DDPG Webinars

Diabetes DPG webinars are among several other benefits to members. Webinars are recorded and available later for members to watch at their most convenient time. Slides and handouts are also usually available from these presentations. 

Accessing DDPG Webinars and Professional Development Resources

Moving forward, webinars and other professional development resources—such as newsletters—can be accessed directly on the DDPG website. If a webinar recording or other professional development material is housed in the EatRight Store, you will be directed there from the website.

All new webinars, newsletters, and other professional development resources will be placed directly on the DDPG website to make access simpler and more streamlined for members.

Upcoming Webinars


  • Thursday
    22
    January

    Sunset or Math Problem? How to Connect & Empower People with Diabetes

    Jan 22, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (CT)

    Diabetes often seems simple – blood sugars, medication, food, exercise – and yet so many people with diabetes struggle. Why? As providers, we can easily see our clients as math problems to be solved: there is a “right” answer and we’re going to provide it. Is there another way of being that is more effective and enjoyable? Adam Brown, a therapist that lives with type 1 diabetes and supports many clients with diabetes, will explore this territory in a special one-hour webinar. Join us for actionable tips to better connect and support clients with all types of diabetes.

    This webinar has been approved by CDR for 1.0 hours of CPE. A recording will be made available after the live event. 

  • Tuesday
    17
    February

    Food for Thought: Effective Dietary & Diabetes Tech Strategies to Manage Hypertriglyceridemia

    Feb 17, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (CT)

    Join Shannon Christen, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Educator from the Cardiometabolic & Advanced Lipid Disorder Clinic at University of Colorado – UCHealth, for an evidence-based exploration of integrating nutrition interventions with cutting-edge diabetes technology for optimal triglyceride management. This session will cover dietary foundations including very low-fat diets for severe hypertriglyceridemia, carbohydrate and etoh reduction strategies, omega-3 supplementation, and the critical role of weight loss. Learn how continuous glucose monitoring, automated insulin delivery systems, and connected insulin pens can enhance patient outcomes. Discover practical exercise and behavioral strategies, plus real-world case applications demonstrating the power of combining nutrition therapy with diabetes technology for improved metabolic health.

    Sponsored by the National Triglyceride Alliance

    By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

    • Understand the pathophysiology and clinical significance of hypertriglyceridemia

    • Identify evidence-based dietary interventions for triglyceride management

    • Evaluate the role of diabetes technology in monitoring and management

    • Develop comprehensive treatment strategies combining diet and technology

    • Implement practical monitoring and adjustment protocols

    • Recognize when to escalate care and adjust interventions

    Speaker Bio: 

    Shannon Christen is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in cardiometabolic health and advanced lipid disorders. Currently serving as an Outpatient Diabetes Educator at the University of Colorado Hospital's Heart & Vascular Center, she works within the Cardiometabolic and Advanced Lipid Disorder Clinic, collaborating with lipid specialists on nutritional counseling and medication management. Her expertise encompasses hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), PCSK9 inhibitor management, and the integration of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiometabolic care. 

    A recognized thought leader in lipid management, Shannon has contributed to publications in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology and was featured on the NLA's Lipid Insights podcast discussing FCS therapy. She is a frequent speaker at national conferences including the Cardiometabolic Health Congress, National Lipid Association and has been honored with the 2023 ADCES Colorado CDCES Educator of the Year Award and UCHealth's 2025 Outpatient Registered Dietitian of the Year. Shannon is passionate about breaking down barriers to patient care and brings practical, evidence-based insights to help healthcare teams optimize cardiometabolic outcomes.