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“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

Question of the Week – February 12th, 2019

February 12th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week – February 12th, 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 12th, 2019

Mindful Monday | Eat more fiber – live longer

February 11th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Monday | Eat more fiber – live longer

The benefits of fiber have been supported by over a 100 years of research. A large new study reveals that eating more fiber can lower your risk of developing serious … Continue reading Mindful Monday | Eat more fiber – live longer