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Happy National Heart Month | Mindful Monday

February 25th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Happy National Heart Month | Mindful Monday

February is National Heart Month!  This month we want to help our communities lower their risk of heart disease. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing heart … Continue reading Happy National Heart Month | Mindful Monday

Free Resource Friday | Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar!

February 22nd, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Free Resource Friday | Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar!

Join us for free on March 1st @ 11:30 am PST Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm … Continue reading Free Resource Friday | Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar!

“Remembering Quincy, a Beloved Koala with Type 1 Diabetes”

February 21st, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Remembering Quincy, a Beloved Koala with Type 1 Diabetes”

In the summer of 2018, the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute and San Diego Zoo teamed up to help Quincy, a koala, manage his diabetes. Quincy was well-known for being diagnosed … Continue reading “Remembering Quincy, a Beloved Koala with Type 1 Diabetes”

“Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet”

February 20th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet”

A recent study by the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore has found that Americans are beginning to cut down on poultry, fish, and red meat consumption. … Continue reading “Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet”

Question of the Week – February 19th, 2019

February 19th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week – February 19th, 2019

According to the National Credentialing Board for Diabetes Educators, (NCBDE) the CDCES® Exam Content Outline will be updated starting July 1st, 2019. To celebrate this update, we will be basing our 2019 Questions of … Continue reading Question of the Week – February 19th, 2019

Mindful Monday | Exercise does help prevent depression

February 18th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Monday | Exercise does help prevent depression

An international study has found a strong link between exercise and depression. Commonly, exercise has been thought to prevent depression, but a study of the genetics of 300,000 people has … Continue reading Mindful Monday | Exercise does help prevent depression

Free Resource Friday | What We Say Matters, Free Webinar Ready for Viewing

February 15th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Free Resource Friday | What We Say Matters, Free Webinar Ready for Viewing

Language & Diabetes, What we say matters | Resources What we say matters. As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of … Continue reading Free Resource Friday | What We Say Matters, Free Webinar Ready for Viewing

Happy Valentine’s Day | Dark chocolate can lower stress and inflammation, improve memory

February 14th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Happy Valentine’s Day | Dark chocolate can lower stress and inflammation, improve memory

Happy Valentine’s Day from Diabetes Education Services! Enjoy something sweet. No guilt required. Recent studies have shown dark chocolate has a positive impact on brain function. The study conducted by … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day | Dark chocolate can lower stress and inflammation, improve memory