November 2026: A Month of Learning

Every year, people across the globe celebrate World Diabetes Day. This year, Rhode Island is offering a full month of free virtual programming throughout November 2026. We extend a warm invitation to healthcare professionals, community members, and colleagues to join us for a series of helpful, eye-opening, and enlightening presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions, all from the comfort of wherever you are.

Healthcare Professionals Series

Expand your knowledge and get the information you need to empower your patients and clients

  • What: Educational sessions covering the latest topics in diabetes prevention and management
  • Who: Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, registered dietitians, community health workers, social workers
  • When: Select dates throughout November all held 12:00 - 1:00PM EST
  • Why: Stay abreast of the newest evidence-based recommendations for diabetes prevention and management and earn CME/CE credits

    Kick off a month-long learning series by joining the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI's Best Practices in Team-Based Care session on October 27th, Integrating CGM Data into Team-Based Diabetes Care: A Practical Workflow for Primary Care Register Here

    Calendar of Events

  • Wednesday November 4th, Diabetes and Stress Hygiene
  • Thursday November 5th, Diabetes Stigma
  • Monday November 9th, Value of Early Diagnosis and Care Pathways in T1D
  • Monday November 16th, Value of Early Diagnosis
  • Monday November 23rd, Beyond the Prescription

    All Other Sessions Register Here

    • Community Learning Series

    Get the knowledge and tools you need if your have diabetes or prediabetes, or just want to learn to live healthier

  • What: Sessions to help you learn how to live well while managing diabetes, along with strategies for diabetes prevention
  • Who: People living with diabetes or who want to learn about diabetes prevention and management
  • When: Select dates throughout November
  • Why: Learn what you need to know to manage diabetes and keep yourself or a loved one healthy, plus strategies to help prevent diabetes


    Registration information 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. Check back - Nominations will be opened soon!

    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

    RIWDD Resources

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