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 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

    Kick Off Event:

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

    November Events - All sessions are noon - 1 p.m.

  • 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

    Register for November Events Here

    • 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


    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 [consider adding: prevention and management] in Rhode Island by awarding the Grace Diaz Blue Light Award. Nominations will open soon!

    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/healthy heart for more information.


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

    Self Referral Form (English)

    Self Referral Form (Spanish)

    Self Referral Form (Portuguese)

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