Free Resource Friday | Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar!
Join us for free on May 3rd @ 11:30 a.m. PST
Join us to get ready to succeed a the CDCES Exam. This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test-taking readiness.
Topics covered include:
- Changes in requirements for 2019
- Exam eligibility and test format
- Strategies to succeed
- Review of study tips and test taking tactics.
We will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Intended Audience: This FREE webinar is designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in achieving excellence in diabetes care and becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists®.
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator who has passed her CDCES Exam 6 times. She is a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
See our Preparing for CDCES Resource Page >>
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday | Free Webinars
Be a part of our diabetes community while learning about the latest in diabetes care. Plus, Beverly provides an interactive question and answer session at the end of each live webinar.
Free Webinars Include:
Diabetes and Language – What We Say Matters
What we say matters. As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes everyday. The language used in the health care setting is immensely important in determining the success of the interaction and long term relationships. Thoughtful communication provides a sense of support and empathy and moves both the provider and person with diabetes toward greater satisfaction and success.
Resource Page & Printable Handouts
Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar
Being a diabetes educator can be challenging. This one-hour presentation by Heather Nielsen, MA, LPC, CHWC will provide diabetes educators with helpful hands-on strategies to incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion into our daily lives and professional practice
Resource Page & Printable Handouts
New Horizons – Getting to the Gut, Meet Your Microbiome
This one-hour complimentary journey will expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how foods, the environment and our medical practices have impacted our gut bacteria over time and strategies we can take to protect these old friends. Join us!
Join us live! New Horizons – Getting to the Gut at 11:30 a.m. PST – 1:00 p.m. PST. Click below to sign up:
Resource Page & Printable Handouts
Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam
This free webinar will review changes in BC-ADM requirements for 2019, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test taking tactics. We review sample test questions, and reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
Join us live! All upcoming FREE Preparing for the BC-ADM Webinar: 11:30 a.m. PST – 1:00 p.m. PST. Click below to sign up:
Resource Page & Printable Handouts
Preparing for the CDCES* Exam:
Not sure where to start? Join us live or listen to our On Demand version by registering today! Learn how to focus your time and prepare to take the CDCES® Exam. We provide plenty of sample test questions and test taking tips!
Join us live! All upcoming FREE Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST. Click below to sign up:
Resources Page & Printable Handouts
View All Diabetes Education Services Free Webinars here
No CE units are provided for our FREE Webinars, but we have good news: Visit our Diabetes Ed Online University where you can earn CEs from your desk!
Webinar Testimonials:
“I think Beverly’s presentations are fantastic. I’m an RN, MSN, CDCES and I’ve had type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years. Nevertheless, I always take away something from Beverly’s presentations. Great teaching techniques, great pacing, great content. Of all the diabetes education I’ve received as a CDCES, Beverly is my favorite presenter, hands down. Thank you so much.”
Ann (Meds for Type 2 Webinar)
“I have never been disappointed in any presentation delivered by Beverly and this is no exception. It was very helpful to know how to best use my study time and what areas to focus on as well as the details of how to interpret the questions. I use the Diabetes Educations Service frequently and find it to be a valuable resource in increasing and improving my career path in diabetes education. Thank you for this wonderful service and support!!!”
D (CDCES Webinar)
“I am so pleased my coworker told me about your services/website. Your enthusiasm for helping diabetes patients in the way that fits THEIR needs, budget, etc. really shone through in the broadcast. Thanks again!“
Diane Priest, RD/LD, CDCES
“Thank you so much for hosting the webinar today. I found the content to be extremely helpful and helped motivate me to really get ready for the CDCES in November. Thank you for all you do to further my DM knowledge base and for making a difference in the diabetes community.”
Ling, PharmD (CDCES Webinar)
“Beverly, Loved the mini series again today! You do such a fantastic job and I feel so lucky to have found you and your website! Every time I listen to one of your webinars I always learn something new. Even if it might be on a topic I’m starting to feel pretty confident with. Thank you!!”
Kathleen Paganelli
“Very useful information about type 1 diabetes prevention research. Alot of this I was not aware of.”
Adrienne
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday | Plant-Based Resources
“The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist recommends a plant-based diet for people with diabetes, yet many people and educators are unsure how to get started.” – Coach Beverly
This Free Resource Friday, we want to share all of our Plant-based Resources.
Check out our resource page full of ideas, recipes and more!
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The Teens Aren’t Alright | April Newsletter
For this newsletter, we take a look at how our social environment is impacting this vulnerable age group. The habits established as teenagers are carried forward into adulthood and influence long term health outcomes. As parents, mentors and diabetes educators, are there actions we can take today to improve the health of our teens for tomorrow?
- Black & Hispanic Youth; Targets of Junk-Food Ads
- Most U.S. kids not meeting sleep, exercise & screen time targets
- Teens weight self-perception affects health
- U.S. fast food chains offering more healthy options for kids
Click here to read our newsletter!
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Diabetes Alert Year – Screening Tools and Resources 2019
Put on your diabetes detective hat! The last Tuesday of March has historically been designated by the ADA as Diabetes Alert Day. Starting this year, the ADA recognizes that every day provides an opportunity to find people with undetected prediabetes and diabetes.
We want to
Most people with prediabetes have no idea they are living with elevated blood sugars and that they are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Early discovery increases the potential for remission.
For type 2 diabetes, it takes an average of 6.5 years to discover. The Legacy Trial Results demonstrated that early and aggressive treatment of diabetes results in decreased risk of eye, kidney, nerve disease, heart attack and possible death.
(Not to worry, the Question of the Week will be sent out tomorrow 03/27).
7 Actions Diabetes Educators can take to Raise Awareness
- Place a link to the Diabetes Risk Quiz on your work website and invite staff to take the quiz.
- Print out the Risk Quiz and invite staff, volunteers and community members to gain awareness and take action.
- Host a Diabetes Awareness Reception – offer healthy snacks, an information booth and the Risk Quiz.
- Write a short article on Diabetes Prevention for your work-site newsletter and your local newspaper.
- Invite yourself to get interviewed about diabetes prevention with your local radio or TV station.
- Post the Risk Quiz on your social media pages. See how many people you can encourage to take it!
- Provide a presentation on Diabetes Prevention for a local Service Club.
Whether you work in the inpatient or outpatient setting, encourage colleagues to look at A1cs and fasting blood glucose levels to identify those with:
PreDiabetes: A1c of 5.7-6.4% or Fasting BG of 100-125mg or
Diabetes: A1c of 6.5% + or Fasting BG of 126 +
Newly discovered diabetes? Let’s inform the provider so immediate action can be taken to link the person to resources including a diabetes program referral, dietitian, pharmacist, eye care professional, dentist and more.
New prediabetes? Let’s connect people to a Diabetes Prevention Program in their community or encourage them to take advantage of the abundance of online resources and Apps to help with behavior change starting today.
Resources to Help Get the Word Out
Diabetes Prevention Program – Find CDC Diabetes Prevention Programs in your community.
ADA Diabetes Risk Test can identify those at risk and promote behavior change action for individuals and their communities.
Risk Test for PreDiabetes – A user friendly web page that evaluates risk and provides helpful info
“Are you at Risk?” Page by the American Diabetes Association – includes the Risk Test, strategies to lower risk and information on predidabetes.
Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus 2019– One page cheat sheet that summarizes screening, risk status and diagnostic criteria for diabetes.
My Health Advisor by ADA
The path to good health just got a lot easier. Enter some basic health
information and My Health Advisor will calculate risk for type 2
diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
BMI Calculator – A fast and easy way to calculate a patients BMI
National Institutes of Health – Managing Diabetes – It’s Not Easy, But It’s Worth It
Exercise Resource Page – We created this resource page so that you would have helpful exercise resources available for you and your colleagues. There are handouts and links that you can share with patients too!
Apps for Diabetes – an array of apps that reviewers have found helpful for people living with diabetes.
Diabetes Educators can take a leadership role in their workplace and communities to uncover undetected diabetes.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday: NEW Updated 2019 Medication PocketCards
Now available, new UPDATED 2019 Medication PocketCards.
Download all 4 for FREE!
- Insulin Pocket Card:
— Front side: current insulins, action times, dosing info
— Back side: concentrated insulins and Inhaled Insulin - Injectables, Injectable/Insulin Combo:
— Front side: Injectables with dosing and side effects
— Back side: Injectable/Insulin Combos - Oral Diabetes Medications:
— Complete listing of oral medications including dosing range and considerations. - Combo Oral Medications / Other Diabetes Meds
— Complete listing of all the combined oral medications including doses available. Plus, listing of less commonly used diabetes medications.
Buy our accordion laminated PocketCards – individually or in packs Purchase Now >>
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PocketCard Subscriptions Now Available for Individuals and Organizations! More Info >>
Subscription Benefits Include:
- High resolution PDF of all Medication PocketCards
- Notification of PocketCard changes coupled with PocketCard PDF update
- Accurate, up-to-date medication and insulin information for you or your clinical staff
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday | Facebook Live with Coach Beverly
Ask Coach Beverly a Question on
Are there questions about diabetes or the Diabetes Certification Exam that you are dying to ask?
Good News! Coach Beverly adores and appreciates our Facebook followers and community. Our goal is to reach 2000 followers by April 1st (We got this).
Almost 2000 Facebook Friends (only 40 more to go) – We are getting ready to celebrate.
In celebration of reaching this goal, she is going to have a FaceBook LIVE Q&A Session for 30 minutes on April 1st (no fooling) from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We hope you can join us to get your questions answered.
Just type in your question here, and Coach Beverly will do her best to answer your question within the half hour time frame!
But, this can only happen if we reach 2000 followers by April 1st!
We hope to see you there and invite your friends and colleagues join our community.
With affection,
Coach Beverly and Anne
Happy International Women’s Day
Today, and every day, we want to celebrate Women Luminaries
| Meet Tracey Brown, MBA, BChE | CEO, American Diabetes AssociationTracey is the new CEO of the American Diabetes Association. Ms. Brown started her career at Procter & Gamble as a chemical engineer in research and development, and in process engineering.Ms. Brown is a Keynote at our Women Leaders Conference. Read more… |
After receiving an MBA from Columbia University, she became a business growth driver and an inspiring leader using, data, digital and technology to grow revenues, increase operating income and drive transformation.
Following a thorough national search for a new CEO, the ADA found Ms. Brown to be a talented business leader with deep strategic and operational expertise, as well as significant experience in consumer engagement. At the same time, as an engineer, she is a careful, analytical thinker who values and makes data-driven decisions.
According to Ms, Brown, “All of the skills and experience that I have gained from the for-profit world have been cultivated for such a time as this. My purpose, passion and this position have aligned, and I am honored to be joining an organization as valuable as the ADA. It changes lives for the better.”
We are honored to have Ms. Brown join us as a speaker at the first annual Women Leaders Conference.
Join us to hear more from luminaries like Tracey Brown
Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference
San Francisco, CA | May 10th, 2019 – Get fired up & Earn 7.5 CEs
Early Bird Registration Fee, Extended until March 15th: $219
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