BC-ADM Exam (Board Certified – Advanced
Diabetes Management) ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
BC-ADM Exam - Answer--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 - Answer--Due to autoimmune beta cell destruction, usually leading to
absolute insulin deficiency
Type 2 Diabetes - Answer--Due to progressive loss of adequate beta-cell insulin
secretion frequently on the background of insulin resistance
MODY - Answer--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 - Answer--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? - Answer-->6.5%
What A1C diagnoses pre-diabetes? - Answer-->5.4%
What fasting blood glucose diagnoses diabetes? - Answer-->126
When should you screen a patient for diabetes/pre-diabetes? - Answer--BMI >25 + 1
risk factor
At what age should "healthy" patients start being screened? - Answer--45 years old
How frequently should patients be tested? - Answer--Every 3 years
How frequently should well controlled diabetes be checked? - Answer--Every 6 months
How frequently should uncontrolled diabetes be checked? - Answer--Every 3 months
At what point should kids be screened for diabetes? - Answer-->85th percentile + 1 risk
factor (FH, GDM mom, etc)
What medications can cause diabetes? - Answer--Steroids
HIV meds
Atypical antipsychotics
Thiazide diuretics
What are risk factors for gestational diabetes? - Answer--Overweight/Obese
Diabetes Management) ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
BC-ADM Exam - Answer--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 - Answer--Due to autoimmune beta cell destruction, usually leading to
absolute insulin deficiency
Type 2 Diabetes - Answer--Due to progressive loss of adequate beta-cell insulin
secretion frequently on the background of insulin resistance
MODY - Answer--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 - Answer--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? - Answer-->6.5%
What A1C diagnoses pre-diabetes? - Answer-->5.4%
What fasting blood glucose diagnoses diabetes? - Answer-->126
When should you screen a patient for diabetes/pre-diabetes? - Answer--BMI >25 + 1
risk factor
At what age should "healthy" patients start being screened? - Answer--45 years old
How frequently should patients be tested? - Answer--Every 3 years
How frequently should well controlled diabetes be checked? - Answer--Every 6 months
How frequently should uncontrolled diabetes be checked? - Answer--Every 3 months
At what point should kids be screened for diabetes? - Answer-->85th percentile + 1 risk
factor (FH, GDM mom, etc)
What medications can cause diabetes? - Answer--Steroids
HIV meds
Atypical antipsychotics
Thiazide diuretics
What are risk factors for gestational diabetes? - Answer--Overweight/Obese
