2025 EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Monument – LaCroix Hall
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD
A day-long symposium providing best practices in diabetes care and management consistent with American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines.
Click here to register to attend virtually Click here to register to attend in person Click here to attend virtually2025 AGENDA
7:30 a.m.
Registration, Vendors and Light Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Announcements
8:05 a.m.
The Intersection of Diabetes and Chronic Pain: Mechanisms,
Challenges, and Management
Michael Huot, M.D.
Monument Health Pain Management
8:45 a.m.
Understanding Pump & CGM Downloads
John Palmer, D.O.
Monument Health Endocrinology
9:45 a.m.
Morning Break
10:00 a.m.
Using Observational Research to Inform Cardiometabolic Interventions:
The Strong Heart Study and Cooking for Health Study
Rae O’Leary, Assistant Director
Missouri Breaks Industries Research, Inc.
Mandy Fretts, PhD MPH
Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington
10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion/Case Studies
Moderator – John Palmer, D.O.
Monument Health Endocrinology
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and Vendors
1:00 p.m.
Managing DM in a Rural Setting
Kristen Legner, PA-C
Monument Health Primary Care
1:25 p.m.
GLP-1 Therapy in 2025: From Glycemic Control to Multi-System Impact
Zachary Petersen, PA-C
Monument Health Primary Care
2:05 p.m.
Sugar, Spice and Medication Advice:
Debunking Glucose-Control Claims and Spotting Hidden Hyperglycemia Culprits
Candace Jones, Pharm D, MSCR,
BCACP, CPP
Monument Health Endocrinology
2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break
2:45 p.m.
Metabolic Associated Liver Disease
Chantel Holz, CNP
Monument Health Gastroenterology
3:30 p.m.
Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers: More than Manicures and Mancaves
Dominique Tigert, Student Wellness & Prevention Coordinator
Northern State University
4:30 p.m.
Closing and Evaluation
DISCLOSURES: Please note that some agenda topics are currently being finalized and may be subject to change.