About Diabetes Care Academy
Diabetes Care Academy is led by a multidisciplinary faculty with extensive, real-world-world expertise across the full spectrum of diabetes care. Our programs are developed and taught by endocrinologists, clinical pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, and mental health professionals—including a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes care. Our collaborative approach ensures that content reflects how diabetes is managed in practice, not in silos. By integrating multiple clinical perspectives into both curriculum design and instruction, we provide a depth and practical world expertise across the full spectrum of diabetes care.
The Academy was founded by Matt Arnold, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, a nationally recognized pharmacist and educator with a passion for helping providers expand their clinical skills and confidence in diabetes management.
Our flexible, fully online programs are designed to fit into busy clinical schedules. Learn at your own pace, earn continuing education credit, and prepare for advanced certifications such as BC-ADM and CDCES.
We know diabetes care can be complex. That’s why our training is intentionally practical, streamlined, and focused on real-world clinical scenarios. You’ll gain hands-on insight into current treatment guidelines, emerging technologies and therapies, and effective strategies to support patients in managing their condition.
Whether you are new to diabetes care or looking to deepen your expertise, Diabetes Care Academy is here to help you improve patient outcomes—and practice with greater confidence.
Mission
Empowering healthcare providers to deliver exceptional diabetes care through dynamic education designed for real-world patient care.
Vision
A future where healthcare providers deliver exceptional diabetes care in every community.
We are building a nationwide community of healthcare providers empowered with advanced diabetes expertise. Our flexible, hybrid learning design expands access to expert-led diabetes education nationwide, enabling rural and underserved healthcare providers to engage in high-quality training while supporting continuous learning in an era of rapidly evolving diabetes care. By scaling this proven model, we are not only preparing more clinicians for advanced certifications such as BC-ADM and CDCES, but also helping close critical gaps in access so more communities can benefit from confident, highly trained care providers.
Meet the Founder
Matt Arnold, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Matt Arnold is the founder of Diabetes Care Academy and a leader in diabetes care and education. He has over 15 years of experience working with patients, teaching medical & pharmacy residents and students, and helping healthcare teams improve chronic disease outcomes through leading strategic population health initiatives.
In 2025, he was honored as Iowa Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year by the Iowa Coordinating Body of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), reflecting his commitment to advancing diabetes care and professional education.
Matt is a faculty member at the MercyOne Genesis Quad Cities Family Medicine Residency Program, where he teaches residents and students how to manage diabetes and other chronic conditions. He is the past director of the MercyOneGenesis Diabetes Care Management Program and the current director of the MercyOne Genesis FoodPlex—a food as medicine program that helps patients with diabetes and food insecurity get access to healthy meals, dietary counseling, dental care, and social resource support.
In addition to his clinical work, Matt serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine and is an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Preceptor for the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. He’s known for developing wellness and chronic disease management programs, leading quality improvement projects focused on population health and patient care, optimizing operational workflows, and mentoring future healthcare providers. His work and commitment to clinical excellence inspired the creation of Diabetes Care Academy—a comprehensive training platform that prepares healthcare professionals for BC-ADM and CDCES certification, offers diabetes-focused continuing education, and supports the delivery of high-quality diabetes care.
Who Can Benefit from Diabetes Care Academy Training
Our training is built for:
- Primary care providers (PCPs) and other healthcare professionals who want to enhance their comprehensive diabetes management skills
- Healthcare professionals including, physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants preparing for BC-ADM certification or working toward the CDCES credential
- Residency programs looking to implement a diabetes specialty training experience
- Health systems aiming to improve diabetes patient outcomes & quality measure performance
- Health insurers looking to improve value-based quality measure and Medicare star ratings performance
Whether you work in a clinic, hospital, or academic setting, our courses are designed to fit your schedule and meet your clinical needs.
What Diabetes Care Academy offers Healthcare Providers
We offer a variety of training options that are easy to use and designed for busy professionals. You’ll get access to:
- Live and pre-recorded sessions led by experts
- Interactive modules that focus on real-world diabetes care
- Clinical reference guides and practice implementation resources
- Free resources including live and on-demand webinars best practice teach tools, and operational workflows
Our curriculum offerings include:
- Advanced diabetes management training program for healthcare professionals
- Also serves as a BC-ADM certification exam preparation pathway
- Residency diabetes subtrack training program
- CDCES certification exam preparation program
- Diabetes continuing education – live and on-demand
We work closely with the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) to ensure our training aligns with BC-ADM and CDCES exam domains and credentialing requirements—so you can trust our courses to prepare you for certification and keep you up to date.
Flexible Learning That Fits Your Busy Life
We know healthcare professionals are busy. That’s why our training is:
- Self-paced and mobile-friendly
- Delivered in short segments to easily fit into your day
- Designed for immediate use in clinical practice
- Built to streamline your approach to BC-ADM & CDCES certification preparation & renewal requirements
- Developed to build confidence in complex topics quickly
You can learn anytime, anywhere—and apply what you learn right away.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re preparing for BC-ADM certification, working toward the CDCES credential, or simply want to improve your diabetes care skills, Diabetes Care Academy is here to help.