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.

Missed a Session?

Watch 2026 session recordings and download slides and resources at your convenience. New sessions are added as the series continues.

View 2026 Recordings & Slides

Healthcare Professionals Learning 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

Community Learning Series

Get the knowledge and tools you need if you 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

2026 Grace Diaz Blue Light Award

The RIWDD Committee presents this annual award to an organization or individual who demonstrates a strong, proactive commitment to diabetes care through timely detection, risk reduction, and preventive care to improve health outcomes and reduce complications of diabetes. Nominations for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who nominated a Rhode Islander making a difference in diabetes care!

Nominations Are Now Closed

Healthcare Professionals Learning Series Schedule

Kick Off Event: Now Available On Demand

The Healthcare Professionals Learning Series kicked off on Tuesday, October 27th with the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI's Best Practices in Team-Based Care session: Integrating CGM Data into Team-Based Diabetes Care: A Practical Workflow for Primary Care

Missed it or want a refresher? Watch the recording and download the slides and resources at your convenience.

November Events: All sessions are 12:00-1:00pm

  • Wednesday, November 4th - Diabetes and Stress Management
  • Thursday, November 5th - Diabetes Stigma: One Nurse/Patient's Perspective and a Call to Action
  • Monday, November 9th - The Value of Early Diagnosis and Care Pathways in Type 1 Diabetes
  • Monday, November 16th - New Therapies in Type 1 Diabetes
  • Monday, November 23rd - Beyond the Prescription: Improving Access to Diabetes Medications During Care Transitions

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Community Learning Series Schedule

November Events

  • Friday, November 6th (11:00am-12:00pm) - Medication
  • Tuesday, November 10th (12:00-1:00pm) - Eating Well, Spend Less
  • Thursday, November 12th (12:00-1:00pm) - Exercise Prescription for Diabetes Care
  • Monday, November 16th (6:00pm-7:00pm) - Eat Well, Spend Less: In Spanish
  • Tuesday, November 17th (12:00-1:00pm) - Exhausted to Energized
  • Wednesday, November 18th (12:00-1:00pm) - Ready for Health
  • Thursday, November 19th (12:00-1:00pm) - Living Well with Diabetes: Tools to Prevent Complications
  • Tuesday, November 24th (12:00pm-1:00pm) - Balance Your Plate, Balance Your Blood Sugar

If you have questions about the 2026 November month of learning, or ideas for future RI World Diabetes Day events, contact us.

Email us at info@riwdd.org.

Resources

Looking for support with your health goals? Contact the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). RIDOH 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. Programs include:

Ready for Health, a diabetes prevention program

This no-cost program can help you achieve your healthier lifestyle goals. The program follows a national, evidence-based curriculum approved by RIDOH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Group sessions meet once a week for 16 weeks. Continuing support is offered twice a month, then monthly. Visit health.ri.gov/readyforhealth for more information.

Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

A 4-month program designed to help reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. You'll learn how to accurately take your blood pressure at home and get education and support to help you make lifestyle changes that can help lower or better manage your blood pressure. Visit health.ri.gov/healthyheart for more information.

Talk to your healthcare professional to see if these programs are right for you or complete a self-referral form:

2025 Rhode Island World Diabetes Day Presentation Slides

Missed last year's event or want a refresher? Explore the presentation slides shared by our 2025 speakers, featuring expert insights on diabetes prevention, management, and community care. View the 2025 slides (PDF).