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Red Flags for Low Digital Literacy in Diabetes Care

January 28th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Red Flags for Low Digital Literacy in Diabetes Care

By: Sarah Beattie, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES Digital literacy is a key social determinant of health, yet up to one-third of Americans struggle with basic digital literacy skills.¹ In diabetes care, … Continue reading Red Flags for Low Digital Literacy in Diabetes Care

Question of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

January 27th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

KC has type 2 diabetes, diagnosed 5?years ago. They report low physical activity, frequent sugar-sweetened beverage intake, and high stress related to work. Last A1c was 8.2%. KC reports previous … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

Rationale of the Week | What to Assess When Looking for PAD?

January 22nd, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What to Assess When Looking for PAD?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on what needs to be included in the initial screening for PAD, according to ADA Standards. 56.08% of respondents chose the best … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What to Assess When Looking for PAD?

Grief and the Role of the Diabetes Educator

January 21st, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Grief and the Role of the Diabetes Educator

By: Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES MK has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 52 years, most recently using an AID system. He views himself as in generally … Continue reading Grief and the Role of the Diabetes Educator

Question of the Week | What Does J.C.’s Family History & Lab Work Reveal?

January 20th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What Does J.C.’s Family History & Lab Work Reveal?

J.C. is a ten-year-old female with a family history of type 1 diabetes. Her 7-year-old brother was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago. J.C. has no complaints and … Continue reading Question of the Week | What Does J.C.’s Family History & Lab Work Reveal?

Two Big Announcements – Scholar & Test Success Webinar

January 19th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Two Big Announcements – Scholar & Test Success Webinar

Featured Articles __________________________ CDCES Boot Camp Flash Sale- Save 15% | Earn 50+ CEs & Prepare for Certification ADA Standards with Coach Beverly | Jan 29th Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference | April 15th-17th … Continue reading Two Big Announcements – Scholar & Test Success Webinar

2026 Bridge Scholarship Program Now Open | Apply Today!

January 16th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 2026 Bridge Scholarship Program Now Open | Apply Today!

Apply today for the 2026 Bridge “Making a Difference” Scholarship Applications Open Through Jan 15 – Feb 15th. Recipients announced on Feb 23, 2026! Apply for the 2026 Bridge “Making … Continue reading 2026 Bridge Scholarship Program Now Open | Apply Today!

Rationale of the Week | CS’s A1C Climbs After Experiencing Distress

January 15th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | CS’s A1C Climbs After Experiencing Distress

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on CS’s A1C climbing after experiencing distress. 50.55% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | CS’s A1C Climbs After Experiencing Distress

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