As I returned from Chicago after the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Board of Directors orientation and quarterly meeting, I found myself reflecting on what it means to lead in a field that is evolving faster than ever. With rapid advances in technology, changes in telehealth opportunities, and the emergence of new therapies like GLP-1s for obesity treatment, it is clear that the future of diabetes care will be shaped not only by seasoned experts but also by those willing to step forward, ask questions, and share fresh ideas. Walking into that room as an incoming board member…