Sara Reece, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, BCACP, FADCES, FCCP | PCOM Georgia
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SARA (MANDY) WILSON REECE, PHARMD, BC-ADM, CDCES, BCACP, FADCES, FCCP

Interim Dean, School of Pharmacy
Assistant Dean of Student and Professional Affairs
Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Reece has a diverse background in the pharmacy arena. She has held positions in community pharmacy, state pharmacy association, public health, primary care and diabetes education. During her time at PCOM, she has coordinated and taught in multiple pharmacy practice courses. Her passion for diabetes and caring for patients with diabetes has led to her area of clinical and research specialty—endocrinology, with a focus in diabetes. She actively mentors colleagues who are pursuing a practice focused in diabetes. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator, Board Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist and Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management who actively serves as a clinician and educator. She provides clinical services at Hall County Health Department and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Family Medicine (Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program) in Gainesville, Georgia. She is a founding core faculty member of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine GME program.

In May 2015, Reece was appointed to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's Commission on Medical Cannabis, a committee established to help set Georgia's policies on medical marijuana. In 2015, she was elected to a three-year term (2016-2019) on the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Board of Directors. She currently serves as Treasurer of AADE. In 2017, she was inducted as a Fellow of AADE. Most recently, Dr. Reece developed a blog—Reece's Pieces in a Diabetes World—that offers practical information about medications for patients living with diabetes. 

Dr. Reece enjoys spending time with her family. Additionally, she is actively involved in her church's prayer ministry and serves as a facilitator for Divorce Care for Kids. 

Education

  • Doctor of Pharmacy, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2001
  • PGY1: Community Pharmacy Residency - Mercer University College of Pharmacy

Courses

  • Self Care and Holistic Wellness
  • Advanced Pharmacotherapy
  • Integrated Case Studies
  • Comprehensive Diabetes Management
  • Entrepreneurship: Building an Ambulatory Care Practice
  • Personal and Professional Development

Research

Dr. Reece's area of interest is diabetes. She has given podium and poster presentations on diabetes at regional and national meetings. She has published in several journals.  Below are recent highlights of presentations and publications.

June 2023

“Tying the Business of DSMES Together – Don't Get Left Behind.“ Invited speaker. American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.

May 2023

“Grow Your DSMES Program with Person Centered CGM Technology.“ Invited speaker. American Diabetes Association Webinar.

“Early and Intensive Management of Patients with Diabetes.“ Invited speaker. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education Virtual Clinical Forum.

March 2023

“Best Practices to Individualize and Optimize Diabetes Management With Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices” (iCGM Resource Center Webinar 3 Spring 2023). Invited speaker. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education Webinar.

December 2022

“Weight Management: One Size Does Not Fit All.“ Invited speaker. ASHP Midyear Meeting.

August 2022

“Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D): An Update for the DCES.“ Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

“You Make a Difference: How Advocates Continue to Shape Diabetes Care.“ Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

May 2022

“Comprehending Data from Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices and Developing a Management Plan for Persons with Type 2 Diabetes“ (iCGM Resource Center Webinar 2). Invited speaker. Medscape Live Symposium at American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting.

April 2022

“Stepping Forward with Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Internal Medicine Practice.“ Invited speaker. Medscape Live Symposium at American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting.

November 2021

“CGM in Community Pharmacies.“ Invited speaker. Expanding Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Technology in Community Pharmacies Virtual Roundtable, American Pharmacists.

October 2021

“A Practical guide to interpreting and implementing change based on clinical data retrieved from professional and personal use CGM.“ Invited speaker. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting.

August 2021

“Medications, Technology and Behavior Change for Older Adults with Diabetes.“ Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

“Comprehensive Medication Management Team-Based Cardiometabolic Care.” Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

 “GLP-1 Agonists and SGLT-2 Inhibitors: Cardiometabolic and Renal Protection.” Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

June 2021

“Optimizing CGM and Clinical Outcomes: The Role of the Pharmacist.” Invited speaker; webinar. American Pharmacist Association.

August 2020

“Considerations for Difficult-to-Treat Patient with Type 2 Diabetes.” Invited speaker; sponsored by Sanofi. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

“Balancing Act: Mental Health, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medication Needs.” Invited speaker. Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Meeting.

November 2019

“Risk Stratification in Population Health Management: Getting Started.” Invited speaker. American Association of Diabetes Educators Webinar.

August 2019

“Population Health: The Diabetes Educator Evolving Role.” Invited speaker. American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting.

May 2023

“Development of a Guideline-Based Clinical Decision Support Tool for Medical Education.” 2023 STFM Annual Spring Conference (Tampa, FL).

December 2022

“Establishing an Interprofessional and Collaborative Continuous Glucose Monitoring Service in a Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education Clinic.” 2022 ASHP Midyear Meeting (Las Vegas, NV).

October 2022

“Opinion Paper from Endocrine and Metabolism PRN on Diabetes Technology & Role of the Pharmacist.” 2022 ACCP Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy (San Francisco, CA).

September 2022

“Utilization of CGM to Lower Hemoglobin A1c.” Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement (Savannah, GA).

September 2021

“Leading and Teaching Interprofessional Education Beyond Resilience.” National League of Nursing Education Summit (Washington, DC).

December 2020

“Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Disease in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus and Hemoglobin A1c >8% in a Family Medicine Clinic.” ASHP Midyear Meeting (Virtual).

December 2019

“Team Based Intervention to Address Sulfonlyurea Use in Elderly Population in Family Medicine Practice.” Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Practice Improvement (Phoenix, AZ).

Reece S. Diabetes Management in Older Adults. In: Irons BK, Meredith AH, eds. Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program, 2023 Book 2. Geriatric and Pediatric Care. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2023.

Clements J, Reece S, et al. Significant publications in diabetes pharmacotherapy and technology in 2020. Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism. Published online March 6, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2023.2187618

Hess R, Reece S, et al. Diabetes technology: A primer highlighting the role of the pharmacist. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Published online November 7, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1733

Clements J, Reece S, et al. Clinical review and role of clinical pharmacists in obesity management: An opinion of the Endocrine and Metabolism Practice and Research Network of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Published online August 9. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1512

Reece, SW, Beltran A., Nattama S. Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Visiting an All Too Familiar Preventable Emergency. ADCES in Practice. July 2021; 9 (4): 24-29.

Mobley-Bukstein W., Reece S., Hebdon K. Special Considerations in the Management and Education of Older Persons with Diabetes. ADCES in Practice. July 2021; 9 (4): 30-42.

Reece S., Williams C., Trusty V., Brahmbhatt E. Population Health: Integration of Diabetes Educators and Care Coordinators in Addressing Care Gap. AADE in Practice; July 2019:25-28.

Reece M, Weiner S. Pharmacists can assist with diabetes-related insurance, adherence issues (Diabetes in Real Life). Endocrine Today. November 2018;16(11):8.

Reece M, Weiner S. Helping people with diabetes navigate the OTC aisle (Diabetes in Real Life). Endocrine Today; October 2018:16(10):15.

Reece SW, Blewett P, Westfall D. Managing Medical Conditions and Medications for Long-Distance Riders. IB Magazine; Spring 2013:36-39.

Awards

  • Faculty Preceptor of the Year 2023, PCOM School of Pharmacy
  • Fellow of American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2022
  • Faculty Preceptor of the Year 2022, PCOM School of Pharmacy (Georgia Campus)
  • Teacher of the Year 2019, School of Pharmacy
  • Outstanding Allied Health Professional Award - Healthy Hall Awards from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
  • Fellow of American Association of Diabetes Educators
  • Peach Teaching Award, 2012-2013
  • Silver Shovel Award Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 2011
  • 40 under 40 Pharmacists Georgia Pharmacy Association, 2003

Memberships

  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  • American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy
  • American Diabetes Association
  • American Pharmacists Association
  • Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International
  • Georgia Pharmacy Association

Grants

Wilson SA. Development and Evaluation of a Mild Cognitive Impairment Screening and Education and Medication Therapy Management Service. American Pharmacists Association Foundation. Received July 2005. $1,000.

 

Media

Blogger, Reece's Piece's In a Diabetes World

Practical information about medications for people living with diabetes. 
YouTube Channel: Reeces Pieces Diabetes

 

April 2023

Guest, Yumlish Podcast, Continuous Glucose Monitors

January 2023

Facebook Live with DiaTribe

October 2022

Blog, Wealth of Opportunities to Upgrade Your Diabetes Technology Knowledge, Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

August 2022

Interviewed by Endocrinology Network on Updates on CKD Management for T2D

Interviewed by touchEndocrinology on ADCES22: Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes: An Update for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

May 2022

Interviewed by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and American Diabetes Association on Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia

April 2022

Blog, It’s Time to Put Your Hat in the Ring for Leadership, Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

March 2022

Guest, Diabetes Primetime (Topic: Diabetes Medications)

July 2021

Blog, Semaglutide Game Changer for Treatment of Obesity and Overweight, ACCP Endocrine and Metabolism PRN

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topic: Glucagon)

June 2021

Blog, Meds, Tech and Behavior Change in Care of Older Persons with Diabetes (ADCES)

April 2021

Educational Videos, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Pharmacy Times Continuing Education

Blog, Diabetes and the Cardiometabolic Continuum Track ADCES21

March 2021

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topics: Diabetes Medications and Weight Loss)

December 2020

Practice Spotlight, ADCES Personal Continuous Glucose Monitoring Implementation Playbook

August 2020

Blog, Building Your Advocacy Knowledge and Skills During ADCES20 (Advocacy Committee, Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists)

April 2020

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topics: COVID-19 as Relates to Persons with Diabetes)

March 2020

Guest, The Value of Team Based Care, The Huddle (Podcast of Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists)

February 2020

Blog, Welcome to Atlanta, The ATL, Hotlanta, The City in the Heart of the South, for Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) Annual Meeting 2020 (ADCES 20)

August 2019

Blog, Gestational Diabetes, for Diabetes Sisters Newsletter

June 2019

Guest, What to Know Facebook Live (Topic: Diabetes Medications)

December 2018

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topics: Diabetes Medications and HIV)

May 2018

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topic: Metformin)

February 2018

Diabetes: How to Safely Take OTC Medicines for Cold or Flu, blackdoctor.org

Interviewed for article on diabetes and flu activity for Endocrine Today (published March 2018)

December 2017

Guest, Diabetes Late Nite Podcast (Topic: Medication Adhere and Affording Medications)

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