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May 2025 eNews Letter

Happy May!💚

We’re celebrating Tiffany’s birthday with a 20% Off Sale—plus a special newsletter featuring important diabetes updates you won’t want to miss!

I am sure you have read hopeful yet conflicting information on the promise of Vitamin D in reducing inulin resistance and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Nutrition expert Christine Craig helps us sort fiction from fact so we can pass along accurate recommendations to our clients and colleagues.

You know walking is excellent for improving health, but what about taking it up a notch with rucking or kicking the intensity? Walking is one of the most accessible activities, and it gives everyone an excuse to enjoy nature and those moments of awe.

Type 5 diabetes is now officially recognized by the International Diabetes Federation as a new form of diabetes. Increased awareness of type 5 diabetes may help prevent misdiagnosis due to features similar to type 1 diabetes. Learn more about this condition that primarily affects undernourished teenagers and young adults.

Coach Beverly is kicking off the launch of her new book, Healing Through Connection for Health Care Professionals.

This deeply personal book invites you into the pivotal moments that shaped her career and calling. In this month’s article, you can read about her earliest experiences at a Chinese Restaurant where she found refuge.

She will post a new story each month so you can access the behind-the-scenes stories of struggle, growth, and hope that fueled her passion for transforming diabetes care.

With gratitude and appreciation,

Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Tiffany, Christine, & Katarina

Join us for this upcoming Webinar

May 13th, 2024 @ 11:30am PST

We are living longer & more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering the reduction of medication & insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.

Objectives:

Self-management considerations for older individuals.
Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.

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**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.cbdce.org). CBDCE does not approve continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.

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