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Join us this January for 2025 Level 1 courses! This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about diabetes fundamentals for their clinical practice or for those who are studying for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.
In each webinar, our instructors highlight the critical content of each topic area so you can focus your study time most efficiently. They also launches multiple poll questions that highlight key concepts to help students assess their knowledge and learn the best test-taking strategies.
Each individual online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test, and additional resources. After purchase, you have immediate access to your courses for 1 full year. Download Level 1 Flyer here for schedule.
You are invited to join Coach Beverly for this FREE Webinar Jan. 13th, 2025 @ 11:30am PST. In this webinar, Beverly will take you through 20 sample questions from our Test Taking Toolkit, explaining the answers and the rationale behind each one.
Enrolling is simple! Register for free and get 20 sample questions with rationales, or gain instant access to 200+ practice questions by purchasing our Test Taking Toolkit for $49. Take advantage of this affordable and comprehensive preparation tool and get one step closer to exam success! Don’t leave your success to chance – prepare with this FREE webinar and be ready to tackle your exam with confidence.
We hope to see you there.
As diabetes technology is becoming commonplace in our practice, figuring out how to make sense of all the data can seem overwhelming. Join Diana Issacs and Coach Beverly for a truly unique learning experience.
Dr. Isaacs has a special knack for breaking down the essential elements of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) report to provide participants with a clear road map for data interpretation. She includes many sample practice cases utilizing CGM data for various types of people with diabetes including type 2 and people with type 1 not on pumps. Coach Beverly will build on Dr. Isaacss’ presentation and switch the focus to the person living with diabetes. Using a case study approach, she will provide strategies to integrate the AGP with person-centered care that empowers individuals to experience increased confidence in their diabetes self-management.
5 reasons you need to attend this course.
- Gain confidence in interpreting AGP reports.
- Help individuals make the most of their data to improve care.
- Increase success on the CDCES and BC-ADM Exam.
- Improve expertise on insulin and nutrition adjustments.
- Develop strategies to support individual care.
Register today and take the next step toward becoming a more effective and informed diabetes care provider.
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Happy World Diabetes Day – We are Celebrating!
I love November because we get to celebrate National Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14th, which is Dr. Banting’s Birthday. Plus…
This year is the 103rd birthday year of the discovery of insulin!
Over one hundred years ago, two researchers kick-started the production of insulin, making it available for worldwide use and saving millions of lives. Now, that’s a real cause for celebration. The discovery of insulin by Banting, Best, and team was no easy feat. They encountered resistance, setbacks, and failures.
Dr. Banting secured space to test out his theory at the University of Toronto during a hot summer in 1921.
Along with his colleague, Charles Best, and a bare-bones lab, they conducted dozens of experiments on dogs. Marjorie (dog 408) lived for 70 days without a pancreas due to receiving life-saving insulin injections.
This success was replicated in other experimental dogs and ultimately provided the first step toward producing insulin from pig and cow pancreases.
In 1922, children with type 1 diabetes started receiving early doses of this newly available life-saving hormone. Leonard Thompson, was the first recipient in January 1922, followed by many thereafter. Here is a heartbreaking then uplifting photo of J.L., who after 2 months of receiving insulin, transformed into a healthy young boy.
To learn more about the Discovery of Insulin and download historical slides Click here!
We are Celebrating Diabetes Month with Free Webinars and Giveaways (plus 30% off Sale on December 2nd)
For the month of November & December:
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Cyber Monday Sale – 30% off Online Courses on December
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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.*
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Meet Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES | Level 5 | Specialty Topics Speaker
We are thrilled that Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES, will be joining us for our Level 5 | Specialty Topics with the Experts course series
Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDCES, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist committed to making nutrition education accessible to everyone. As the CEO and co-founder of Diabetes Digital, Jessica has been pivotal in developing an innovative telehealth platform that provides tailored nutrition counseling for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes.
Describe your approach to Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT):
My approach to medical nutrition therapy is all about centering the individual—because they’re the experts on their own life! My job is to support them and offer practical tools for whatever they’re navigating. Instead of laying down a list of what someone “should” do, I always ask if I can share information and then work with them to figure out the next best (and realistic!) step. And if someone isn’t sure where to start, I’ll give them a menu of options so they can decide what feels doable.
I’m also a big fan of motivational interviewing, using things like reflecting and rolling with resistance to help people tap into their own inner drive.
As a Black dietitian, I strongly advocate for cultural humility in healthcare. I love working with diverse communities and learning about different foods and traditions. It’s important that people feel empowered to include their favorite cultural foods in ways that support their health without losing the joy and connection that food brings to their lives. I also practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective because everyone deserves access to healthcare, the opportunity to pursue health, and to be treated with respect—no matter their size.
I focus on building a healthy relationship with food by encouraging intuitive eating and body respect.
Tell us about your journey to become a specialist in diabetes education:
Honestly, I never thought I had a shot at becoming a CDCES until about ten years ago when Beverly gave an in-service at my job and taught us about diabetes. I still remember the stuffed pancreas toy that she used to demonstrate beta cell destruction. After her talk, I chatted with my supervisor and realized that my work at my primary care clinic counted towards my CDCES hours. Most of the people we served had a history of diabetes or prediabetes, and I was already providing counseling and sharing tips to help improve A1Cs.
Once I completed the required hours and my supervisor signed off, I signed up for Beverly’s DiabetesEd 3-day live training program in Carmel, California. As a dietitian, I was so nervous and intimidated by all the diabetes medications and insulin. But that course gave me all the tools I needed and helped me focus on what to study.
I was thrilled to pass the exam on my first try in 2016.
Since then, I’ve worked in various settings with countless individuals. The joy of seeing them improve their health, lower their A1c, and build a healthy relationship with food has been the one of the most fulfilling parts of my journey.
Share what motivated you (and your bestie) to start your own companies:
Wendy Lopez and I started our companies because we saw a huge gap in how people, especially those from diverse backgrounds, were being supported around their health. We’re both dietitians (MS, RD, CDCES) with over 20 years of combined experience, and we’ve worked in all sorts of settings—UCSF, NYC Department of Health, Alameda Health System, Columbia/New York Presbyterian—you name it.
Through all of this, we kept seeing the same issues: outdated, one-size-fits-all advice that often wasn’t culturally relevant and sometimes even pushed people toward disordered eating patterns.
About 12 years ago, we decided to change the narrative by creating Food Heaven—a platform where wellness meets social justice. With Food Heaven, we’ve reached millions, breaking down how food, culture, and health are deeply connected and showing that there’s more than one way to be healthy. But as we continued our work and our audience grew, we felt a pull to go deeper into our roots in diabetes education and provide even more focused support for those living with diabetes.
That’s how Diabetes Digital came to life. With Diabetes Digital, we wanted to create an accessible space where diabetes care helps people thrive—not just manage numbers. We offer 1:1 diabetes nutrition counseling (covered by insurance!) through our team of diverse registered dietitians who are not only experts in diabetes care but also committed to culturally inclusive, weight-inclusive, and person-centered approaches.
What is your favorite food and hobby?
How much time do we have? Because I have a lot of hobbies and I definitely live to eat! My favorite food is Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine—lucky for me, I married an Eritrean man! His mom is an amazing cook and often sends us home with delicious leftovers like homemade Injera, Shiro (chickpeas), Hamli (greens), and Timtimo (lentils).
As for hobbies, I’m currently doing improv, which is absolutely terrifying, but I’m doing it anyway—that’s my motto for my 40s! I also recently took a stand-up comedy course and performed a 7-minute routine at a comedy club… in front of a live audience. (Hey, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?) Besides that, I love anything related to real estate, home decor, gardening, travel, and animals. My dream career is to be a dog sitter, and hopefully, I will get there in retirement!
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2 Scholarships for DiabetesEd Conference in San Diego | Apply Today
2 Scholarships will be awarded for October 11-13th
– DiabetesEd Training Conference
– Making a Difference & Flower Scholarship
Two Scholarships for those Preparing to Take CDCES
We will award two diabetes educators who provide care and education to under-served communities that lack access to Diabetes Specialists and health care resources. Applicants will be taking their CDCES exam within a year. Each scholarship covers course registration for our Live in San Diego: DiabetesEd Training Conference Registration and 3 nights hotel stay.
We are offering two scholarships, both for the entire registration of the Live Training and 3 hotel nights:
- Flower Scholarship Recipient Seminar – Registration + Hotel (valued at $1500)
- Making a Difference Scholarship Recipient – Registration + Hotel (valued at $1500)
*These scholarships cover the course registration fee and 3 nights hotel stay. It does not cover any other expenses incurred by the winners (including travel expenses, food, transportation, etc.). Please consider travel and other costs prior to applying for the scholarship. Each applicant must currently reside within the United States. If you are interested, please click on the button below to complete the scholarship application.
Apply for Scholarships Today – Attend Live Seminar for FREE ($1,500 value)
Eligibility Requirements for Both Scholarships
The goal of these scholarships is three-fold:
- To support U.S. healthcare professionals who are going above and beyond to improve diabetes care in their community; and
- To support applicants’ efforts to become Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and
- To provide financial assistance with the DiabetesEd Course registration fee.
Flower Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to Diabetes Nurse Educators and is available because of the generous contribution of an anonymous colleague, friend, co-instructor, and mentor. Our donor worked as a Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Specialist, serving her community, plus mentoring healthcare professionals about diabetes for over 30 years. With the Flower Diabetes Educator Scholarship, she wants to keep investing in the health of our future by supporting future diabetes educators.
- Applicants must be diabetes nurse educators who come from an under-served community and are providing care and education to communities that lack access to Diabetes Specialists and healthcare resources
- The nurse applicants will be taking their CDCES exam within a year.
- Preference is given to those facing financial hardships that are interfering with their ability to pursue this dream of achieving their CDCES.
- All applicants must be a U.S. residents.
“Making a Difference” Scholarship: Diabetes Education Services is committed to improving equity and access to diabetes training and education for a diverse group of healthcare professionals. We don’t want financial barriers to stop anyone from attending this conference. In appreciation of those who are role models and advocates for practicing the best diabetes care in their communities
- Available to all diabetes educators who are eligible to apply for the CDCES exam who come from an under-served community and are providing care and education to communities that lack access to Diabetes Specialists and healthcare resources
- The applicants will be taking their CDCES exam within a year.
- Preference is given to those facing financial hardships that are interfering with their ability to pursue this dream of achieving their CDCES.
- All applicants must be a U.S. residents.
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the diabetes certification exams. CBDCE & ADCES does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the certification exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). CBDCE does not approve continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.
Special Thanks to the “Making a Difference” and “Flower” Scholarships Donors
These scholarships are available due to the generous contribution of diabetes colleagues, friends, co-instructor, and mentors.
“Making a Difference” Scholarship Donor – Lonnie Vaughn, RNC, BSN, CDCES
Our esteemed donor for the Making a Difference Scholarship, Lonnie, possesses a profound understanding of the challenges that diabetes care and education specialists face in the healthcare setting. As a leader in the field of diabetes management, Lonnie has been championing best care practices at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for over 30 years. Her role as a certified diabetes educator, trainer, mentor, and advocate is recognized and celebrated by patients and professionals, underscoring the unique value she brings to the cause.
Lonnie’s Vision: Lonnie wants to lift the next generation of diabetes care and education specialists to advocate for under-resourced individuals and fight for evidence-based, compassionate care for ALL people living with diabetes.
A note from Coach Beverly: I met Lonnie over 25 years ago at a conference where I was presenting on diabetes care. Her curiosity and passion for the topic were reflected in her attention, thoughtful questions, and dedication to her community. I invited her to join our live conference team to teach, coordinate, and share her passion and energy for the best diabetes care. She not only rose to the challenge, she surpassed all expectations and became an integral part of our Diabetes Education Services family. Lonnie’s impact on the community is immeasurable. She has mentored and trained over a dozen CDCESs (and hundreds of interns) at Doctors Medical Center, investing in the future of this honorable and essential profession. I am deeply grateful for Lonnie’s years of generous contributions and dedication to ushering in the next generation of diabetes care and education specialists. Thank you, Ms. Lonnie Vaughn, for being such a bright and present light in the world of diabetes care and education.
“Flower” Scholarship Donor Gratitude
Our donor for the Flower Scholarship worked as a Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Specialist, serving her community, plus mentoring healthcare professionals about diabetes for over 30 years.
With the Flower Diabetes Educator Scholarship, she wants to keep investing in the health of our future by supporting future diabetes educators.
Her vision is to increase diversity in the diabetes education workforce by supporting diabetes nurse educators who come from underserved communities. By increasing the number of diabetes educators who represent the population demographics of those living with diabetes, we can make more meaningful connections on an individual and community level while promoting the best care.
The Flower Scholarship is a tribute to our donor’s last name, which translates to flower. The flower is a perfect symbol for this scholarship that aims to support the growth of novice diabetes educators into Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
Flowers are a symbol of hope and can be found growing in the most unexpected places, including harsh cities and forgotten spaces. With just a little sunlight and water, they have the ability to thrive in even the most difficult situations and shine their fierce beauty. Given a chance, as these flowers are tended to and nurtured, they grow stronger and brighter, spreading their beauty to new places to give people hope. These resilient flowering seeds perpetuate the opportunity for a future generation of diabetes specialists.
Past Scholarship Recipients
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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the diabetes certification exams. CBDCE & ADCES does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the certification exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). CBDCE does not approve continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.
What is the Biggest Takeaway when Addressing Diabetes Distress?
We asked Dr. Susan Guzman (see bio below), lead trainer and clinician in the Embark Trial to share insights on providing the best care to people with diabetes. Learn more by joining our ReVive 5 Diabetes Training Program where the team shares evidence-based tools and the step-by step approach utilized in the Embark Study.
From all of your research and clinical experience, what are the biggest takeaways you would like to share?
Over time, our research has shown that the best way of helping a person with diabetes is to have them define their challenges and come up with their own goals and strategies. They can learn how to become their own ‘fixers”.
Dr. Guzman
In hindsight, this sounds like the opposite of what we might have expected. With much of our focus on diabetes technology and the use of new and varied medications, all of which are important, it seems we may not be listening to what people are asking for; what their goals and targets are, how they define their problems, what the impact of diabetes on their life has been, and how they want to address these difficulties.
We clinicians are trained as “fixers” and “doers.” We see a problem and we jump to fix it – and in most cases we have the skills and knowledge to do just that. But an exclusive focus on being a “fixer” means an exclusive focus on numbers, targets and mechanisms – we often forget to acknowledge the expertise the person with diabetes brings to the table.
“Over the years of being a diabetes clinician and researcher we have learned to spend more time listening and less time “doing.”
We can get started by encouraging them to identify problems and goals on their terms that are defined by their language. We can help by adding to or modifying the direction they suggest and by providing helpful tools, techniques, and information to reach the goals that they set.
Ultimately, it is the person with diabetes who must make it all work. The key take-away is to move away from being a “fixer” and shift to becoming a “curious coach” by asking the right open-ended questions and really listening to the response.
Reinvisioning our role as a “coach” instead of a “fixer” also enables the clinician to identify the often-hidden underpinnings of barriers and the problematic emotional narratives that drive management difficulties – like feeling like a failure, pounding oneself with self-blame, believing that their glucose levels are unmanageable, feeling like a burden on their family, and feeling hopeless.
How can we expect people to make goals and effectively engage in the complex daily management of diabetes when they are experiencing these burdensome feelings and thoughts?
By addressing concerns and helping with the specifics of diabetes management problems while seeing the whole person in their life context (person-centered care), we can help people with diabetes discover that they are truly their own best fixer.
Listen to Susan address a new innovative approach to diabetes distress by joining our ReVive 5 Program.
ReVive 5 Diabetes Training Program Expert Faculty
Susan Guzman, PhD is passionate about helping to change the conversations in diabetes away from shame, blame and judgment to those based on facts, empathy, and engagement. She has been part of a joint ADA/ADCES effort to address problematic language and messages in diabetes.
Dr. Guzman is a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes. In 2003, Dr. Guzman co-founded the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), the first non-profit organization devoted to the emotional and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes.
At BDI, she serves as the Director of Clinical Education, developing and leading programs for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals. She has helped develop and facilitates diabetes distress group interventions for two NIH-funded research studies for adults with type 1 diabetes.
Unlock insights for managing diabetes distress with the experts!
Join us live on June 17 & 24, 2024 for our
ReVive 5 Diabetes Training Program:
The 2024 ADA Standards of Care now recommends annual screening for diabetes distress. If you are wondering how to screen for distress and tailor education based on the results, we encourage you to join this unique training program.
This two-session training provides the essential steps to address diabetes distress combined with an innovative approach to helping people make sense of their glucose data.
The first session is team-taught by experts in the field of diabetes distress and effective communication approaches. Dr. Larry Fisher kicks off the program by describing the difference between depression and distress and interpreting Diabetes Distress screening results. Dr. Susan Guzman uses a case study approach and step-by-step communication strategies to address responses from the Diabetes Distress screening tool. This session includes an abundance of evidence-based approaches that you can apply in your clinical setting.
Coach Beverly leads the second session. During this three-hour program, Beverly describes insulin dosing strategies, meter and sensor data interpretation, and common issues encountered by people using diabetes technology. Case studies include tools to help individuals discover what changes are needed to get glucose to target, coupled with the communication skills discussed in the first session. In conclusion, the team of instructors review a case study that pulls together all the ReVive 5 elements.
“ReVive 5” breathes new life into our relationship with diabetes, bringing a fresh perspective to both the person with diabetes and the provider.
Can’t join live? That’s okay. Your registration guarantees you access to the recorded version of the series, along with podcasts and resources for one full year.
Accredited Training Program:
- 15+ CEs – Includes the 7-hour ReVive 5 Training Program, Certificate, and 5 FREE bonus courses to supplement content.
- A comprehensive set of assessment tools, educational materials, log sheets, and resources.
Team of Experts:
ReVive 5 is taught by a team of 3 Interdisciplinary Experts:
- Lawrence Fisher, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor Emeritus, UCSF
- Susan Guzman, PhD
- Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Speakers Interviews – Learn more about the ReVive 5 Team
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Revitalizing Your Diabetes Program or Business – FREE Webinar, Sept 28th
Attending the national ADCES meeting in Houston, Texas, in August was special for me this year. I had a great time presenting on a topic near and dear to my heart: Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business.
This legacy talk allowed me to share actions to innovate, revitalize, and kick-start programs and projects that I have implemented in my practice settings and communities over the past 30 years.
In addition to presenting, I met new diabetes advocates and educators from across the United States, I had the opportunity to connect with old friends, catch up, and share hugs! I also took lots of notes on the presentations, ranging from therapy to stop the progression of type 1 diabetes to the co-relationship between mental health and diabetes.
To celebrate 25 years as the CEO of Diabetes Education Services and 30 years of specializing in diabetes, I am excited to offer my ADCES presentation, Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business for FREE on September 28th at 11:30 am PST. If you are starting a diabetes self-management program or want to revitalize your current practice, we invite you to join this one-hour webinar full of practical tips on advocating for the best health care in a variety of practice settings.
In addition, we will be discussing successful marketing strategies that work. We know that less than ten percent of people with diabetes attend a Diabetes Self-Management Program or see a registered dietitian. Yet, there is ample evidence that people with diabetes experience improved outcomes when receiving DSMES. Plus, the ADA recommends that all people with diabetes receive MNT and DSME regularly. As diabetes healthcare professionals, we need to actively close this gap and increase participant engagement within our communities.
Strategies to Revitalize your Diabetes Program or Business on September 28th at 11:30am PST.
FREE Webinar with Coach Beverly
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Don’t worry, we will send you a link to the recorded version.
Topics include:
- Building a successful inpatient education program.
- Creating a vibrant outpatient diabetes program.
- Providing care in rural clinic settings.
- Marketing Strategies that Work
- Building Connections
- Keeping the Momentum Going
Hope to see you there!
Join us LIVE in San Diego for our DiabetesEd Training Conference
October 11-13th, 2023
Two Registration Options
Join Coach Beverly and Team for two and a half days of knowledge-sharing, fun, networking, games with prizes, and “aha” moments in beautiful San Diego.
You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind learning opportunity. Get away from all those daily responsibilities and immerse yourself in a fun and intensive conference with plenty of networking opportunities.
Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a more complete understanding of the latest advances in diabetes care, from medications to technology to Medical Nutrition Therapy!
Bring your colleagues and enjoy our friend discount.
Our team expertly translates the complex science of diabetes into understandable terms while keeping it real, practical, and fun.
Team of expert faculty includes:
- Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
- Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
- Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
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From Pancreas Partners to Periodic Tables – Jackson Heads to College
My youngest son, Jackson, became a part-time employee for my company when he turned eight. Along with this older brother, he helped package DiaBingo kits, stuff, and stamp envelopes, assemble PocketCards, and choose Pancreas Partner color combinations. As Jackson entered his teen years, his contributions moved from simple assembly to innovation. Given his longstanding knowledge of our company goals, values, and community, he suggested changes that helped grow our social media presence and increase our connection with readers.
Over this past summer, in addition to answering customer questions, shipping out orders, and assembling our Pancreas Partners (see pictures), Jackson took a leadership role in creating our new Podcast offerings. He researched the best podcast platforms for our FREE webinars. By the end of summer, due to his vision and hard work, we launched all of our FREE Podcasts on the most popular platforms (such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Castbox, and Google Podcast).
Even though Jackson had an intense high school schedule due to his load of AP classes, running the Empowerment Club, playing in the jazz and marching bands, and taking the lead as Drum Major, he always showed up to work with a great attitude. During stressful periods at work, he managed to help me laugh, take a deep breath, and keep moving forward. He has a magical way of listening carefully, giving a hug, then gifting me with a goofy gesture that broke the tension and helped me regain a sense of calm.
Jackson fell in love with chemistry as a sophomore in high school. He was awarded a summer chemistry lab internship during his junior summer at a local Cal State University. As a full-time researcher for a few months, he said, “I feel like I have always been in the chemistry lab.” A few weeks ago, he kicked off his studies at UC Berkeley as a chemistry major and he is loving every minute of it.
I sure miss working alongside Jackson and goofing around with him. Yet, at the same time, I celebrate his new and exciting life while cheering him on from the sidelines. I am grateful for the time we spent together creating and exploring life and work from different angles and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
As part of his legacy, Jackson recommended a close high school friend, named Ginger Nichols, to take over his job responsibilities. Ginger is a real go-getter and an absolute gem of a human. In addition to attending college full-time, she has a radio show, works another job, is involved in local theater, and has a terrific attitude. When I ask her how she is doing, she always responds, ‘I am doing great” and she means it!
Thank you Jackson for all your contributions to Diabetes Education Services over the years! We miss you and are so thankful that Ginger will be holding up your legacy of hard work and a great attitude combined with a boatload of kindness.
Our Teaching Tools make learning fun!
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Explaining the pathophysiology of diabetes is no easy task. These fun and effective educational tools help you explain normal fuel metabolism and the defects associated with type 2 diabetes.
In addition, they can be used to motivate patients to lower blood glucose levels through diet, exercise, and medications.
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Older Adults & Tots to Teens Webinars | Airs Live May 16th & May 18th
Getting ready for certification exams and feeling overwhelmed by the Standards of Care?
Join us live this week to dissect the Older Adults & Children to Adolescents ADA Standards.
Tuesday, May 16th at 11:30 am PST
Level 2 | Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
We are living longer & more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering the reduction of medication & insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Objectives:
- Self-management considerations for older individuals.
- Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.
Intended Audience: An important course for healthcare professionals seeking to gain an understanding of the special issues and goals for older adults.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it live. Your registration guarantees access to the recorded version in the Online University.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:30 am PST
Level 2 | From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
This course includes updated goals & guidelines for children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This course discusses the special issues diabetes educators need to be aware of when working with children with diabetes & their families. We discuss the clinical presentation of diabetes, goals of care, & normal growth & development through the early years through adolescence. Strategies to prevent acute & long-term complications are included with an emphasis on positive coping for families & children with diabetes.
Objectives:
- Discuss the goals of care for Type 1 and Type 2 Kids with Diabetes.
- State Strategies to prevent acute and chronic complications.
- Discuss the importance of positive psychosocial adjustment & resources.
Intended Audience: A great course for healthcare professionals seeking information about providing care for children with diabetes and their families.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it live. Your registration guarantees access to the recorded version in the Online University.
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.
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