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Help improve access to Diabetes Education

June 15th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Help improve access to Diabetes Education

A new bill was introduced into congress (HR 5768) designed to allow more hours and less financial burden for those seeking DSME. If approved, Diabetes Educators would be able to … Continue reading Help improve access to Diabetes Education

“Poor sleep may fuel harmful eating habits and diabetes”

June 14th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Poor sleep may fuel harmful eating habits and diabetes”

We make many decisions through out the day, making sleep a priority can not only improve your next morning but can have lasting effects on your long-term health.  We also … Continue reading “Poor sleep may fuel harmful eating habits and diabetes”

“Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression”

June 12th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression”

  Strong bodies may build strong minds, according to a meta-analysis conducted by JAMA Psychiatry in June 2018. The physical benefits of weight training have been well known and documented … Continue reading “Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression”

“Bill to Expand Access to DSMT Introduced to Congress”

June 4th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Bill to Expand Access to DSMT Introduced to Congress”

Bill to Expand Access to DSMT Introduced to Congress on May 22, 2018. On May 10th, Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management … Continue reading “Bill to Expand Access to DSMT Introduced to Congress”

Hospital & Hyperglycemia Webinar Update!

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Hospital & Hyperglycemia Webinar Update!

Level 2 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia – updated & recorded ready for viewing!   Research clearly demonstrates the importance of glucose control during hospitalization to improve outcomes not only in the … Continue reading Hospital & Hyperglycemia Webinar Update!

Kim Higgins Excellence Award Acceptance Speech by Beverly

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Kim Higgins Excellence Award Acceptance Speech by Beverly

It is such an honor to receive the Kim Higgins Excellence award from the CA ADCES Board and Coordinating Body. I want to thank those who nominated me and the … Continue reading Kim Higgins Excellence Award Acceptance Speech by Beverly

Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

Economics and Diabetes; we know that other factors impact the risk of diabetes and GDM in women. Some of these factors include socioeconomic status and the environment. One in three … Continue reading Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.

This increase may be associated with targeted marketing geared toward normalizing alcohol consumption for women and other social pressures. Unfortunately, women are more likely to suffer negative health consequences from … Continue reading Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.