Thursday, November 13, 2025
Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI

Every year people across the globe celebrate World Diabetes Day. This year, residents of Rhode Island will celebrate on Thursday, November 13, 2025. in Warwick. We extend a warm invitation to healthcare professionals and colleagues to participate in a cost-free morning filled with helpful, eye-opening, and enlightening presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions.

Now accepting speaker and panel presentation proposals!

Have a presentation or panel idea that you feel is of interest to Rhode Island healthcare professionals? Please consider applying. Presentations will be structured around 30-40 minute time blocks.

We strive to provide our attendees with fresh and interesting content each year, and we encourage all applicants to consider new and emerging topics on diabetes care. For your reference, please review the 2023 and 2024 past topics below before submitting your application for 2025.

  • 2024 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care
  • Balancing Lifestyle and Medication in the Treatment of Obesity and Diabetes
  • Evidence-based Management of Diabetes-related Kidney Disease and Hypertension
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Preventing and Managing Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
  • Psychosocial Factors in Diabetes
  • Diabetes and Social Well-being

Proposals Due By Friday, May 23, 2025
Click here to submit your proposal

Submitters will be notified in June when their proposal is accepted via email.

Attend the RI World Diabetes Day event on November 13 in Warwick

Connect with fellow healthcare professionals from across the state in a complimentary morning filled with enlightening and motivational presentations, interactive discussions, and informative Q&A sessions. These thoughtfully prepared presentations are designed to provide you with the most recent information to expand your knowledge base while connecting with fellow MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, CHWs and Social Workers. Attendees will be eligible for CME/CE credits for participating. Light refreshments will be available.

Keep an eye on the Providence skyline! We’ll be lighting up the State House in blue (Nov. 7-14) in recognition of RI World Diabetes Day!

Registration Coming Soon!

Nominate a Rhode Islander for the Grace Diaz Blue Light Award

Each year the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day (RIWDD) Committee recognizes an individual or organization that has positively impacted diabetes in the state of Rhode Island by awarding the Grace Diaz Blue Light Award. In keeping with the 2025 World Diabetes Day theme, "Diabetes and Wellbeing," this year's Blue Light Award will be presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the well-being of individuals with diabetes through care, personal support, and a focus on their overall health and wellness. Submit your nomination by November 1, 2025.

2025 Grace Diaz Blue Light Award Nomination Form - Coming Soon!

Thanks to our gracious sponsors.

Become a sponsor.

If you or your organization would like to collaborate with us on this virtual adventure toward wellness, there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available.

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, or if you just want to learn more about how to live a healthier life, we’re here to help you take the first steps.

Email us at info@riwdd.org

Resources

Looking for support with your health goals? Contact the Community Health Network. The Community Health Network connects you to programs proven to help you take control of your health. Programs are free or low cost and held virtually or in convenient locations throughout Rhode Island. For the most up-to-date list or programs:

· Call 401-432-7217
· Email communityhealthnetwork@ripin.org
· Visit www.ripin.org/chn