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BC-ADM Exam
EXAM COVERAGE - BC-ADM Exam (Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management)
The BC-ADM Exam evaluates the knowledge and clinical competencies of healthcare
professionals in advanced diabetes management and care. Administered by the American
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, the exam focuses on
comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with diabetes and
related metabolic disorders. Key topics include diabetes pathophysiology, pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic interventions, insulin and non-insulin therapies, and medical
nutrition therapy. Candidates are tested on patient-centered care, advanced clinical
decision-making, monitoring and interpreting glucose data, and behavioral and lifestyle
management strategies. Additional areas include prevention and management of diabetes
complications, cardiovascular risk reduction, technology-assisted diabetes care (such as
insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring), and interprofessional collaboration.
The exam emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and application of
advanced diabetes management strategies to optimize patient outcomes and quality of
life.
Type 1 Diabetes
Due to autoimmune beta cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency
Type 2 Diabetes
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, Due to progressive loss of adequate beta-cell insulin secretion frequently on the
background of insulin resistance
MODY
Maturity Onset Diabetes of Young; shows up when you're an adolescent or young adult. It's
caused by mutations that affect how well your body makes insulin
LADA
Latent autoimmune Diabetes; LADA happens because your body makes antibodies that
cause the immune system to attack the insulin-making cells of your pancreas.
What A1C diagnoses diabetes?
>6.5%
What A1C diagnoses pre-diabetes?
>5.4%
What fasting blood glucose diagnoses diabetes?
>126
When should you screen a patient for diabetes/pre-diabetes?
BMI >25 + 1 risk factor
At what age should "healthy" patients start being screened?
45 years old
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,RATIONALES
BC-ADM Exam
EXAM COVERAGE - BC-ADM Exam (Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management)
The BC-ADM Exam evaluates the knowledge and clinical competencies of healthcare
professionals in advanced diabetes management and care. Administered by the American
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, the exam focuses on
comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with diabetes and
related metabolic disorders. Key topics include diabetes pathophysiology, pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic interventions, insulin and non-insulin therapies, and medical
nutrition therapy. Candidates are tested on patient-centered care, advanced clinical
decision-making, monitoring and interpreting glucose data, and behavioral and lifestyle
management strategies. Additional areas include prevention and management of diabetes
complications, cardiovascular risk reduction, technology-assisted diabetes care (such as
insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring), and interprofessional collaboration.
The exam emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and application of
advanced diabetes management strategies to optimize patient outcomes and quality of
life.
Type 1 Diabetes
Due to autoimmune beta cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency
Type 2 Diabetes
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, Due to progressive loss of adequate beta-cell insulin secretion frequently on the
background of insulin resistance
MODY
Maturity Onset Diabetes of Young; shows up when you're an adolescent or young adult. It's
caused by mutations that affect how well your body makes insulin
LADA
Latent autoimmune Diabetes; LADA happens because your body makes antibodies that
cause the immune system to attack the insulin-making cells of your pancreas.
What A1C diagnoses diabetes?
>6.5%
What A1C diagnoses pre-diabetes?
>5.4%
What fasting blood glucose diagnoses diabetes?
>126
When should you screen a patient for diabetes/pre-diabetes?
BMI >25 + 1 risk factor
At what age should "healthy" patients start being screened?
45 years old
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