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As you have heard on the news, the town of Paradise and surrounding areas have been completely devastated.
Most of the homes and businesses are gone, leaving thousands of people and families searching for shelter.
What is needed now is donations to emergency relief funds so people can start rebuilding their lives.
So many have reached out to check in on us and we appreciate your outpouring of love and support.
Coach Beverly and Anne are determined to keep moving our company forward while supporting the evacuees of Paradise and surrounding communities
SALVATION ARMY Camp Fire Response Center opened a distribution center at 1100 Marauder Street in Chico to serve the needs of individuals affected by the Camp Fire and we are still serving at 8 shelter locations. The warehouse will be a site to collect in-kind donations and to distribute items to fire survivors. Click this link to view needed items and contact info.
Salvation army volunteer sign up here The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help fire survivors get needed supplies and restock the warehouse. Lots of volunteer opportunities available.
Here are a few reputable organizations that you can feel good contributing to knowing that the funds will get to the people who need it most.
Thank you again for all your kindness and concern!
If disaster hits, people with diabetes may need emergency supplies and help fast.
THE DIABETES DISASTER RESPONSE COALITION (DDRC) FORMED IN 2017 IN RESPONSE TO A SUCCESSION OF DEVASTATING ATLANTIC HURRICANES THAT IMPACTED THE MAINLAND US AND TERRITORIES. THE DDRC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS DERC) IS A NATIONAL COALITION OF NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE DIABETES COMMUNITY AND/OR WHO HAVE A ROLE IN PLANNING AND EXECUTING SUPPLY CHAINS, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES DURING TIMES OF DISASTERS.
Please check out their website at https://www.diabetesdisasterresponse.org/contact/ if you are a diabetes healthcare provider and are requesting information about diabetes supplies during disasters.
Hello Wonderful Community Members,
Many of us want to help, but we are not sure how.
I have put together of volunteer and donation opportunities. If you have more to add let me know and I will keep growing the list.
Thanks – Beverly
SALVATION ARMY Camp Fire Response Center opened a distribution center at 1100 Marauder Street in Chico to serve the needs of individuals affected by the Camp Fire and we are still serving at 8 shelter locations. The warehouse will be a site to collect in-kind donations and to distribute items to fire survivors. Click this link to view needed items and contact info.
Salvation army volunteer sign up here The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help fire survivors get needed supplies and restock the warehouse. Lots of volunteer opportunities available.
Here are a few reputable organizations that you can feel good contributing to knowing that the funds will get to the people who need it most.
Thank you again for all your kindness and concern!
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently issued a new set of guidelines regarding the health and safety of chemicals present in the food supply. The AAP, in combination with other medical advocates, have begun to express concern with the effects of these chemicals on the body’s natural hormones “that may affect long-term growth and development.”
These chemicals are commonly present in processed meats, canned foods, and plastic food containers. The chemicals of most concern are nitrites and nitrates, which are primarily present in processed meats and are used as preservatives. Phthalates are another chemical that is commonly used to make plastic products for packaging and bisphenols are used to line metal cans for canned food items.
The American Chemistry Council is currently attempting to fight these new guidelines with the argument that these chemicals are safe “in typical uses at typical exposure levels.” However, no concrete evidence is present to back this claim.
Separately, scientists at UCSF have found that many pregnant women have environmental organic acids or E.O.A.s present in the blood. These environmental organic acids contain bisphenol and “have chemical structures similar to hormones, which may disrupt the endocrine system of the fetus and interfere with development.” The Environmental Journal of Health Perspectives have shown this disruption to cause genetic defects, fetal damage, and even cancer.
For children, the exposure to these chemicals are particularly detrimental. The metabolic systems and organs are still developing which can cause long lasting issues. The hormone-like structure of these chemicals can mimic or even block the action of hormones that are responsible for the development of the brain and sex organs. They can also disrupt metabolic processes that may lead to an increased risk of obesity.
In summary, the AAP suggests:
To learn more about the detrimental effects of food chemicals on fetal development, check out the article by The New York Times Chemicals in Food May Harm Children.
Contributed by: Sofia Sepulveda
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The Camp Fire has deeply affected our sister community of Paradise and beyond. As we sit down in our homes for Thanksgiving dinner, we realize that many of our colleagues, friends and patients with diabetes, will celebrate Thanksgiving in a shelter, facing an uncertain future.
World Central Kitchen is making and serving 15,000 Thanksgiving meals as a gesture of love and community to those displaced by the fire. Bev and her boys volunteered at the World Central Kitchen to make over 500 sandwiches for the first responders and meals for local shelters. But, when an entire town is destroyed, there is so much more to be done.
Coach Beverly and Anne are donating $5,000 to local Camp Fire Organizations through our Online University sales. It’s our message of hope to those struggling through this crisis that, “we believe in you.”
If you are interested in contributing, here is a listing of Camp Fire Organizations.
A heartfelt thanks to all of you who have reached out to us and contributed funds or asked how to help. We love and appreciate our diabetes community. You are AWESOME.
This Thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for all our colleagues and friends who are dedicated to improving the lives of those living with diabetes.
We wish you all love, laughter and the gift of deep connection at your holiday gathering this year!
Join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) this month as they raise awareness about type 1 diabetes!
Starting in November, JDRF kicked off Diabetes Awareness Month by sharing personal stories of adversity and perseverance. They are launching a campaign to remind communities that people are not defined by their type 1 diabetes. Here is a brief list of some updated terms to use when talking about diabetes.
They have jazzed up their website so users can access fun and informative quizzes on the JDRF website to test your knowledge of type 1 diabetes.
Plus, on the site, users can also create their own “#ImTheTpye” profile to join the community and spread awareness of type 1 diabetes, like this adorable teenager in the photo. JDRF will also be taking steps to increase research funding as well as guaranteeing that all individuals have access to proper diabetes care.
Make sure to check the JDRF Website after World Diabetes Day on November 14 for more personal stories and blog posts!
Even when everything goes according to plan, the holiday season can be stressful. We get out of our usual rhythms of sleep and work. There are travel negotiations, eating out, parties, counters filled with treats, kids on vacation and visitors.
What can we do to make it through the holiday season and be ready to embark on the new year feeling our best? We have ten strategies for you and your patients. And even if you can’t do all ten, just pick one or a few that you feel you can commit to and succeed with most of the time.
1. Be a sleep warrior – Americans are 
Goal: Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. You deserve it.
2.
Goal: Work toward 30 minutes of activity a day.
3. Don’t forget the Fiber – With all the snacks and tempting foods, whole healthy foods may take a back seat. Enjoy the abundance of seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains that are fiber rich and that decrease inflammation. Examples include; yams, squash, mandarin oranges, almonds, pistachios, quinoa, kale, brown rice, warm oatmeal, salads and broth based soups.
Goal: Strive to eat at least 25gms of fiber a day.
Goal: Keep hydrated by enjoying plenty of water.
5. Keep an eye on alcohol – While it’s true that red wine offers a beneficial anti-inflammatory 
Goal: Limit alcohol to one drink a day women, two drinks a day for men.
6. You are already sweet enough – Holidays and sugar go hand in hand. If possible, try and eat less than 6 teaspoons of added sugar (does not include natural sugars found in fruit and milk). This goal may not be realistic on all days, but aim for success 80% of the time. Excess sugar intake can cause inflammation and buildup of fat in the liver. One strategy is to limit sugar intake during the day and save your 6 teaspoons for that special desert or parties. When looking at labels, it is helpful to know that 1 teaspoon equals 4 gms of sugar.
Goal: Limit sugar to 6 teaspoons a day.
7. Your teeth need extra special attention – Taking care of our 
Goal: Brush teeth at twice daily and floss at least one daily.
8. Keep connected to friends and family who love you just the way you are! – As enjoyable as holidays can be, reuniting with family can also cause stress and stir-up emotions. Feeling out of sorts can lead to stress eating and decrease self-care. If possible, reach out to a trusted friend to share your feelings or keep a holiday journal. Consider bringing a favorite book along during your travels that you find inspiring and comforting. Give yourself permission to steal away for some quiet time.
Goal: Self-care is important during the holidays.
9. Enjoy an Oxygen Cocktail – Studies show that when humans venture into natural outdoor settings, heart rate and blood pressure improve. Take a moment to appreciate the feeling of the air on your skin, take a deep breath of fresh air, try to find nests in leafless trees, listen to the animal sounds and bird songs and just enjoy that moment.
Goal: Step into nature daily.
10. Take inventory of things that you are grateful for – 
Goal: Take note of special moments.
10 Steps to Survive the Holidays PDF – a great handout that includes the info above to print and share with your friends, patients and colleagues!
This one-hour complimentary journey will expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how foods, the environment and our medical practices have impacted our gut bacteria over time and strategies we can take to protect these old friends. You can either view the webinar for free, or to receive additional CEs, purchase the webinar.
View the webinar now:
This webinar is free and you can view at any time, on any device.
Giving back to those displaced by the Fire in Paradise, CAIf you purchase the Gut Microbiome Online Course, (1.0 CE for $19), all proceeds will be donated to those displaced by the fire. Now through 11/30/2018.
Or, click this link to see other giving options. Every dollar helps.
FREE Live Webinar November 14th, 20
19 at 11:30 a.m. PST
New content and exciting research findings!
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.
This one-hour complimentary journey will expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how foods, the environment and our medical practices have impacted our gut bacteria over time and strategies we can take to protect these old friends. Join us!
Webinar topics:
Presented By: Gutsy Bev and the Microbials
Feedback from a recent participant:
“This Webinar New Horizons is filled with Bev’s energy, knowledge, and passion for diabetes that she replicates in all her teachings. She puts a demand on herself to be a mentor to all. Her information is well organized, full of current/relevant research, and helps CDCES’s * view into future as a changing world impacts diabetics. I find her to be the most exciting and engaging educator and … OUTSTANDING teacher!!”
The goal of this conference is to give voice to courageous women leaders who have made a significant impact in their communities and beyond. We have carefully created an agenda that includes a collection of women leaders and trailblazers in the field of diabetes. We are inviting them to share their journey and vision to inspire a generation of future luminaries.
Our Intention is to inspire diabetes health care professionals to take risks, try new approaches and envision themselves as powerful change agents.
To generate excitement and action toward change, we are building in purposeful time for networking, creating a plan for change and brief activity breaks between speakers.
Women as Change Agents Conference Brochure
Women as Change Agents Conference Agenda
Registration Fee: (includes breakfast, lunch, Diabetes Med PocketCards, CE Certificate)
See Bio Page for detailed speaker information
This conference is a labor of love and passion. It is a dream co-opted by two Diabetes Nurse Specialists who believe that woman make a powerful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.
Registration Information:
Date: May 10th, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: AC Hotel San Francisco Airport / Oyster Point Waterfront
CEs – 7.5 for Nurses, RDs and CA Pharmacists