with the Zoom link to JOIN the Training.

For Training Agenda, click below:

AGENDA

For Speaker Bios, click below:

BIOS

Session Recordings

Session One Updates on the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD, NMSU Extension Associate II

Session Two Transformative Conversations: Decoding Behaviors with the
Transtheoretical Model of Change
Mimi Ludden, MS, MA, LPCC (NM), LMHC (WA)

Session Three Evoking Positive Behavior Change: Strategies for Working
with Individuals with Diabetes
Jennifer Bernard, PhD Presbyterian Medical Group

https://nmsu.zoom.us/rec/share/AXd1FkSS0JuRbqg_wGeKphJHXYi_IG9qL09Qyd67U4D67qPbLJetMcZAznSdNd9d.kjKwzM6K93po7xOx

Session Power Points

Session One Updates on the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD, NMSU Extension Associate II

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7d6521ca-c725-3298-b626-58ad40a95072

Session Two Transformative Conversations: Decoding Behaviors with the
Transtheoretical Model of Change
Mimi Ludden, MS, MA, LPCC (NM), LMHC (WA)

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:935eb97e-96ee-3ce7-bf4a-f6daea0f0f94

Session Three Evoking Positive Behavior Change: Strategies for Working
with Individuals with Diabetes
Jennifer Bernard, PhD Presbyterian Medical Group

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:46e90eff-a413-3798-8c0c-d23b4952de0c


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December 1, 2023: – Preventing Long Term Diabetes Complications – Virtual via Zoom

Friday, December 1, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Potential CEUs 3.25

Session 1: Diagnosis and Remission of Diabetic Foot and Ankle Complications

Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM, FACFAS

Session 2: COVID, Flu, RSV and Diabetes

Melissa Martinez MD Professor Emeritus, UNM Department of Internal Medicine

Livia Hensley, Student, UNM School of Medicine

Session 3: Vaccine Equity in New Mexico, Presbyterian Community Health

Anna Rutins, Project Manager Associate, Presbyterian Community Health

Serena Ortiz, CCHW Project Coordinator, Presbyterian Community Health

To register click the button below.

Registration is closed

Your registration will reviewed based on whether you are a member. Once your membership is verified or you pay the registration fee for nonmembers ($20) you will receive an email with the Zoom link to JOIN the Training.

For Training Agenda, click below:

AGENDA

For Speaker Bios, click below:

BIOS

SESSION RECORDINGS

Session 1: Diagnosis and Remission of Diabetic Foot and Ankle Complications

Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM, FACFAS

https://nmsu.zoom.us/rec/share/ASiUXzgs-1VuEbibun3H7UTrEWq3USa5CU7Bm0jg-oTuAf0wZpAmbKgEiGPC5_Ml.yvniiBxTnnPei24A?startTime=1701444925000

Session 2: COVID, Flu, RSV and Diabetes

Melissa Martinez MD Professor Emeritus, UNM Department of Internal Medicine

Livia Hensley, Student, UNM School of Medicine

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Session 3: Vaccine Equity in New Mexico, Presbyterian Community Health

Anna Rutins, Project Manager Associate, Presbyterian Community Health

Serena Ortiz, CCHW Project Coordinator, Presbyterian Community Health

https://nmsu.zoom.us/rec/share/ASiUXzgs-1VuEbibun3H7UTrEWq3USa5CU7Bm0jg-oTuAf0wZpAmbKgEiGPC5_Ml.yvniiBxTnnPei24A?startTime=1701450915000

SESSION POWER POINTS

Session 1: Diagnosis and Remission of Diabetic Foot and Ankle Complications

Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM, FACFAS

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:758abbb4-1d3b-33cf-a206-177803d7b1f2

Session 2: COVID, Flu, RSV and Diabetes

Melissa Martinez MD Professor Emeritus, UNM Department of Internal Medicine

Livia Hensley, Student, UNM School of Medicine

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:bc682e91-cfe0-3936-8ab1-45544cf7f6a1

Session 3: Vaccine Equity in New Mexico, Presbyterian Community Health

Anna Rutins, Project Manager Associate, Presbyterian Community Health

Serena Ortiz, CCHW Project Coordinator, Presbyterian Community Health

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:ba8b799c-33bb-3e5d-a92a-7a06bfa7edc2