If you are like me, you can’t wait to read through updated ADA Standards of Care (SOC). The SOC booklet version doesn’t arrive for a few weeks. But don’t worry, we have a solution.

Start reviewing the Standards Today with our CDCES Coach App!

Click below to download our CDCES Coach App to read the Standards today.

• CDCES Coach App for iOS devices

• CDCES Coach App – Google

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You are invited to join Coach Bev on February 3rd at 11:30 for an intensive 2-hour live webinar reviewing what Diabetes Specialists need to know about the updated standards.

Enroll in our Level 2 | ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs

This course, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. Join Coach Beverly as she summarizes the 2022 updates to the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provides critical teaching points and content for health care professionals involved in diabetes care and education.

Objectives:

1. A review of changes and updates to the 2022 ADA Standards of Medical Care
2. Identification of key elements of the position statement
3. Discussion of how diabetes educators can apply this information in their clinical setting

Intended Audience:  This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for their patients with diabetes and other related conditions.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2022 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• Recorded on December 15, 2021 – Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
• Recorded on December 21, 2021 – Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | 1.5 CEs
• February 3, 2022 – ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 24, 2022 – Meds Management for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
• March 29, 2022 – Lower Extremity Assessment 1.5 CEs
• April 26, 2022 – Microvascular Complications, Eye, Kidney Nerve Disease 1.5 CEs
• April 28, 2022 – Critical Assessment of Diabetes Patient 2.0 CEs
• May 10, 2022 – Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 12, 2022 – Older Adults and DIabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 17, 2022 – Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 19, 2022 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 26, 2022 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
• July 21, 2022 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.

Drew Mendelow, 13, felt overwhelmed with all the new information he had to learn to navigate his new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

New Type 1 leads to new App

Since Drew already knew how to code games, he thought he could design an app that would help him track his insulin, blood sugars and carbohydrates consumed.

He ended up creating an app that would help with bolus insulin calculations and provide a shareable log.

Within months of diagnosis, Drew launched his new app T1D1. T1D1 stands for Type 1 diabetes from Day 1.

To make sure the T1D1 app is available for anyone with new type 1 diabetes, Drew is adamant his app remains free. “I want to make sure everyone can really use it.”

The T1D1 app has been rigorously evaluated by the Children’s Hospital in Washington D.C. It not only passed this detailed vetting process, but the team at Children’s Hospital is also recommending it to people and families with a new type 1 diagnosis.

Many people with type 1 diabetes are started on CGM and insulin pumps, eventually. These devices help determine insulin bolus doses. But for those who don’t yet have access to these tools or can’t afford these devices, the T1D1 app is very useful and designed by someone living with type 1 diabetes every day.

Coach Beverly’s impressions of T1D1 Bolus Calculator and Log

This easy-to-use app is available on google play or for iOS users. The set-up is straight forward and intuitive.

Users plug in their blood glucose and carbs, and the app determines how much insulin to take for any given meal or snack based on the user’s profile. This app greatly simplifies the process of determining needed insulin dose, plus keeps a record of glucose levels, carbs consumed and insulin delivered. In addition, this record can be easily emailed to providers or concerned family members.

Users can personalize their individual glucose target, the insulin-to-carb ratio at each meal /snack, and the correction ratio. They can also enter their most commonly consumed foods with custom serving sizes and carb amount, to create a personalized food library.

I love that this app is free, but users have the option to support Drew’s contribution to making a new diagnosis with type 1 just a little easier!

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Diabetes Technology Toolkit – Earn 3.0 CEs

Perfect for those planning to take the CDCES / BC-ADM or for those who want to learn more about the technology used to manage diabetes.

As Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, we are expected to have expertise in diabetes technologies to improve person-centered care and optimize outcomes.

Yet, when it comes to insulin pumps, sensors, and calculations many of us feel overwhelmed and unsure about diabetes technology management. Coach Beverly created this 2-part Technology Toolkit to provide you with critical information on Insulin Pumps, Calculations, and Continuous Glucose Monitors. 

If you want cutting edge information on diabetes technology, problem-solving, and using a formula to determine appropriate insulin dosing, we highly recommend this toolkit.

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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*  

The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.

We know that a great resource page full of accurate and helpful cheat sheets can save busy diabetes specialists time and energy.

That’s why we have put together our entire list of cheat sheets so you can access them with ease.

These sheets and cards include information to study for certification exams and to use in your clinical setting. Plus, we have included teaching sheets for people with diabetes.

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Our Summer 2020 Boot Camp begins September 16th!

In each webinar, either Coach Beverly, Dr. Isaacs, or Ms. Armstrong, highlight the critical content of each topic area, so you can focus your study time most efficiently. They also launch multiple poll questions to help participants focus on key concepts and assess their knowledge while learning the best test-taking strategies. 

2020 Boot Camp Live Stream Webinar Schedule with Coach Beverly

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

1. Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia | Sept 16
2. ADA Standards of Care | Sept 23
3. Insulin Therapy – From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management | Sept 30
4. Insulin Intensive – Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities | Oct 7
5. Meds for Type 2 | Oct 14
6. Exercise and Preventing Microvascular Complications | Oct 21
7. Coping & Behavior Change | Oct 28
8. “The Big Finish” Test Taking Boot Camp | Nov 4

Can’t make it live?
No worries! All video presentations and podcasts will be available now on-demand.

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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*  

The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.

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The InPen smartpen, by Companian Medical, is now FDA approved for all ages!

The Inpen is a reusable battery-powered insulin pen that uses insulin cartridges. It is approved for use with three different insulins; Novolog, Humalog, and Fiasp. It can deliver insulin in half-unit doses plus it monitors insulin temperature. The battery lasts for a year and requires no charging.

“We are excited that we can help younger children and even more parents navigate the challenges associated with Type 1 diabetes. Now anyone can safely use InPen to help make decisions around insulin dosing, no matter what their age,”

Sean Saint, CEO and co-founder of Companion Medical.

What makes the InPen so unique?

In addition to all these features, the InPen Bluetooth enabled software allows users to connect to a FREE app on their Apple iOS or Android mobile device to track and share insulin dosing and glucose levels.

New users enter their insulin to carb ratios and insulin sensitivity along with target glucose into the app settings. Based on that data, the software helps to calculate the insulin dose needed and alerts users to insulin on board to prevent stacking (which can help reduce hypoglycemia.)

People can use Inpen in combination with CGM or traditional glucose monitoring and reports can be shared with providers and caretakers

Here is what InPen users can track on the app dashboard:

• Active insulin
• Insulin dose reminders
• Personalized insulin dose based on current blood glucose, carbs to be consumed, and insulin on board.
• Automatically logs insulin dose delivered
• Syncs with CGM and glucose meter.

The InPen requires a prescription and is covered by many insurance companies in the United States. Most InPen users pay a $35 copay. Companion Medical has a co-pay assistance program for people without insurance coverage – more info here.

As a Diabetes Specialist, I am excited to share information on these new and emerging options to deliver insulin therapy that reduce the burden of diabetes self-management and improve connections to caregivers and providers.

Thanks for reading our Tech Thursday Blog! More info on InPen Here .

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Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes Standards 2020
Join Live Stream August 5th at 11:30 am (PST)
1.5 CEs | $29.00 or No CEs | Free

Perfect for those planning to take the CDCES or BC-ADM or for those seeking an update.

Diabetes Specialists have a critical role in advocating for CV reduction. Coach Beverly is extending a special invitation to join this webinar on the latest standards for CV reduction.

This webinar addresses:

• insulin resistance syndrome and vascular complications.
• impact of vessel disease from the heart to the toes.
• prevention of vascular disease
• strategies to achieve goals of care.

Watch for FREE recorded webinar (no CEs).

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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*  

The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.

A new study, published by JAMA Network Open, found that people living with diabetes can benefit from using self-management apps on their computers and mobile devices.

These tools offer a platform for individuals to have more control over their care by increasing communication with their healthcare team, monitoring lab results and medication refills.

They found that by giving people living with diabetes access to a mobile and computer-based self-management tools, their medication adherence and glycemic control improved.

The study evaluated 111,463 individuals who already had an oral diabetes prescription at baseline with no insulin use from April 2015 to December 2017. Researchers evaluated medical adherence to oral medications by monitoring the “percentage of days covered” (PDC) and by measuring glycemic levels.

For computer-only access results were:

• PDC increase of 1.16 (95% CI, 0.63 to 1.70) percentage points
• HbA_1c level change of -0.06 (95% CI, -0.08 to -0.03) percentage points

The study also tested the results for combining both computer-based and mobile access. They found that combining the two, they were able to see further improvements.

For computer and mobile access the results were:

• PDC increase of 1.67 (95% CI, 1.10 to 2.23) percentage points
• HbA_1c level change of -0.13 (95% CI, -0.16 to -0.10) percentage points

As the JAMA Network Open suggests, “these functions are particularly useful for improving the quality of care for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, that require ongoing self-management.”

These results indicate that by offering web-based self-management tools to individuals, medication adherence and glycemic control can improve over time.

You can read more about this study here.

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We are excited to share a list of highly-rated diabetes apps that help build bridges between people living with diabetes and technology. These apps have excellent functionality and user interface drive, according to an extensive review by the technology experts at AADE. Feel free to share these apps with our diabetes community and when you have a minute, take them for a test drive yourself. Each app offers something unique and helpful for different individuals. See what you think!

CDCES® Coach App – FREE for Diabetes Health Care Professionals

Our CDCES Coach App has passed DANA’s (Diabetes Advanced Network Access) most extensive review and received the mWellth certification, including DANA’s stamp of excellence for functionality!

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We are excited to share DANA’s exceptional review of our app!

AADE’s Diabetes Advanced Network Access (DANA) reviewed our app and noted exceptional functionality! Plus, the CDCES Coach app received the prestigious mWellth certification.

DANA has deemed it the “ultimate one stop shop for practical tools to prepare for the CDCES exam.”

“The app offers a wide array of features depending upon the needs of the user from drug pocket cards to online university classes. This broad and varied spectrum of services lets the user find exactly what they need to become a CDCES.”

DANA Enhanced App Rating

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A new study shows a positive outcome for people with type 2 diabetes and utilizing a smartphone application to monitor blood pressure.

The study gave a Bluetooth-connected blood pressure monitoring device to 276 people with elevated BP for 6 weeks. After the device read their BP, the participants were sent their results along with helpful tips, and a reminder to take their medications.

During the study, there was also education provided to all participants with a goal to help lower BP ratings.

“Participants who had the highest blood pressure at baseline were the most likely in multivariable modeling to see reductions in both systolic and diastolic pressure by the end of the study.”

Researchers believe that using the app helped participants not only become more aware of their blood pressure regulation, but also fostered positive medication adherence and lifestyle changes.  

To learn more: Smartphone App for Remotely Managing Hypertension Effective in Type 2 – Endocrinology Advisor

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