BC-ADM case studies
BC-ADM · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) is a credential offered by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), which lists "Become a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, CDCES, BC-ADM" among its career-growth pathways. It is designed for clinicians who hold advanced practice or management roles and who want to demonstrate depth in diabetes care beyond a generalist level. The BC-ADM case studies are 5 cases and about 2,137 words.
1Postpartum Glycemic Management in Type 1 Diabetes
A 32-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 18 years, using multiple daily injections (MDI) with insulin glargine and insulin aspart, presents at 6 weeks postpartum. During pregnancy, her insulin requirements increased substantially, and her HbA1c was 6.2%.
465 words, about 2 min2SGLT2 Inhibitor and Euglycemic DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (T2D) for 10 years, BMI 32 kg/m², HbA1c 8.4%, eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m², and albuminuria (UACR 350 mg/g). He has hypertension and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF, EF 35%).
401 words, about 2 min3Diabetes Self-Management Education for an Older Adult with Cognitive Impairment
A 78-year-old woman with T2D for 15 years, hypertension, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) lives alone. Her daughter visits weekly.
397 words, about 2 min4Intensive Insulin Therapy and Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes
A 24-year-old man with T1D for 10 years, using an insulin pump (CSII) with rapid-acting insulin, plans to start a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program 5 days a week, 45 minutes per session, in the evening. His current basal rate is 1.0 units/hr, and his insulin-to-carb ratio is 1:10.
379 words, about 2 min5CGM Data Interpretation and Treatment Adjustment in Type 2 Diabetes
A 62-year-old woman with T2D for 8 years, on basal-bolus insulin (glargine 30 units at bedtime, aspart 8 units TID with meals), metformin 1000 mg BID, and empagliflozin 10 mg daily. She recently started using a real-time CGM.
495 words, about 2 min