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March is National Nutrition Month, and I love the core of this year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Nutrition does have the power to help individuals and communities thrive, especially our cherished community of people with prediabetes and diabetes.
This month, we recognize the impact that nutrition and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) make on people’s lives. All of us have been asked, “Just tell me what I can eat.” We share the basics with our clients and then refer them to our trusted and knowledgeable RDN colleagues, who expertly guide them through medical nutrition therapy and create customized meal plans that encourage folks to “maintain the pleasure of eating”.
In our first article, Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES, explores the role and real impact of RDNs in a variety of settings. Ms. Craig also recognizes that we need to keep inviting people with diabetes to meet with dietitians, as MNT can lower A1C levels by 0.3 – 2%.
Explore our Carb Counting Made Easy Resource Page, featuring handouts, links, and our most frequently requested resources.
Coach Bev provides straightforward strategies (and a New Worksheet) that outline the steps to provide judgment-free coaching to the people in your care. Please, share this worksheet with your colleagues and let us know what you think!
Have you had people with diabetes ask you if those glucose watches really work? Me too! Dr. Beattie discusses which devices are approved for glucose sensing and which are not.
Diabetes Sisters and Coach Bev have teamed up to offer a virtual support group on the West Coast. Thank you in advance for sharing this resource with your clients.
Test your knowledge with a quiz that boldly broaches the topic of Pancreatic Parasites.
Lastly, we heard you! We moved up the dates of our CDCES and BC-ADM Bundles, so you have more time to prepare for exam success.
Celebrating the power of nutrition and RDNs!
Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Astraea & Katarina
Join national experts including Dr. Diana Isaacs (Cleveland Clinic), Beverly Thomassian (30+ years of experience), and Christine Craig for high-impact, 🖥️ virtual learning—no travel required.
✔ Learn from National Experts — Anywhere
Get the same expert-level instruction you’d receive in person, delivered live to your home or office.
✔ Interactive & Flexible
Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice or while preparing for CDCES or BC-ADM exams. From insulin dosing 💉 protocols to behavior change strategies that work in the real world—this content bridges theory and practice. 🏫
Set Yourself Up For Certification Success!
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
Full accreditation details are available on the registration page
You are going to love the CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle. We update this comprehensive, high-impact program each year with new material, aimed specifically for healthcare professionals preparing to pass the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam and level-up their knowledge.
You can kick-start your dream of achieving your BC-ADM starting today. Our evidence-based study bundle is a comprehensive BC-ADM Boot Camp designed for advanced-level healthcare professionals preparing for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management exam. The content also provide you with state-of-the-art information to level up your clinical practice.
Enjoy this poem by Coach Bev that summarizes steps to achieve diabetes certification success in 53 seconds!
Get Ready for Diabetes Certification Success
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We know you’re excited to take your certification exam — and we want you to walk in feeling confident, calm, and completely prepared. 🖥️ To make sure you have the content you need, we have moved up the dates for our Level 3 and Level 4 live courses by a few months. We will complete Level 3 live course updates by April 30th and Level 4 updates will wrap up by June 20th. 📆Download Boot Camp flyers for complete date listings. |
We are always keeping you in mind! All of our accredited content is person-focused and evidence-based. Plus, we make sure you have fun and feel engaged during our programs. |
To prepare for your CDCES, we recommend enrolling in our CDCES Boot Camp, which includes:
✔ Level 1 – Fundamentals (2026) Recorded and ready for immediate viewing. Build your foundation and master the core concepts.
✔ Level 2 – ADA Standards Intensive 2026. Live throughout February and March. We break down the Standards of Care so they actually make sense — and stick.
✔ Level 3 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Originally scheduled for June… but you told us that was too late. We heard you.
Level 3 now begins in March and runs through April 30th — giving you earlier access to focused exam mastery and test-taking strategy.
⬇️Download CDCES Boot Camp Flyer with New 2026 Dates!
This is your CDCES step-by-step path: Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3. From fundamentals to final confidence 🏆.
To prepare for your BC-ADM, we recommend enrolling in our BC-ADM Boot Camp, which includes:
✔ Level 2 – ADA Standards Intensive 2026.
✔ Level 3 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Begins in March and runs through April 30th.
✔ Level 4 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Begins in April and runs through June 20th.
⬇️ Download BC-ADM Boot Camp Flyer with New 2026 Dates
This is your BC-ADM step-by-step path: Level 2 → Level 3 → Level 4. From Standards to advanced to final confidence 🏆.
You are the reason that diabetes care gets better.
We appreciate your hard work, advocacy, and the care you give every day!
💜Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Astraea, and Katarina
Get exam-ready with confidence.
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
Full accreditation details are available on the registration page
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam who want to level up their clinical knowledge and skills.
This evidence-based study bundle is a comprehensive BC-ADM Boot Camp designed for advanced-level healthcare professionals preparing for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam and will also provide you with state-of-the-art information to level up your clinical practice.
Join national experts including Dr. Diana Isaacs (Cleveland Clinic), Beverly Thomassian (30+ years of experience), and Christine Craig for high-impact, virtual learning—no travel required.
✔ Learn from National Experts — Anywhere
Get the same expert-level instruction you’d receive in person, delivered live to your home or office.
✔ Interactive & Flexible
Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice or while preparing for CDCES or BC-ADM exams. From insulin dosing protocols to behavior change strategies that work in the real world—this content bridges theory & practice.
Making a connection is healing for the person in our care and for us too.
This is why I developed what I call the ABC Worksheet — a simple framework rooted in forging genuine connections rather than focusing on corrections:
This simple ABC approach shifts the tone of care. Instead of asking, “Why aren’t you doing this?” we ask, “I’m curious, what’s the hardest thing about managing your diabetes right now?”
Diabetes is just one aspect of their complete humanity. Diabetes is a common chronic condition that disrupts the usual orchestration of glucose management. No one can give themselves diabetes. And, the individual with diabetes is not to blame for this glucose dysregulation. It’s due to a combination of genetics, early childhood experiences, and social factors that shape health.
I give all of us permission to free ourselves from being responsible for patients’ choices. Our job is to listen and help the individual discover their own internal wisdom. The best way to tap into their self-knowledge is to allow space for reflection and to ask permission before offering our well-intentioned insights.
As I write in my book, “Engaging in active listening is considered a therapeutic intervention on its own. When we focus on listening with curiosity first, something powerful happens. A bridge is built – a connection is made.”
This bridge of active listening provides the perfect segue to dive into diabetes distress and the emotional weightiness of life with diabetes.
Diabetes distress acts like a brake. If we don’t first address fear, shame, or diabetes overwhelm, not even the best diabetes education plan will stick. But when we assess emotional well-being early, we release that brake — and forward movement becomes possible. (Here is a link to Diabetes Distress Screening Tools)
And here is the beautiful part: this approach doesn’t just help the person with diabetes. It sustains us.
“In the end, a person-centered approach doesn’t only support the person with diabetes—it also supports the healthcare professional by fostering authentic connection, shared responsibility, and a greater sense of purpose in your work.”
Investing in connection reduces burnout and increases the likelihood of success. It frees us from being responsible for their choices. We are simply the coach, helping them discover the wisdom they already possess. This partnership can restore our purpose and allow us to be present in this healing journey. Compassion is re-energizing for us and for the person in our care.
So instead of saying, “I know you don’t want to get diabetes complications, so you need to really work on your weight loss goals,” we greet the person and ask them, how are you feeling?
Instead of focusing on their weight at the scale, we ask them, how are you feeling in your body?
Instead of focusing on the weight they have gained, we focus on the behavior changes they have made (meeting with the RDN, eating more veggies, and decreasing their soda intake).
How good does that feel for both the health care provider and the person in their care? It feels great.
Download the ABC’s of Teaching Through Connection Worksheet and begin integrating Awareness, Belonging, and Collaboration into your daily practice.
And if this message resonates with you, I invite you to explore Healing through Connection for Healthcare Professionals. Coach Beverly wrote this book to help you care for others while finding yourself in the process.
👉 Download the Worksheet
👉 Order the Book Here
Let’s move from judgment to partnership.
Let’s lead with connection and curiosity.
Coach Bev 💜
Join national experts including Dr. Diana Isaacs (Cleveland Clinic), Beverly Thomassian (30+ years of experience), and Christine Craig for high-impact, virtual learning—no travel required.
✔ Learn from National Experts — Anywhere
Get the same expert-level instruction you’d receive in person, delivered live to your home or office.
✔ Interactive & Flexible
Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice or while preparing for CDCES or BC-ADM exams. From insulin dosing protocols to behavior change strategies that work in the real world—this content bridges theory & practice.
Get exam-ready with confidence.
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
Full accreditation details are available on the registration page
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam who want to level up their clinical knowledge and skills.
This evidence-based study bundle is a comprehensive BC-ADM Boot Camp designed for advanced-level healthcare professionals preparing for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam and will also provide you with state-of-the-art information to level up your clinical practice.
If you’re a busy diabetes healthcare professional, you want tools that help you deliver excellent, evidence-based care—without spending hours digging for information. That’s exactly why we created our Diabetes Cheat Sheet Resource Page, and we’re excited to share that it’s been updated with new additions for 2026.
You can download these free clinical and teaching cheat sheets directly from our website or through the CDCES Coach App. To make your life easier, we’ve reorganized everything by category and alphabetically, so you can quickly find exactly what you need—right when you need it.
The first section focuses on concise, evidence-based clinical summaries drawn from the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care and current research. These resources are ideal for:
The next section includes ready-to-use handouts designed for people living with diabetes. Many are available in both English and Spanish, and several allow you to add your own logo or tailor the content to better serve your population.
A highlight of this section is the new “Keeping Healthy with Diabetes” sheets. These were personally created by Coach Beverly as teaching tools for community classes and for the people she serves in a rural health clinic. They clearly summarize:
Perfect for printing, sharing, and using in real-world conversations.
You’ll also find dedicated sections on:
Whether you’re caring for people with diabetes, teaching others, or preparing for an exam, these updated resources are designed to save you time, reduce overwhelm, and support best-in-class care.
Our GLP-1 & GIP Meds PocketCard now includes two distinct versions—one for diabetes and one for weight management—so you can compare therapies at a glance.
Each version clearly outlines:
This side-by-side approach makes it easier to individualize treatment decisions based on a person’s health profile, age, and comorbidities.
Big news in the GLP-1 world! Semaglutide is now available as an oral formulation for weight loss, and we’ve added it to the PocketCard.
Just like Rybelsus, oral semaglutide for weight loss:
It’s the end of an era. Exenatide XR (Bydureon®, Bcise®) has been discontinued.
The only remaining option is generic exenatide, administered twice daily—still available and noted on the updated PocketCard.
We say goodbye to rosiglitazone and welcome a renewed appreciation for pioglitazone (Actos®).
Pioglitazone:
Research led by Dr. Ralph DeFronzo demonstrates that pioglitazone can shift fat from visceral to subcutaneous depots, improving metabolic health and liver outcomes.
Clinical pearls included on the card:
Importantly, pioglitazone is also indicated for people with prediabetes or diabetes who have experienced a stroke, as it significantly reduces the risk of recurrent stroke.
DPP-4 inhibitors continue to decline in use due to lower efficacy and higher cost, and both alogliptin and saxagliptin carry an increased risk of hospitalization for heart-failure .
That said, generic saxagliptin is once again available, so we’ve added it back to the PocketCard in the DPP-4 category—clearly labeled to support informed prescribing.
Coach Beverly is thrilled you will be joining this special gathering and celebration!
During this virtual book launch, a special guest interviewer will join Coach Bev for a heartfelt conversation about why this book matters now and the real stories from clinical practice that inspired it. Coach Bev will also share the personal journey of writing Healing through Connection and how she discovered her voice along the way. We will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer session and allow time for connection.
Come celebrate connection, healing, and the power of story as we honor the shared human experience at the heart of healthcare.
You have been asking for it, and are please to announce that we have delivered.
Challenge yourself with one or both sets of 25 Practice Test questions written by the experts. Each set of test questions includes a detailed rationale. Prepare yourself for exam success.
To take advantage of all these enhanced features, sign up for the new CDCES Coach App today!
Why can’t I log in to the Online University through the app?
Will my registration for the old app automatically?
Do I have to download the new CDCES Coach app to have access to all the free resources and Question of the Week?
What are some of the new features of this CDCES Coach App Version?
Do I have to pay for this new CDCES Coach App?
We developed this app with the belief that healthcare professionals deserve access to vital resources that enhance clinical care. Users can conveniently access a variety of study tools and clinical resources while on the move!
Created by Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES, this app serves as a vital resource for novice to seasoned diabetes healthcare professionals!
We know that studying can be overwhelming. We encourage you to create a study group with your colleagues so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Teamwork makes the dream work! For groups of 3 people or more, we offer 20% group discounts on our certification Boot Camps and Training Programs.
Even better, our CE credits count toward the CDCES exam and CDCES / BC-ADM renewal. With our newly expanded accreditation, our CE credits will also apply towards your license renewals if you are a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or dietitian.
Welcome to our community. We are so glad you are here!
Pharmacists have a powerful role in diabetes care, and earning advanced certification like the CDCES or BC-ADM can deepen clinical impact and confidence.
Tyler Whitaker’s, Pharm.D., BC-ADM, CDCES, story below shows how certification transformed his practice and expanded the way he supports people living with diabetes.
My original job description wasn’t directly related to diabetes management.
Tyler Whitaker,
Pharm. D., BC-ADM, CDCES
“I started in outpatient case management, doing medication review, education, and cost savings as a single-touch pharmacist while nurses handled the rest. But as our team became more proactive in diabetes care and CGM use increased, my role naturally expanded from being the ‘drug guy’ to helping with technology, interpretation, and ongoing support for patients.
When other team members left, and the telephonic diabetes management program risked falling apart, I decided, best I could, to wear all the hats I could rather than let it collapse. Nearly two years later, it’s just myself and a consistent health coach managing adults in our health system who choose to engage with us. We’ve had great outcomes and so much attention that the health system is actively trying to duplicate the model and ‘have a Tyler in every office.’
I did it because I wanted to show my value. Pharmacists are often told we need to ‘prove’ our worth since we don’t typically generate revenue, and being an expert in a specialty adds another layer. I’m actively putting in the work to give more than just drug facts. I want to help the whole disease state and the person at the center—not just manage medications and stop there. It’s comprehensive care, and certifications like CDCES and BC-ADM allow me to be comprehensive on multiple fronts.”
-Tyler Whitaker, Pharm.D., BC-ADM, CDCES
As a pharmacist, your role in diabetes management has never been more essential — or more influential.
You interpret complex medication regimens. You support technology integration. You build trust with patients navigating lifelong disease management.
Now is the time to formalize that expertise!
Earning advanced diabetes certification isn’t simply about credentials — it’s about expanding your clinical authority, strengthening your voice within interdisciplinary teams, and positioning yourself as a leader in evidence-based care.
Welcome to the next step in your professional evolution!
Advanced credentials such as CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) and BC-ADM (Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management) signals in-depth expertise, clinical excellence, and commitment to comprehensive care.
For pharmacists, certification can:
Strengthen your leadership role on interdisciplinary care teams
Expand your scope in technology, interpretation, and patient-centered decision-making
Increase professional credibility with providers, administrators, and patients
Elevate confidence in complex diabetes management
Differentiate you in competitive clinical and health-system environments
Most importantly, certification equips you to care for the whole person — not just the prescription.
With Our Upcoming Webinars & CE Courses
Join this FREE, pharmacist-focused webinar Co-led by Dr. Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM.
Pharmacists are essential leaders in diabetes care, and advanced certification can expand your clinical impact, professional confidence, and career opportunities.
Dr. Diana Isaacs,
PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
“Dr. Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP is an Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. She serves as the Co-Director of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy and the Director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute.
Dr. Isaacs holds board certifications in pharmacotherapy, ambulatory care, and advanced diabetes management. She served on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Professional Practice Committee from 2020-2023, the committee that updates the ADA Standards of Care. She also was the ADA Communications Director for the Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Interest Group from 2018-2022. She has been actively involved with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) and currently serves on the leadership of the Diabetes Disease State Network.”
Coach Beverly Thomassian,
RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Coach Beverly is a nationally recognized diabetes nurse specialist, mentor, and author whose work bridges science, storytelling, and soul. With decades of experience, she is a passionate advocate for person-centered, inclusive care.
As founder of Diabetes Education Services™, Beverly has trained thousands of clinicians to achieve diabetes certification while championing a compassionate approach to healthcare.
As a diabetes coach, she promotes excellence in care through her live courses and webinar presentations. As a Diabetes Nurse Specialist who is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Beverly has a twenty-year history of being an innovator, leader, and mentor.
Basic & e-Deluxe CDCES Boot Camp Bundle includes:
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.
✔ Earn CE/CPE credit through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR. For more information on accreditation, visit the registration page on our Online Store and click the “Accreditation” tab.
✔ Learn at your pace with expert-led, exam-focused content
✔ Everything you need—organized, practical, and in one place
✔ Perfect for self-directed learners who want complete, person-centered content for clinical practice and exam prep.
✔ Build knowledge, sharpen test-taking skills, and prepare with confidence—on your schedule.
Focused. Flexible. Proven.
Our comprehensive BC-ADM Online Study Programs are specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are studying for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam.
✔ Earn CE/CPE credit through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR. For more information on accreditation, visit the registration page on our Online Store and click the “Accreditation” tab.
✔ Learn at your pace with expert-led, exam-focused content
✔ Everything you need—organized, practical, and in one place
✔ Perfect for self-directed learners who want complete, person-centered content for clinical practice and exam prep.
✔ Build knowledge, sharpen test-taking skills, and prepare with confidence—on your schedule.
Focused. Flexible. Proven.
Basic & e-Deluxe BC-ADM Boot Camp Bundle include:
