“Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets”
A new study finds that teenagers whose families eat dinner together are more likely to make better food choices, regardless of the family’s communication skills.
The study suggest regardless of the how well the family functions, when you are bringing a family together for a meal you are often considering the adolescent’s nutrition. This leads to setting a healthy example for children and continued nutrition awareness into adulthood.
“Many, many studies have looked at the benefit of family meals, and over and over they have found that this leads to adolescents eating more fruits and vegetables and less fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages,” said Walton, now a research fellow at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Critics of the study suggest the dysfunction of the family would lead to less meals together and it would effect the nutritional value of the food in the house all together. However, researchers found that the more teens ate dinner with their family, the more fruits and vegetables were included in their diet.
There are many benefits to eating a quality meal with family. Kathryn Walton, who was a doctoral student at the University of Guelph, Canada, presents ways in which parents can make family dinner a priority even with a busy schedule. Including your teens in meal prep as well as making dinner a more casual affair can help increase the frequency.
This simple idea, can have a big impact on health!
Learn more: Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets – Reuters
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]January Newsletter | New 2019 ADA Standards, From Meds to Technology
New 2019 ADA Standards, From Meds to Technology – January Newsletter
by Coach Beverly
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
January Newsletter now available!
For this newsletter, we provide highlights to the 2019 Standards, discuss our Question of the Week, reveal some study tips for the 2019 CDCES Examination, revisit the cost of insulin and share some of our most popular blog posts. Articles include:
- ADA Standards of Care From Meds to Technology, Compliance to Patient-Centered
- ADA Standard 9: Pharmacologic Management
- New ADA Standard 7: Diabetes Technologies
- CDCES Exam 2019 Updates
- Making a Difference Scholarship
- and more!
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Question of the Week | January 8th, 2019
NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
Click here to take the question of the week >> January 8th, 2019
Are you wondering how to apply the newly released American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Management of Hyperglycemia Guidelines into practice?
Meds Update – New ADA and EASD Guidelines – 1.5 CEs – webinar is now available!
You can also download our free CDCES Coach App!
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Fructose-sweetened drinks increase diabetes risk?
A recent review published by the academic British Medical Journal, “BMJ”, has found that high-fructose containing drinks may increase risk of type 2 diabetes more than other foods containing fructose.
Previous studies have confirmed that there is a link between sugary drinks and obesity. As few as two sugary drinks per week may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes considerably.
Now, a comprehensive review of existing research confirms that fructose-containing drinks can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes more than other foods that contain fructose.
The head researcher on the review, Dr. John Sievenpiper, aimed to find if fructose affects glucose levels and health in individuals with diabetes and without diabetes.
As we know, fructose is a monosaccharide that is found in many foods such as fruit, honey, and root vegetables.
However, processed fructose, often derived from corn and added to foods under the name high- fructose corn syrup, has found its way into many processed foods. These processed foods such as drinks, cereals, and baked goods add extra calories without adding fiber or other nutritional benefits.
Dr. John Sievenpiper’s research reviewed the outcomes of 155 studies and examined the effects that fructose from various food sources had on blood sugar levels. A1c, glucose and insulin levels were assessed.
The studies were separated into four separate groups based on their design:
- Substitution studies compared the energy derived from sugars with that from other carbohydrates.
- Subtraction studies removed sugar-derived energy from the participants’ diet and compared it with a regular diet.
- Addition studies added glucose-derived energy to the diet and compared it with a non-sugar-enhanced diet.
- Ad libitum studies replaced the energy from sugars with other nutrients that the participants were free to consume at will.
The review concluded that “nutrient-poor” foods that add excess calories (sugary drinks and sweetened juices) have harmful metabolic effects.
Some of the studies conducted did find that fructose had a harmful effect on fasting insulin levels.
However, most of the data revealed that fruit and fruit juice, which are high in fructose and fiber, may even benefit blood sugar and insulin levels of those with diabetes, when these foods do not add excess calories, the review suggests.
The take home message is:
Until more information is available, public health professionals should be aware that harmful effects of fructose sugars on blood glucose seem to be mediated by energy and food source.”
For more information on fructose and its effect on blood sugar and insulin levels, by MedicalNewsToday
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You’re Invited | 2019 Diabetes Ed Event Schedule
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Women Leaders in Diabetes | Conference on May 10, 2019
- Are you feeling discouraged because your suggestions for improvement aren’t acknowledged?
- Do you run into barriers when you try to implement change?
- Are you ready to see your ideas come to light?
Join us to get inspired by diabetes champions.
Everyone is invited to hear the stories of women luminaries, who have taken risks, challenged the status-quo and were able to turn their ideas into action against the odds.
Learn from national diabetes health care leaders and mentors as they share their efforts to improve care.
Get ready to be inspired! You will hear the steps they took to overcome barriers, envision delivery of care from a new perspective and shift the diabetes landscape for the better.
Invite your colleagues to join this conference, designed to create new possibilities to improve diabetes across the care continuum.
It’s time to see your ideas come to light!
Keynote presenters include: | See detailed bio information here >>
- Ann Albright, PhD, RD – Director, Division of Diabetes Translation at the CDC
- Tracey Brown MBA, BChE – CEO, American Diabetes Association
- Nicole Johnson, DrPH, MPH, MA – National Director of Mission at JDRF
- Maureen McGrath, MS, PNP-BC, BC-ADM – Associate Clinical Professor, Director, Diabetes Minor, UCSF School of Nursing
- Susan Guzman, PhD – Director of Clinical/Educational Services, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego
- Edi Matsumoto, FNP, MSN, MFA, CDCES, BC-ADM – Montage Medical Group and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
- Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDCES – Instructional Designer Specialist, UCSF School of Nursing, Founder, Sweet People Club
- Beverly Thomassian, RN, BC-ADM, MPH, CDCES – Founder, President, Diabetes Education Services
Agenda | Women Leaders in Diabetes
Brochure | Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference
Objectives: By the conclusion of this conference, participants will:
- Create new possibilities to improve diabetes care.
- Gain fresh ideas and inspiration for your diabetes setting.
- Develop a realistic action plan for change.
- Collaborate and network with colleagues and experts in the field.
Since we are not accepting industry grants for this event, will you help us get the word out? (Here is a link you can post on social media or to send to your contacts.)
Don’t miss out on this first ever Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference! Register Today.
Registration Information
May 10th, 2019 | San Francisco, CA
Registration Fee:
Before Feb 15th, 2019: $219
After Feb 15, 2019: $249
- Registration Fee includes:
Catered breakfast and lunch - Diabetes Med PocketCards
- 7.5 CEs for Nurses, RD and CA Pharmacists
- Ask the Expert Panel
- Networking Opportunities
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
Location, Agenda and Objectives
Location: AC Hotel San Francisco Airport / Oyster Point Waterfront
1333 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Agenda | Women Leaders in Diabetes
Brochure | Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference
Team of Experts: This program is a labor of love and passion. It is a dream co-opted by two Diabetes Nurse Specialists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCESs) who believe that women leaders make a powerful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.
- Beverly Thomassian, Diabetes Education Services RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, President and Founder, Diabetes Education Services (www.diabetesed.net)
- Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDCES, President and Founder of Diabetes Catalysts (www.diabetescatalysts.com)
Let’s get to the Poinsettia, Happy Holidays!
Diabetes Education Services wants to wish our entire community a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter and joy. As our gift of thanks, please enjoy some of our FREE Resources below!
To celebrate the season with our family and friends, we will be closed 12/24 – 12/28.
We look forward to another fantastic year in 2019!
Love,
Coach Beverly and Anne
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New ADA 2019 Standards of Care Released
It’s that time of year, when we get nerdy about the release of the Updated ADA Standards of Care. Coach Beverly carefully listened to the webcast by Dr. Cefalu outlining the changes, and took copious notes as he described critical additions and updates. Here are some highlights of the revisions as outlined in each section.
We also invite you to hear a more detailed review and gain insights on how to apply the changes to your clinical setting. Please join our “Standards of Care Update Webinar” on January 24th, 2019 at 11:30 – 1:00pm PST. Earn 1.5 CEs and get ready to lead the charge to implement best care practices for the New Year.
Section 1 – Improving Care and Promoting Health in Populations: Diabetes costs have increased over 25% over the past 5 years. We spend $327 billion dollars a year on treatment of diabetes.
Section 2 – Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: In the absence of unequivocal hyperglycemia, to establish a diagnosis of diabetes, need to repeat same test twice from same sample or on a different day to confirm diagnosis.
Section 3 – Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes: Since smoking can increase risk of type 2 diabetes, a section on tobacco cessation was added.
Section 4 – Comprehensive Medical Evaluation and Assessment of Comorbidities: Assess 10 year risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease, to help determine best treatment approaches. Focus on ongoing person centered care and setting realistic SMART goal. All people with diabetes are encouraged to attend DSMES Program.
Section 5 – Lifestyle Management: Decrease sugar sweetened beverages and non-nutritive sweeteners intake. Drink more water and focus on weight loss for those overweight with type 2 diabetes.
Section 6 – Glycemic Targets: Adjust glucose goals and testing frequency based on individual situation. Questions whether all people on oral medications with Type 2 need to check blood glucose daily.
NEW Section 7 – Diabetes Technology: Focuses on Diabetes Technology including insulin pumps, CGMs and newer devices to Self-Monitor Blood Glucose.
Section 8 – Obesity Management for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: Includes new information on medical devices for weight loss and other obesity management strategies.
Section 9 – Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Pharmacologic Treatment of Type 2 now includes the new ADA/EASD guidelines, with more emphasis on assessment for heart failure, chronic kidney disease or CVD. Also considers cost of medications and side effects, including impact on weight and risk of hypoglycemia.
Section 10 – Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management: For the first time, this section is endorsed by the American Heart Association. New focus on individualizing B/P goals based on assessment. Aspirin recommendations updated.
Section 12 – Older Adults: This section, has more information on MNT and a helpful chart to help simplify insulin regimens.
Section 13 – Children and Adolescents: New information focuses on unique characteristics of type 1 and type 2 in kids and unique challenges facing youth. Also includes treatment approaches to new diabetes in youth.
Section 14 – Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: This section provides a greater emphasis on insulin as preferred treatment during pregnancy.
Section 15 – Diabetes Care in Hospital: Encourages more consultation with inpatient diabetes specialists.
Section 16 – Diabetes Advocacy: Added information on improving insulin access and affordability.
To hear a more detailed review and gain insights on how to apply the changes to your clinical setting. Please join our “Standards of Care Update Webinar” on January 24th, 2019 at 11:30 – 1:00pm PST. Earn 1.5 CEs and get ready to lead the charge to implement best care practices for the New Year.
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