I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 2, and recognize what a huge difference it makes to have healthcare providers who truly understand the nuances of diabetes management. I went into healthcare with the goal of working in diabetes management and utilized Coach Bev’s courses to prepare for my CDCES exam in 2022 and BC-ADM in 2023. I am delighted to say that I (along with my Diabetes Alert Dog, Prim!) passed both exams on the first try! I refer to Coach Bev’s training materials regularly in my practice and know I will continually come back to Diabetes Ed Services for best practice updates. Thank you to Coach Bev and her wonderful team for this incredible service!

Marit Medefind, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM

Thank you for putting together well organized and comprehensive program. I was so worried about passing the exam when I read that it has a 65% success rate. I took the bundle course and passed on my first attempt! Using all of the options available to me: podcast, video, notes, and cheat sheets was worth the time and investment. 

I am so excited to have earned this certification with your help!

Annette King, MS, RDN, CDCES

I want to thank you all for the support you give to Diabetes Educators, but also to those of us preparing for the CDCES Exam. I truly want to THANK YOU for that! I just passed my exam on June 1st ,2023. I appreciate all that you do to simplify the updates and new evidence based practice information. The cheat sheets you provided were the one thing that I would say helped really reinforce the information for me. I also watched the boot camp videos. I had less stress because of your supportive site and that helped so much! I am so honored to be able to make Diabetes easier for patients everyday.

Carolyn Fletcher, BSN, RN, CDCES

Just wanted to share that I have passed the CDCES Exam today on the first try thanks to you and services including your lectures, cheat sheets and pocket cards! Would not have been able to do it without you guys! 

It has been my dream to be a Certified Diabetes Educator, since I decided to go to nursing school after seeing the effects diabetes has had on my family and friends closest to me, including my mom who has been my biggest inspiration through this whole journey. After starting my nursing career during a pandemic and 2 years of cardiac nursing. I can finally saw I am a certified diabetes nurse educator working at a diabetes education center with the most amazing team! All this success is attributed to your help and support. I am excited to continue to learn, grow , and learn to support the diabetes community as a CDCES! 

Sincerely, 

Kristen Ruggiero, BSN, RN, CDCES 

Kristin Velovitch and Julia McPherson, both clinicians at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital at Beachwood, recently passed their exams to become Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES). Kristin is the only Pharmacist in the market to hold this specialization and Julia is the only Registered Dietitian in the market, thus making Beachwood the proud host of two experts in Diabetes Care.  They are both actively involved in multiple hospital committees and look forward to incorporating this specialization in a way that provides exceptional patient care. Their studying together + DiabetesEd Services were INVALUABLE in their passing of their exams! Thank you!!

Kristin Velovitch PharmD, BCGP, CDCES & Julia McPherson, RD, CDCES

I am so excited. I passed the CDE exam today. This is the 3rd time I have taken it. It has been a several-year journey.

I have used your program every step of the way. Often times I listen to the podcasts during my commute. I enjoy listening to them when I am traveling or during my daily commute.

I want to extend a special appreciation to Beverly for spending time with me on the phone to improve.

I am an exercise physiologist with Cardiology. I am really looking forward to seeing how I can apply this information at work.

Thank you so much.

Matt Radzom, MS MBA RCEP CDCES PES CES FACHE

As a busy mom with 3 kids(5, 2.5, and 1 year old) I don’t really have much time. However, having Bev’s course readily accessible while on the train to work watching the courses, in bite-size lectures, or listening as a podcast/audio recording and also taking a few of the courses live was so helpful, not just for exam preparation but for my practice as a diabetes care and education specialist.

Moreover, Bev’s approach, her style, her humility and her overall compassion for people with diabetes is palpable. I remember one specific phrase she said in one course “I hear you and I honor that” was so profoundly meaningful to me, and I started speaking that way to people and I find that it just makes such an impact. Mind you, I am a former student of Jane Dickinson who is one of the pioneers of changing the language we use when speaking to and about people with diabetes, and somehow hearing her talk through all her lectures has just been so meaningful to me.

Even now that I am done with the BC-ADM exam, I know I will still purchase your bundles to stay on top of my diabetes updates and keep up to date on Standards of care etc.

Thank you Bev so much for all you do, and for this very important work of supporting diabetes care and education specialists(and aspiring ones). You are amazing and I love the work you are doing.

Esther Rov-Ikpah(Igu), MS, RN-BC, CDCES, BC-ADM

I want to thank Beverly and her team SO much for their support in preparing for the CDCES exam. It is hard to put into words how grateful I am for all the resources that this program provides, between the practice tests, her online courses, her responsive team to any questions and concerns I had, and all the additional resources and pocket cards, her courses were invaluable, and the primary reason I passed on the first try. After being diagnosed with type one diabetes in 2020, my goal has been to become a CDCES so that I can help others learn and thrive despite living with diabetes, so I’m very excited for this next chapter of my career.

Lindsey Brandt, BSN, RN, CDCES

Beverly’s boot camp was my key to passing the CDCES exam on 1/16/23. The videos and associated materials covered everything! I also took the Tots to Teens, Pregnancy, and Acute Care classes to fill in my own knowledge. All of the classes from diabetes education services are well presented and provide functional information. Now that I have my CDCES I feel like I could implement a policy on preventing hypoglycemia and implement using basal bolus as primary treatment over sliding scale in Acute care. This education was worth the time and financial investment.

Katelin Limon, RD, CDCES

Hi! My name is Adeeba Peerzade. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York City. I have worked in both in-patient and now outpatient facilities, and come across numerous encounters of patients with diabetes in both. 

With this certification and knowledge from Coach Beverly, I feel more confident, skilled and excited to be able to tackle and solve difficult diabetes situations and cases with patients of all backgrounds. I can see the direct impact of all the knowledge and work applied in the courses applied into real life practice. It is truly amazing to help patients fully counsel and understand their disease state further. The comprehensive and in-depth videos from level 1, 2, and 3 were extremely informative and prepared me for exam success. I would often listen to the educational podcasts to and from work and was able to test myself even when I was on-the-go. The numerous pocketbook flashcards for insulin, medication use, and various topics made it very easy to study and retain the information quickly. The lectures and poll questions provided an interactive atmosphere. 

 Beverly’s enthusiasm and care for patients shines through! Not only was the information useful on a clinical level, it truly guides you to keep social, physical and environmental factors in mind when it comes to dealing with patients. I just want to give a huge thank you to Beverly and the team for this fantastic resource. Beverly was always easy to reach and willing to help in case of any questions or clarification I came across. I couldn’t have done it without your support and I am so grateful for all the guidance. Thanks to you I was lucky enough to pass the exam in December 2022. I wish future CDCES good luck and much success! You got this!

Adeeba Peerzade, RDN, CDCES

I PASSED! I PASSED!! I PASSED!!! 

I cannot express how THANKFUL and GRATEFUL and APPRECIATIVE I am right now. Ms. Beverly pours her heart into making sure that every person who takes this course passes. I kept hearing her sweet voice while I was taking my exam yesterday. Even my little baby knows her voice now since I listened to all recordings with the baby.

Thank you again and again. Blessings and happy holidays!

Sincerely,

Chelsey Ankrah, Pharm.D., CDCES

My name is Jenna-Ann Del Borrello and I am a Registered Dietitian- Nutritionist based in Brooklyn, NY. I knew early on that I was going to obtain my CDCES credential as soon as I was eligible. I have always been passionate about providing medical nutrition therapy to people with diabetes and knew that taking the CDCES exam would enhance my knowledge and help me to provide the best all-around care possible to my patients and clients. I have worked in a variety of settings in my career and really take pride in seeing my patients and clients do well and flourish despite the stigma attached to diabetes. By expanding my knowledge and continuing to stay in the know having passed my CDCES- I am looking forward to what is in store for my future on both a professional and personal level. Thank you so much to Bev and the Diabetes Ed team- this Bootcamp series was beyond helpful!

Jenna-Ann Del Borrello MS RDN CDN CDCES!!!

Beverly’s bootcamp is a must to help you prep for a CDCE course! Beverly broke everything down in levels 1,2 and 3 in a way that is easy to understand and follow and is applicable to someone who is living every day with diabetes. Anyone can follow no matter what your diabetes background is ( whether you work a lot with diabetes or not very much). Beverly’s boot camp help me view people with diabetes that I interact with daily in a different light. Listening to her videos/podcasts and sample questions are key to helping you pass the exam.

I am a pharmacist by training so the toughest part for me by far was nutrition (I can tell you before this course I knew nothing about nutrition). Coach Beverly broke everything down in a way that I was able to learn, understand and apply when it came time to take the exam. 

Aside from the course itself, Coach Beverly and Bryanna always answered any questions I had quickly to help clarify anything I was unsure about. I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. The content is well organized and focused a lot on practical situations (which is very important when it comes time to take the exam.) I cannot recommend this course enough to help you prep for the CDCE exam! Coach Beverly is the diabetes expert!

Jessica Mina, PharmD, CDCES

I am so excited to let Diabetes Education Services know that I recently passed the CDCES exam! I have dreamed of becoming a CDCES since 2017 and my thanks go to coach Beverly and Bryana for helping me make my dream a reality. My passion about diabetes education and those living with the disease drove me, along with my desire to share accurate and compelling information with patients and colleagues to help improve care.

I heard about Diabetes Education Services from a co-worker in December 2021 when I spoke with Bryanna. She was very professional, intelligent, kind, and helpful. She explained the program in detail and answered all of my questions and she provided me with information about the classes, online courses, free resources, App access, and much more. I am beyond grateful for all the support I received from coach Beverly and Bryanna. Coach Beverly made learning so fun and easy to understand. She teaches exactly the way I learn. I always looked forward to attending classes, listening to webinars, and podcasts, and taking quizzes. Her passion, knowledge, and love for people living with diabetes are exceptional and she has inspired me even more. I have become more passionate, caring, and knowledgeable and I found myself talking to patients more effectively thanks to her example. When I used to say “diabetic”, “obesity”, or “blood glucose not in control”, now I use phrases like “people with diabetes”, “participant with excess weight”, “blood glucose above target”, etc.

I found the CDCES exam so EASY because of the coaching program and your teaching style was exactly what I needed to be successful. You provided me with all the tools and resources that I needed. Coach Beverly’s program has the WHOLE package for people like me who need to learn about special situations such as pregnancy or pediatric, and also about diabetes technology. I learned test-taking strategies like choosing the best answers by using a process of elimination. I have attended other diabetes courses in the past, but I had never felt ready for the exam until I attended your program. During the exam, I felt ready, confident, calm, and well prepared and I smiled as I heard Coach Beverly’s voice in my head. Coach Beverly not only teaches what you need to know to be successful in the CDCES exam but also, she teaches how to be an excellent diabetes educator. Throughout the entire program, I felt like I had my own, personal coach and tutor. Beverly and Bryanna always responded to my emails and my last-minute questions in a timely manner.

Again, THANK YOU, Coach Beverly, Bryanna, and all of the Diabetes Education Services staff for helping me make my dream a reality. As a person with a strong family history of diabetes, passing the CDCES exam is a HUGE personal accomplishment for me, and I could NOT have earned this certification without the Diabetes Education Services program. I plan to use Diabetes Education Services to obtain my CEUs and to polish my skills.

If someone is considering becoming a CDCES, they should absolutely consider this program. The designation CDCES after my name came from hard work and with help and support from Diabetes Education Services. Thank you, and I highly recommend you.

Judith Paul, BSN, RN, CCM, CDCES

I recently passed the CDCES exam on July 15, 2022. Thank you Beverly, for your wonderful program. I couldn’t imagine passing this exam without your valuable resources. Your program is well organized and created a stepping stone to my success. I’ve been a registered dietician for 12 years. My dream came true by passing this exam and it’s been a huge accomplishment for me. On top of passing the exam, the knowledge I gained through these exam prep courses is invaluable. Now that I have great insight on CGM, it helps a lot to counsel patients and collaborate with the providers. I’m very grateful for the guidance and support of Diabetes Education Services. Thank you, Bryanna, for the great customer care. I learned a lot about Diabetes management, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for the CDCES exam!

Punitha Gopalan, MS, RD, CDCES 

A very special thank you to Coach Beverly & Bryanna! I am from a small town & have been surrounded by individuals with diabetes my entire life. We did not have the access to medications & CDCES compared to those available now. I have dreamed of becoming a CDE since 2008. In 2008, I met Phyllus Justice, MPH, RD, LD, CDCES who became my mentor. Since 2008, so many new advances in medications, standards of care, and medical management of diabetes have occurred including a name change from CDE to CDCES. Sometimes life just gets in the way but I never gave up on my dream of becoming a CDCES. I started out purchasing many different programs and apps that were helpful but I never really had feelings of readiness or comfort sitting for the exam until I came across your site. I do believe it was God who led me to you all. I studied the 2021 & 2022 ADA Standards of Care, attended free webinars, and purchased the CDCES Deluxe Prep Bundle includes Levels 1, 2, and 3, plus the Test Taking, Diabetes Technology, & CV Risk Technology Toolkits only later to add Level 4 & the Virtual Diabetes Ed Conference, ADCES The Art & Science of Diabetes Self-Management Education Desk Reference 4th Edition, ADCES Review Guide for the CDCES Exam 4th & 5th Edition, Revised. Because of your support and programs, NCFH, Inc., & CBDCE, I was able to sit for the CDCES exam in February and passed on the first try! I had a dream that was delayed but is now a reality. Through attaining the CDCES credential, I have been able to expand my awareness of my knowledge and skills as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I promote the CDCES credential and the impact that the CDCES makes in the lives of persons with diabetes, their families, support system, and the community. I am honored to work & serve in the field of diabetes and provide services to the underserved, uninsured, underinsured, insured, veterans, active military, & all affected by diabetes in our community. As a person of color, it’s especially important to dig deep into the social determinants of health and ensure care that embodies diversity, equality, and equity.

Baleana Watts-McGilberry, RDN, LDN, CDCES

When I first started studying for the CDCES credential I started by reviewing the ADA and AACE Diabetes treatment algorithms. I’ll never forget the overwhelm I had at recognizing this was all information I needed to learn to pass the CDCES exam. After attempting to trudge through the ADA Standard of Care on my own for about 2 months and still feeling overwhelmed, I finally decided it was time to purchase Beverly’s CDCES Deluxe Prep Bundle. It was the best decision I made! It provided me with the structured study schedule I needed. Once I purchased it I counted out how many videos I needed to complete each week and created a study plan. This class forced me to ensure I was studying for about 3-8 hours per week and to complete the material on time. Beverly also breaks it down in a way that is relatable and easy to remember. Her candid and relentless humor makes it impossible not to hear her little quips and jokes playback in your head while you’re recalling information come exam time. She and Bryanna were also great at responding to questions via email. I felt like I had my own personal tutor the entire time. I’ve purchased exam study classes in the past but never received this level of personal care. Beverly even reached out to me personally when I was just a few days out from my exam to provide encouragement and answer some last-minute questions I was frantically trying to understand. With this support, I’m happy to say I passed! And so will you if you invest in the materials provided by Beverly and the team.

Kelsey Brown, RDN, CDCES

I was inspired in the diabetic field by my mom who was diagnosed with Type 1 as a teenager. She herself served as a diabetes educator for over 20 years. I watched her cheerlead, empower and change the lives of countless patients.  I became a nurse in 2010 and in 2014 began a career in pediatrics. A diabetes education position opened in our children”s hospital in 2020 and I proudly began my career in diabetes. I am a wife and mother of two young girls whom I homeschool along with my part-time work schedule. Life is beautiful and full! In the inpatient pediatric setting, we see a lot of children with Type 1.  I felt challenged knowing that the CDCES exam required a huge jump in knowledge as I ventured into the adult world and Type 2 management.  What an amazing role we have as educators.  When I see patients and families inundated with processed foods and a pace of life that pushes against healthy choices, the ability to teach and empower others to take back their health and their quality of life is something truly special. It is an honor to join this team of specialists. I am so very grateful for the guidance and support of Diabetes Education Services. They truly helped streamline an otherwise overwhelming endeavor. Thank you! 

Vanessa Mulligan RN, BSN, CDCES

I cannot express how grateful I am for Beverly’s prep course. I bought the level 3 Bootcamp and Test Taking Toolkit and felt well supported and prepared for the exam. I would’ve had to study for much longer and my test anxiety would’ve been through the roof without her program. She made complicated topics easy to understand and the interactive sessions made it enjoyable to learn even after a long workday. The med pocket guide is now an essential tool in my practice. She is truly a diabetes goddess! 

Rosalie Shanks, RDN, CDCES

Beverly, you are a BOSS! I read through the entire standards of care while making flashcards and then thought to myself that I really wish there was an interactive program on this information. I then found your program, which was exactly what I had wanted! You made the information SO much easier to understand and more interesting. You really inspired me! I plan to start a Diabetes Prevention Program in my community. Beverly is such an engaging speaker and I really enjoyed going on hikes and walks, while listing to the information. I recommend letting your supervisor know that you plan to prepare for and take this exam. I asked my work to pay for the initial exam fee and the CDCES Deluxe Prep Bundle package and I was pleasantly surprised when both were approved for reimbursement. Looking forward to completing continuing education units through Diabetes Education Services! 

Heather Spreafico, MS, RDN, CDCES

Many thanks to Coach Beverly and team for helping me navigate my way to successfully passing the BC ADM!  I really appreciated the abundant resources available on the website available for download and print. I listened to Coach Beverly to and from my way to work for several months and I have implemented her strategies for a patient-centered approach. I’ve learned so much that will last me a lifetime in diabetes management.

Jeanine Febres , APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM

Thank you Beverly for the amazing CDCES preparation. I passed the exam on my first try. You provided me with everything I needed! Handouts, Med Sheets, Slides, Podcasts, and much more. I utilized Bootcamp 1-9, the Test Taking Toolkit, and the App on my phone. There was so much to learn in so little time for this exam. Excited to move forward in my new hospital position with this certification where I’ll be implementing DSMES and DPP. Time to celebrate!

Robert Hildebrandt, RDN, CDCES

Big thanks to Beverly and the team for their fantastic resources and support. Passed both CDCES and BC-ADM 

Thank you to your team and your dedication to Diabetes management! 

Marina Dykhne, PharmD, BCACP, APh, CDCES, BC-ADM

A huge thank you to the team at Diabetes Education Services. During my dietetics education, I shadowed a dietitian and CDCES and felt this kind of work would be a good fit for me. I am lucky enough to have realized my wish and passed the CDCES exam in December 2021. When the proctor gave me my results, I couldn’t help but smile behind my mask. 
My initial preparation was reading the ADA’s Complete Nurse’s Guide to Diabetes Care and the Standards of Care. Beverly’s classes helped me to structure my knowledge and fill in my knowledge gaps. I purchased the CDCES Deluxe Prep Bundle and completed all the level 1 and 3 classes prior to the exam, then used the test-taking tool kits to boost my confidence. Even through online classes, Beverly conveys the human side of diabetes and shares her real-life experience. This makes the content more appealing and memorable. I am sure that I can learn a lot from the Level 2 classes and will now complete them in the coming months. I wish future CDCES candidates great success in their endeavors.

Gwen Vezin, RDN, CDCES, CHC

I would like to say THANK YOU, I passed the exam today! I am extremely grateful for the review classes and is so worth it! At some point in a difficult question, I heard Coach Bev’s voice, “you can do it”! lol

With so many topics needed to study for the exam, and so little time I had, Coach Bev’s classes organized it really well. Truly, I couldn’t have organized it myself- there are just so many topics.
And this exam is not easy lemme tell you, but I did it with y’all’s help!

Thank you and more power to you!

Pilipinas “Pinay” Catalan MSN, RN, CDCES

While studying for the CDCES exam, I used Beverly’s level 1, 2, and 3 courses along with the 5th edition review guide and I read
the 2021 Standards of Care. I thoroughly enjoyed Beverly’s calming tone while presenting the material in an easy-to-understand way! Before my exam, I relistened to level 2 which goes over the standards in detail. I felt more than prepared while taking the exam and I’m so thankful for Beverly’s material!! 

Megan Wolf RDN, LD, CDCES

I am so happy to share that this past weekend I earned the CDCES on the first try! I used the deluxe prep bundle (levels 1, 2, 3, and toolkits) which were key to my success. Coach Beverly is an incredible educator and makes the information easy to understand. I cannot recommend Beverly resources enough. Thank you again, Coach Beverly! 

Diane Ramos, MS, RDN, CDCES 

Coach Beverly’s program is amazing! I took Level 1 and 2 a year ago and added them to my resume and was able to get a job as an inpatient educator. Over the last 2 months I took Level 3 and passed my exam. Thanks so much!

April Potter, CDCES

I couldn’t be more thrilled to have passed the CDCES exam! I focused on levels 1, 2 & 3 to study for the exam and now I find myself listening to the level 4 modules because I am so inspired and want to learn more! The content is interesting and very thorough and the theoretical pieces apply to multiple medical conditions as new changes emerge in healthcare. I truly can’t thank you enough – thank you for helping me better help others. 

Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES CDN 

I’m excited to share that I passed the CDCES last weekend! I am so thankful for the hard work that went into preparing the “ultimate bundle” which is what I used to study for the exam. Because of your great program, I felt confident going into my test and more than comfortable with the material on the exam. Bev and her very helpful tips were a part of my daily life for the past few months and I am sure they will continue to be an integral part of my future! Thanks again, Bev!

Lauren McGarty, RDN, CDCES

I wanted to thank you for all the excellent education tools I purchased from you. They really helped to prepare me well for the CDCES exam!  I look forward to many more future continuing education opportunities with you. You are an incredible educator!

Jackie Haskins, RDN, LD, CDCES

I started my nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1995, achieved my LPN in 1997, and after taking some time off to raise my twin daughters, I finally obtained my RN in 2010. I then went on to finish my bachelor’s in Nursing in 2015. In 2019 I thought it was time for a change from bedside nursing. I love to educate and when a posting for an Inpatient Diabetes Educator popped up on our hospital job board, I thought, “That would be awesome, I have to apply”.  Once I joined our Inpatient Diabetes Education team, I quickly realized despite being a nurse for so many years, there was much more to diabetes management than I ever knew. My mentor Patricia Newsome, BSN, RN, CDCES encouraged me to follow Beverly and the Diabetes Edu team to assist with taking my CDCES exam, as she too credits her success to Beverly. Since August of 2019 when I started in this new role, I have been doing every free seminar, the question of the week/rational reviews, I have the app on my phone and I completed the 3-day seminar that was offered in April of this year. I printed EVERY resource Beverly and her team shared from medications to the parameters for diagnosing diabetes. Of course, I also studied the 2021 Standards of Care, but I 100% attribute my success on passing the CDCES exam on the first attempt to Beverly and her awesome team!! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to helping others achieve this special accomplishment.

Katherine Desmarais, BSN, RN, CDCES

I have passed my CDCES exam this week (08/16/21). I have used your courses (prep Bundle) to prepare for the exam.

 All the classes were very helpful. Thank you very much for all your help. I also used CDCES Coach APP and Review Guide for certified Diabetes Educator 5th Edition. 

 I am using my credential behind my name for the first time and I am so proud.  I also would like to be BC-ADM in the future. 

Thank you

Nisha Josey MS. RD. LD. CDCES

I am incredibly humbled to announce I’d taken my CDCES examination for the first time on July 2nd, 2021, and passed! As a registered nurse for over 16 years in various fields, most recently working in Endocrinology, a wife and a mother of 3 children, it has been the most rewarding achievement to help individuals living with Diabetes and furthermore collaborating with a treatment team of Endocrinologists, nurses, and registered dieticians. Despite my very busy work and family schedule, Coach Beverly’s enthusiastic spirit and creative teaching approach truly helped me to understand even the most complex information and she kept me engaged! I purchased and reviewed the Level 2 Standards of Care, Level 3 Boot Camp, and the 3-day Virtual Conference with Coach Beverly, Dr. Diana Isaacs, and Ashley LaBrier. I even found listening to the podcasts on repeat during my commute to work or during my afternoon walks so helpful! I would also highly recommend the pocket cards, practice tests and Standards of Care paperback for continuous reference! Thank you so much again, Coach Beverly! You were instrumental in helping me achieve this amazing credential!

Jasmine Reyes BSN, RN, CDCES

I took my exam in July and was successful in passing the first time.  I participated in one of the free webinars on preparing for the exam and also used the practice exams.  Both of these tools really helped with my success in passing.  The weekly test questions and rationales are also very helpful in understanding how the questions are worded.  The free medications cards I used as well, along with the other free downloads.  Getting this certification was very important to me and utilizing this program helped me in achieving my goal.

Tonya Lawson RN, BSN  CDCES

Thank you so much for your diabetes boot camp that was held at the beginning of this year. I had taken the CDCES exam a few times prior with no luck. After taking this course and focusing on my study I was successfully able to pass! I can now add CDCES to my credentials. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 

Shay Holbrook, CDCES

If you’re looking for your sign as to what prep course to purchase…this is your sign. I’m so excited to announce I passed my CDCES exam on the first attempt!  Beverly skillfully disseminates a large volume of information and presents it in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. I felt I had a decent understanding of the fundamentals and decided the purchase levels 2 (Standards of Care) & 3 (Boot Camp), which were perfect. Each lesson is available in the podcast version, which I loved! Most days after work I would go on a long walk and listen to the lectures on repeat. I probably listened to most of the lectures 2-3 times. Studying for the CDCES exam was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career and I use the information I’ve learned every single day in practice. 

Thanks, Beverly! 

Kayley Lynd, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

I’m a CDCES!! I have been wanting to add CDCES to my name since I became a dietitian in 2007, feels like forever ago now, I can’t believe I’m there now! In 2020 I was pregnant with my 3rd baby, I had to pick a professional goal per my annual review and I thought now or never. I was completely overwhelmed starting the studying process, through a Google search, I found Diabetes Education Services website and I’m so glad I did! I bought the Test Taking Toolkit followed by the Bootcamp Bundle. To be honest, I looked forward to listening to the interactive webinars, it was extremely helpful to have questions embedded in the live videos and recordings with explanations of answers, plus the knowledge I was gaining was already a big help as an outpatient dietitian.

My husband and I work full time and have 3 busy kids under 6, finding the time to study was a side job in itself, the Bootcamp was the perfect choice for me to cover all major points. Though I had test anxiety, it’s amazing what a good night’s sleep, good breakfast, confidence, and caffeine can do, Beverly’s program gave me the confidence I needed to pass! 

Carol Taylor, MPH, RDN, CD, CDCES

I just wanted to thank Beverly and the DiabetesEd team for the wonderful CDCES study program you have developed. I purchased the specialist prep bundle and I couldn’t have passed without it and literally heard Beverly’s words in my head as I sat for the exam. I’m beyond thrilled to add CDCES to my RN BSN credentials! Thank you so much!

Katy Barclay, RN, BSN, CDCES

I am so happy to share that I passed my exam!!   just want to say THANK YOU for the amazing way this program helped me prepare for my exam!  I would HIGHLY recommend it for anyone.  I genuinely look forward to continuing to study and learn through this program.  I absolutely love the presentations – so much knowledge shared in such a professional and kind and encouraging way.

I see people with diabetes in the inpatient setting, often when they are newly diagnosed.  As a nurse of 40 years, it has always been such a sacred moment and honor to meet people at a very scary crossroad in their lives.  Being certified helps me feel I am better equipped to help them as they begin to learn about the disease and how to avoid further complications.  It also helps me as I share new information with nurses.  I also love the collaboration with our Registered Dieticians (one is studying for this exam as well!) and with our physicians.

Thank you again, sincerely, for this wonderful program.

Anita Rich, DNP, RN, CHFN, CDCES

I’m so happy and proud to share that I PASSED the CDCES EXAM!

While the effort and interest had to come from me, the support from Coach Beverly and her staff was CRUCIAL for my success. I prepared for a long time and it was worth it!

I strongly recommend her 1-yr Subscription and if you can go to in-person training, you are going to love it! 

Bev is kind, nice, funny, smart, and the way she explains complex terminology into easy-to-remember information is what made the difference for me.

Thank you so much, forever! I look forward to continue learning, and I am sure I will be well utilized as a new CDCES Spanish-speaking Dietitian! 

Sarimin Rivera, RDN,CD,CLE,CDCES

I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to creating a fantastic program! I am pleased to announce that I successfully passed my CDCES exam this past Saturday. The DiabetesEd Specialist Deluxe Prep Bundle package was so helpful and really helped prepare me for the exam.

Hayley Perkins, RDN, CDCES

Thank you Bev for your online courses and support! I am excited to say that I passed my exam. I know without a doubt the courses helped me to succeed. I initially felt overwhelmed and didn’t think I would be able to do it.  Taking the courses and listening to Beverly helped me to formulate a plan. She inspired me to keep going. I have a learning disability, but the way the information is presented, in multiple formats, and the ability to return to the information allowed me to learn at my own pace. Instead of telling myself, I couldn’t do it. I starting saying “how do you swallow an elephant? One bite at a time.” The way the material is offered, starting with level 1 allowed me to grasp the information and build on it. When I felt ready, I moved onto level 2 and then the boot camp. On the test day, I can’t say I knew I would pass, but I knew I was prepared. During the test, I tried to put all of Bev’s recommendations into practice.  I suffer from test anxiety but could hear Beverly’s voice, which helped me to calm down and choose the best answer. On test day, I forgot to eat breakfast and by the time the test was over, I felt hypoglycemic. My daughter found this to be really funny, that the DE was hypoglycemic.

I belong in that other category, meaning I’m not a nurse, pharmacist, or dietitian. I’m a physical therapist by profession. My passion is wound care which I’ve been able to practice for 30 years. The majority of my patients are diabetic and I’ve witnessed firsthand how this disease profoundly changes lives. Acquiring this certification has been a desire for a long time. The inspiration came following my first wound care patient who was diabetic with multiple comorbidities. As I watched his life change from the loss of digits, then limb, and ultimately loss of life, I was forever changed to do what I could to understand this disease. It inspired me to become a diabetic wound care specialist, but it felt like only one piece of the puzzle. I was humbled by the knowledge diabetic educators possessed and provided. Now I am both humbled and grateful that it includes me.

Again thank you Bev for helping me learn how to eat that elephant.

Sandra McKinney, PT, DWS, CDCES

I just wanted to let you know I took the CDCES today and passed!!!!!!! 

Thank you so much for your countless hours of diabetes education. Your knowledge and courses helped me prepare for the exam and stay confident during it. Phew! So happy it’s over and so happy I put the time in so I can better support people with diabetes! 

Thank you Thank you!! 

Heather Frost-Malek, MS, RDN, CDCES

I wanted to let you know that after using your Diabetes Ed Specialist Deluxe Prep Bundle, I passed the exam last month on the first try! I wouldn’t have known where to start without these resources and I plan to continue my growth and learning from you in the future.
Thank you so much for your help and direction! 🙂

Athena Cameranesi, RD, CDCES

I wanted to let you guys know I took my CDCES exam yesterday and passed! Thank you so much for all the advice and information! I feel accomplished!

AnneMarie Arzenti RN, BSN, CHPN, CDCES

This past Saturday I passed the CDCES exam and couldn’t be happier!!! I took your fall boot camp series and studied hard while home caring for a 1-year-old and pregnant with my second! It was so hard (studying and the exam) but it was well worth it and paid off. I want to say a huge thanks, to you and the whole diabetes ed team, you made this information easy to understand and navigate. I felt truly prepared for the exam after completing your course and I can’t wait to take the knowledge I learned in your course and apply it in the field! 

Samantha Jahne, RN BSN CDCES

I recently took the CDCES exam and passed! Your Boot Camps and many other resources helped tremendously. Thank you for offering such amazing opportunities for learning.

Kim Crilly, RN, MS, CDCES

“I took the test today and passed. Thank you for your class and your amazing team. Your material was incredibly helpful. I am also working as NP for an endocrinologist already, I am coming full circle with my role as an educator and as a provider in taking care of our clients with diabetes.”

Eligio David Soliman Jr, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CDCES, CMSRN, ONC

” I passed my CDCES exam! I have never felt more confident and prepared going into an exam than I did after studying the content from Beverly’s Boot Camp series.  The resources provided were so helpful and the material was taught in an interesting way!  I have learned so much not only to help me pass my exam but to improve the lives of my clients.  I will be recommending your education services to many colleagues!  Thank you!”

Mary Condon, RDN, LDN, CDCES

” Your dedication to helping all those pursuing success in the Certified Diabetes Examination showed through. I read many reviews and felt confident that taking the Boot Camp was the right step to be successful. I watched all the videos and attended the live webinars. Beverly was a positive role model in her presentations and I felt motivated to continue onward. The resources provided each week were greatly appreciated and will be utilized in my career. The information I obtained from the Boot Camp was instrumental in my success in passing the exam the end of August. The exam was hard but I am grateful for the support. Thank you Beverly and the Diabetes Education Services team!”

Deborah Flaherty, MSN, APN-C, CNE, CDCES

I had been thinking about taking the CDCES exam for several years, but it always seemed very overwhelming. Then a coworker told me about her success with Beverly’s program, and as soon as I went through the first webinar I knew I’d be set up for success too. The combination of webinars and printable note-taking slides was perfect for my style of learning. I really enjoyed how Beverly so concisely presented information, and also interjected her real-life experiences to bring each topic full circle. I used her program as my exclusive study source, and it worked so well for me. It’s only been one month since I passed my CDCES exam and I’ve already recommended Beverly’s program to three CDCES hopefuls! I’m so grateful I found such an invaluable resource for my CDCES studying and for furthering my professional practice.

Melissa Thurnhofer, CDCES

“Beverly has an amazing gift for teaching. I was so glad to have found her website after googling materials for the CDCES exam. There was so much about diabetes that I did not know!!! Her courses are fun and comprehensive in the continuum of diabetes care. After waiting since the beginning of my college career to take the CDCES exam, I finally passed!!! I will continue to watch Beverly’s webinars for CEUs and for the BC-ADM!”

Ciara Manning- MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

“Beverly’s passion for helping others reach their goals is evident in everything that she does. I heard her speak several years ago at a diabetes education conference. Then I came across one of her webinars on YouTube while studying for the CDCES exam. Her easy to understand, direct guidance was crucial to my passing the exam. I particularly enjoyed her pocket guides and reasonably priced exam questions. Thanks, Beverly!”

Nova Elwood, RD LD CDCES

“I passed my CDCES exam today, and 1.5 years after passing my BC-ADM exam with the help of Diabetes Education Services as well as the ADA Standards of Care! I always listened to the podcasts when driving to my outreach sites as the Diabetes Education Services app is very user-friendly! Thank you, Beverly and the Diabetes Education Services Team!”

Julie Levy, M.Ed., RD, LMNT, BC-ADM, CDCES 

“Many thanks to Beverly and her team. I passed the exam on the first try-one and done! The materials in the CDCES prep bundle were well laid out, easy to follow and up to date. They were an excellent resource to prepare for the exam. I have directed all my colleagues preparing for the exam to get the materials. Thanks again!”

Anita Conner, MPH, RDN, CDCES

“I am a registered dietitian in Greenville, North Carolina. I have been wanting to become a CDCES for years now, especially after working 5 years inpatient. I am now in a wellness nutrition clinic teaching the DSMES healthy eating classes. I obtained my hours to sit for the exam but was so nervous as I have never been great at test-taking. I always made good grades, but test anxiety would get the best of me. I found out in my older years that I am an audio learner. A CDCES friend of mine directed me to Beverly’s website and boot camp options. The podcasts were my saving grace. I listened to them on my morning and evening, hour commute. Studied medication pocket cards and the resources listed under the boot camp slides like the HTN/HLD medication handouts. I passed the exam on, Friday, October 19^th, 2018. The way the material is presented in the boot camp was so helpful with answering these tough worded questions and scenarios. The practice exams, quizzes, and questions of the week were also a huge help. I don’t think I could have passed it without this program. Keep doing the good work and helping people like myself, so that we can help others!”

Gwyn Thompson RDN, LDN, CDCES

“I went into the test feeling great! Listening to Coach Bev on the webinars was delightful. She explains everything so well with real-life examples that just make sense and really helps you relate. From the first webinar, I was hooked. I would highly recommend her webinars. Thanks for helping me pass the CDCES exam. On the day of my exam, I felt prepared and confident. I would also like to add I am considered a type 1. I always tell my patients “I’m not only talking the talk, I’m walking the walk right alongside you” and now I can add that I’m also a Certified Diabetic Educator.. so very elated to have this certificate. This one is personal! I feel privileged to have it! It was not an easy exam but I kept remembering little tips that Coach Beverly said and it worked. I seriously did the superwoman pose about four times during the exam too! Thank you!!”

Maria Villafane, CDCES

“Anyone, and I mean…ANYONE, that is interested in taking the CDCES exam or simply becoming well versed in diabetes management — should take Beverly Thomassian’s courses. These tools along with various additional resources prepared me wonderfully to sit for the examination. I was not confident that I would pass (why? I DO NOT KNOW), yet I did – with an excellent score!  Beverly is the real deal and down-to-earth. Becoming a CDCES requires a large wealth of information, and she consolidates the main themes wonderfully. I appreciate that I even got a personal email from her, congratulating my success. What company owner and well-read instructor does that? Only someone who is one of a kind. Dear reader, you may be feeling the same way that I felt initially; please hear me when I say: “Utilize Diabetes Education Services!”

A. Fortenberry, RD, CDCES

“When first looking into the possibility of becoming a CDCES, I was pretty overwhelmed with the vast amount of material that the CDCES test covers. However, I had the opportunity to purchase a package of webinars as well as attend the training in Carmel, CA. I could tell right away that Bev and her team had a passion for Diabetes Education that was totally different than AADE’s trainings or webinars. All of the information they presented made the knowledge stick in a personal way. It also gave me new inspiration for working with patients with Diabetes and supporting their journey. 2 months after the Carmel training, I’m a CDCES and loving my work with Diabetes!”

Dylan Jones M.S. RDN, LD, CES, CDCES

“I passed my CDCES exam, what an amazing feeling! A huge thank you to Beverly and her team. I highly recommend Beverly’s CDCES Prep Bundle levels 1, 2, and 3 fundamentals course. Beverly is absolutely amazing. She not only made learning fun, easy to understand, and extremely informative. Her PowerPoints are to the point, easy to follow, and I loved her enthusiasm on the podcasts and in person. She provides so many great resources and tips along the way, in which I use in my own practice today! I had the pleasure of attending the diabetes educator course conference in San Diego and absolutely loved it.  Beverly is such a role model for all future diabetes educators with her extensive expertise, passion, and love for this community. Thank you, Beverly and team, for supporting me through this journey!”

Crystal Orozco, RDN, CDCES

“I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since July 2014. I completed the Coordinated Program in dietetics at the University of Missouri – Columbia. I have worked as an outpatient dietitian since May 2014 and set the goal to become a CDCES by the end of 2017.  Beverly’s CDCES Boot Camp came recommended to me by another CDCES at the clinic where I work. The different boot camp lectures, practice exams, and medication flashcards made me feel as prepared as possible when it came time to sit for the exam. Finally, in December 2017, I achieved my goal of becoming a CDCES. I have now recommended this program to other dietitians with the goal of becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.”

Brenna Webster, RDN, LDN, CDCES

“I attended Beverly’s conference and was blown away by the care and expertise she puts into this creative business of hers. She is a diabetes nurse because she truly cares for the patient – she advocates for them and translates to us how to best care for them as well. I was super inspired. As far as the exam, Beverly highlights what might be on it during her talks (because no one can really say). Not only is Beverly intelligent, highly experienced and caring, she is also hilarious and a real person. She doesn’t put up any fronts, and I just have a tremendous amount of respect for her. Fast forward, I passed my exam and am now practicing, and I know I’ve greatly improved how I work because of her. I can’t say enough good things.”

Hanna Rifkin, CDCES

“After some struggle with the exam, Beverly took the time to review with me some key points to help pass the CDCES exam. Her Boot Camp courses are very well organized and having those pocket cards to study went a long way. I had the pleasure of talking to Beverly and with her guidance, I was able to pinpoint the mistakes I was doing and pass. Also, focusing on the first 3 chapters of “The Art & Science of Diabetes Self-Management Education Desk Reference,” as suggested by Beverly, was paramount in my success. The last thing, Beverly praised me for not giving up, and that went a long way. I would not have done it without you. Thank you, Beverly.”

Gregorio Rodriguez MSN, RN, CDCES

“OMG!!! I am SO happy and grateful and honored to be able to write this note to you today and to be able to say these words! This morning I went in and took the CDCES exam in Hayward and I passed! It is so emotional! Tears flowing. THANK YOU!  Thank you for everything you do to make the world of becoming a CDCES a friendlier and attainable place Beverly! I listened to you for the past few months non-stop, my brain was overflowing full when I walked into that room today— most helpful was the repetition and your calm, engaging, compassionate voice. I stood up in the Wonder Woman pose about halfway through the test- I calmed my breathing- I looked for the BEST answer and basically just felt as ready as I could be.  All of those hours paid off.
Your courses are absolutely amazing!  Even more important (probably)- I learned SO much- I feel ready and set to use these skills to help people, more poised than ever before.
Thank you for being there and creating this platform! Anyone who follows this program can do it – it gives you tools, skills, confidence and underneath it all, I knew it would be ok even if I didn’t pass the first time- I knew I had learned so much more and would be able to do more, and I would have persevered- it gave me that, maybe strength.  I will always be grateful to all of you!! 
P.S. I also took Beverly’s advice to envision myself succeeding and created a vision board and in the center it had that title. So, yes, you played an incredible role in my passing the exam- so appreciative.”

Erika Deshmukh, MS, RD, CDCES

“I would like to thank Beverly for all of her guidance and expert advice with preparing me for the CDCES exam. I loved her approach and her tips for success were key to my success. I will recommend your programs, tips, website and CDE^® Coach App to my peers. Again, thank you for your knowledge and support!”

Erika Rosettie CDCES

“This is a dream come true. I PASSED!!! This is a dream come true.  I am currently the ONLY Latina and trilingual CDCES in my area.  Honestly, I believe I am the only Latina CDCES in the Capital Region of NY.  Thank you for your help during the Boot Camp series.”

Tatiana Alcantara CDCES

“I am so proud to add CDCES to my credentials! I learned an incredible amount of information to pass the exam and it has been rewarding to put my knowledge into practice. I couldn’t have done it without the Boot Camp!”

Laura Andromalos MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

“Classes are inspiring! I took the CDCES Exam in December 2016. Here is my selfie in the parking garage in SF just after passing. I loved that you get instant results.  Beverly’s classes both in-person and on-line are inspiring. That is what kept me focused and confident. (I did the Wonder Woman pose before clicking start on the exam and about halfway through). Maybe that helped too.”

Julie Lester RN, CDCES

“I passed! I passed! Thank you, Beverly and Susan, for having such a wonderful program available! Beverly, I appreciate your passion and teaching style. I took multiple study courses from you and felt super confident sitting down to take the exam. I am so glad it’s over with and now I can relax and enjoy the Holidays!!”

Tess Warwick MS, RDN, CDCES