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“Making a Difference” Scholarship for DiabetesEd Seminar is now open!
We are geared up to help grow and mentor future Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) to meet the increasing and varied needs of our diabetes community.
We are offering 2 DiabetesEd Seminar “Making a Difference Scholarships” which cover the registration cost for our most popular DiabetesEd Live Training Program in San Diego. This two day live conference will provide you with diabetes fundamentals and beyond! Earn 30+ CE’s with access to the courses for one year! Valued at $559*. (*Travel and lodging expenses not included.)
Applications Close Aug 29th
Recipient announced Sept 5th
Over the next 10 years our goal is to welcome 500 new diabetes education specialists into the field. If you know a healthcare professional seeking a new challenge and eager to pursue a meaningful and rewarding specialty, please invite them to consider becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
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. These scholarships are an appreciation of those who are role models and advocates for practicing the best diabetes care in their communities.
The Diabetesed Training Scholarship program is not just about learning—it’s about creating connections, fostering growth and building a community of passionate diabetes care professionals. We are excited to offer this incredible opportunity to those who are committed to advancing their skills and knowledge in diabetes education. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those living with diabetes.
These scholarships are awarded to healthcare professionals who provide care and education to under-served communities that lack access to Diabetes Specialists and healthcare resources. Applicants must be in the process of gaining practice hours and planning to take their CDCES Exam within the next 3 years.
Applications Close Aug 29th
Recipient announced Sept 5th
The goal of these scholarships are three-fold:
Who is eligible?
If you are a healthcare professional who wants to learn the steps to enter the rewarding field of diabetes education, we have created a new FREE webinar that outlines the benefits and steps involved in “Becoming a Diabetes Specialist.”
We want to share this information with as many healthcare professionals as possible to encourage them to consider specializing in diabetes. Our goal is to cast this net far and wide to address the rising prevalence of diabetes and empower health care professionals to enter the field.
Visit this page to gain ideas on how to get your 1000 practice hours and to use our hours tracker.
Visit the official CBDCE website or relevant professional bodies for more detailed guidance or recent updates.
Visit our CDCES Prep Page for more information and to register for FREE Webinars with lots of helpful information.
We believe in your success! Learn the steps involved in preparing for the certification exams, earning CEs, and gaining confidence as a Diabetes Education Specialists and more!
Take a trip through our 10 Step Roadmap to Success for easy access to the tools and resources you need to succeed at either or both certification exams!
Want to learn more about our accreditation and how our CEs can help you meet the requirements for the CDCES exam? Click above to explore the details of our accredited courses.
Coach Beverly’s goal is to support our Diabetes Education Community and provide meaningful resources that are useful for your daily practice. Please enjoy these FREE resources that we have put together for you.
Our FREE webinars will help you discover the steps required to become a CDCES and will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test-taking readiness.
Can’t join us live?
Don’t worry, if you register, we will send you a link to the recorded version.
If you are a health care professional considering becoming a CDCES and want to learn more about eligibility and benefits of joining the Diabetes Education Community, this FREE webinar is for YOU. Coach Beverly will provide clarification on requirements, exam content, and study strategies to prepare for success.
We will review examination process, sample test questions, and the reasoning behind choosing the BEST answers.
Building a Bridge Program: At Diabetes Education Services, our goal is to mentor the next generation of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES). We are committed to welcoming healthcare professionals with diverse experiences and backgrounds to enter the diabetes field. Our online programs and scholarship programs aim to provide emerging CDCES professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to address the unique challenges encountered by people with diabetes from all walks of life, while also preparing them for certification.
Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician, and Innovator, Beverly has specialized in diabetes management for over twenty years and has successfully passed the CDCES exam six times. As president and founder of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care and improving the lives of those with diabetes.
“Becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is one of the best professional and personal decisions I have ever made.” – Coach Beverly Thomassian
“The best part of becoming a CDCES is working with my colleagues and people living with diabetes. As diabetes educators, we hear compelling and beautiful life stories. I am astounded by the barriers they face and inspired by their adaptability, problem-solving skills, and resilience.“
– Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Reason 1: CDCES is a widely recognized certification by employers and health care professionals throughout the U.S. This credential demonstrates a specialized and in-depth knowledge in the prevention and treatment of individuals living with pre-diabetes and diabetes.
Reason 2: Currently, 13% of people in the U.S. have diabetes and another 36% have pre-diabetes which means 49% of Americans are running around with elevated blood glucose levels. Given this epidemic, there will be plenty of future job opportunities.
Reason 3: Having my CDCES along with my nursing degree, has opened many doors of opportunity; from working as an inpatient Diabetes Nurse Specialist in a hospital to working as a Manager of Diabetes Education in the outpatient setting to starting my own consulting company.
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 of continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.
Author: Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES
Founder: Nutrition for Daily Living
SJ is a 62-year-old long-haul truck driver with type 2 diabetes for the past 18 years. They take basal insulin nightly and metformin twice daily. Despite consistency of medications and a recent focus on lifestyle changes, Time in Range remains at 5% with a GMI of 9.2%. Last A1c was 9.7%. No history of hypoglycemia nor signs of retinopathy or neuropathy are documented. Incretin therapy or SGLT-2 inhibitor has been recommended but SJ shares that the insurance share of cost makes those medications unaffordable. SJ has an erratic schedule and drives across multiple states for work. They report fatigue during long drives but denies difficulty with driving nor any episodes of low blood glucose. SJ is motivated to improve diabetes management but is concerned about their livelihood if license were to be impacted.
As the diabetes care and education specialist, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in SJ’s care plan?
Are you a healthcare professional providing diabetes care in an under-resourced community? Are you working toward earning your certification in diabetes education (CDCES or BC-ADM?)
If yes, please consider applying for our Bridge Scholarship, which covers the registration cost for the DiabetesEd Training Conference in San Diego, Oct 22-23, 2026 (value of $559). This program will provide you with the content needed to prepare for mastery-level diabetes certification and beyond!
Recipients will be awarded the Training Conference reg fee, including the live program, printed syllabus, 30+ CE’s, plus access to the online bonus courses for one year! Applications Due on July 20th, 2026
🌟Updated Schedule: ADA Boot Camp, Tech, MNT & More
Live in Beautiful San Diego – Oct 22-23, 2026
Re-Ignite your Passion & Prepare for Diabetes Certification Exams
🎓 Earn 30+ CEs: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
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2-Day Conference
Oct 22–23, 2026
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15.5 Live CEs
+ 17 bonus CEs
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CDCES & BC-ADM
Exam Prep + Renewal
📍
San Diego, CA
1.7 mi from airport
The field of diabetes care is expanding and evolving rapidly. This unique training conference will keep you on the cutting edge plus prepare you for certification exams. It also fulfills the Standards of Care renewal requirement. Join us for two days of intensive education that is fun and inspiring. Add on the optional Day 3 (Engaging the Disengaged), to complete your conference exeperience.
Coach Beverly and Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES co-lead an exciting day that brings the ADA and AACE Standards to life. Gain fresh insights, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of the latest in person-centered diabetes care. After attending, you will be empowered to share the latest in diabetes care with your colleagues and the people in your care.
Take your knowledge to the next level with this intensive deep-dive into insulin therapy, dosing and pattern management with Dr. Diana Isaacs. Next, stay for the diabetes tech show-and-tell as Diana demonstrates the specs of the latest pumps and sensors. After lunch, nutrition whiz Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES expertly details the latest in MNT and provides real strategies on translating this content to your clinical practice. You will have a chance to put it all together as Coach Beverly leads you through a series of case studies that integrates content from Day 1 and Day 2.
On Saturday, join this exceptional day-long program led by William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES & Susan Guzman, PhD (Behavioral Diabetes Institute) that reveals psychosocial forces behind diabetes self-management — tools to break through resistance and inspire change.
Read more below
📜 Essentials
Registration
+ Printed Syllabus
$559.00
🌟 Deluxe
Essentials
+ ADA Standards Book
$589.00
🏆 Complete – Best Value!
Deluxe
+ ADCES Review Guide e-Book
$669.00
Transform how you engage patients with diabetes — master behavior change, reduce distress, and overcome medication hesitancy.
Why do so many patients know what they should do — but still struggle to do it?
The answer lies in the psychology of diabetes.
In this transformative full-day course, world-renowned experts William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDCES, and Susan Guzman, PhD, from the Behavioral Diabetes Institute reveal the hidden psychosocial forces that drive — or derail — diabetes self-management.
You’ll walk away with a completely new toolkit for breaking through patient resistance, dissolving medication hesitancy, and creating clinical encounters that actually inspire change!
Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3-Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report. She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment & action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, & documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting. Earn 1.5 CEs or join for free!
Determining basal & bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determining basal rates, bolus ratios & how to problem-solve when blood glucose levels aren’t on target. During this course, Coach Beverly provides abundant case studies to give participants hands-on practice & build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Join us live October 22nd – 23rd, 2025!
30+ CEs with Expanded Accreditation!
Join our expert team for engaging, interactive sessions that bring the ADA Standards of Care to life—covering medications, behavior change, technology, and more. Ideal for CDCES or BC-ADM exam prep, this course also includes a 4-hour Virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy Toolkit and bonus content that also meets CDCES renewal requirements.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Our expert team transforms complex diabetes science into clear, practical insights—keeping it real, engaging, and fun!
Program Faculty Disclosures:
Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to Partners policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
Faculy Bios & Disclosures:
Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM – CEO of DiabetesEd ServicesDisclosures:
Beverly Thomassian has no financial disclosures
Bio:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Disclosures:
Dr. Diana Isaacs has the following relevant financial relationships:
Bio:
Diana Isaacs was awarded 2020 ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations. She serves in leadership roles for several pharmacies and diabetes organizations. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects with a focus on medications, CGM and diabetes technology.
For the past three year, Dr. Isaacs has served as a contributing author for the 2023 ADA Standards of Care.
As the Program Coordinator and clinical pharmacist specialist in the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center, Dr. Isaacs brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with extensive research and speaking experience to this program.
Activity Start and End Date: 10/22/25 – 10/23/2025
Estimated time to complete the activity: 15 hours and 30 minutes
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Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and Diabetes Education Services
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and Diabetes Education Services. Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Education:
Partners designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 15.50 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Partners designates this continuing education activity for 15.50 contact hour(s) (1.550 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
(Universal Activity Number – JA4008073-9999-25-206-L01-P)
Type of Activity: Application
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.
Dietitian Continuing Education:
This program offers 15.50 CPEUs for dietitians.
Interprofessional Continuing Education:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
For additional information about the accreditation of this activity, please visit https://partnersed.com.
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on Lower Extremity Recommendation for JT? . 77% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can pass it on to people living with diabetes and your colleagues, plus prepare for exam success!
Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the question yet, you can answer it below: Answer Question
Question:
JT is a 58-year-old with type 2 diabetes presents for a routine exam. Has a 20-year history of diabetes, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy. Reports no foot pain, but partner notes they have been walking with a slight limp. On exam, you note dry skin, thickened toenails, a callus on the plantar aspect of the first metatarsal head, and diminished monofilament sensation at multiple sites on both feet. Pedal pulses are diminished bilaterally, and ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) is 0.6 on the right and 0.7 on the left.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in managing this JT’s foot care?
Answer Choices:
Answer 1 is incorrect. 16% chose this answer, “Refer to a podiatrist for debridement of the callus and initiate custom orthotics.” While podiatry referral is important, vascular compromise must be evaluated first. Debridement in a patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) could lead to poor healing or ulceration.
Answer 2 is incorrect. 1% of you chose this answer, “Reassure JT that this is only a minor issue since they are not experiencing pain and schedule follow-up in 6 months.” Absence of pain does not exclude serious pathology, especially in individuals with neuropathy.
Answer 3 is incorrect. About 3% of respondents chose this, “Prescribe a topical antifungal for the toenails and instruct JT to inspect feet weekly and apply moisturizing cream.” This addresses a minor issue (onychomycosis), but ignores signs of ischemia and neuropathy.
Finally, Answer 4 is correct. 77% chose this answer, “Recommend vascular imaging and refer to a vascular specialist due to abnormal ABI and diminished pulses.” ABI values <0.9 indicate PAD; values <0.5 are considered severe. Given the ABI of 0.6 and 0.7, along with diminished pulses and gait change, vascular referral is necessary to assess perfusion and prevent future ulceration or amputation.
We hope you appreciate this week’s rationale! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our Question of the Week and participate in this fun learning activity!
Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3-Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report. She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment & action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, & documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting. This course is free to attend without earning CEs, or you can choose the paid option if you wish to receive CE credits.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
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Happy August!
Greetings, wonderful healthcare colleagues. This newsletter is full of exciting content, important announcements, and new programs.
Did you know that over 30% of HCP taking their CDCES for the first time don’t pass? Not passing can feel very discouraging, but be reassured that this does not define you, and you are not alone. Join our Free webinar on August 26th to regroup, reconfigure, and get re-energized to pass this exam!
AI is becoming an integral part of our everyday life, and for people with diabetes, it may offer significant benefits in helping determine the amount of carbs in food. Our expert delves into this topic, exploring different apps and the potential benefits of AI.
Speaking of carb counting, our next article examines the Beta Bionics insulin pump, which eliminates the need for users to manually enter the carbs they consume. Read more to learn about the ins and outs of this innovative insulin pump.
If you are working toward your CDCES, I encourage you to apply for our DiabetesEd Training Seminar San Diego Scholarship. Two recipients will be awarded the cost of registration ($559) to our fantastic two-day training seminar in October. Applications due August 29th.
You won’t want to miss our newest course, ‘Hyperglycemia and Hot Flashes,’ taught by our guest expert, Dr. Jill Schramm, on August 27th. If you are looking for a reason to go to Hawaii, join Coach Bev in Honolulu in September.
This month, you are invited to join our free webinars on DeFeeting Amputation and Prepping for your CDCES & BC-ADM. Challenge yourself with our Question and Rationale of the Week, Too!
I hope to see you in Phoenix, Booth 527! Stop by and say hello to me and my boys. We can’t wait to meet you!
With appreciation,
Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Tiffany, Christine, & Katarina
Join us live October 22nd – 23rd, 2025!
30+ CEs with Expanded Accreditation!
Join our expert team for engaging, interactive sessions that bring the ADA Standards of Care to life—covering medications, behavior change, technology, and more. Ideal for CDCES or BC-ADM exam prep, this course also includes a 4-hour Virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy Toolkit and bonus content that also meets CDCES renewal requirements.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Our expert team transforms complex diabetes science into clear, practical insights—keeping it real, engaging, and fun!
Program Faculty Disclosures:
Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to Partners policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
Faculy Bios & Disclosures:
Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM – CEO of DiabetesEd ServicesDisclosures:
Beverly Thomassian has no financial disclosures
Bio:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Disclosures:
Dr. Diana Isaacs has the following relevant financial relationships:
Bio:
Diana Isaacs was awarded 2020 ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations. She serves in leadership roles for several pharmacies and diabetes organizations. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects with a focus on medications, CGM and diabetes technology.
For the past three year, Dr. Isaacs has served as a contributing author for the 2023 ADA Standards of Care.
As the Program Coordinator and clinical pharmacist specialist in the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center, Dr. Isaacs brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with extensive research and speaking experience to this program.
Activity Start and End Date: 10/22/25 – 10/23/2025
Estimated time to complete the activity: 15 hours and 30 minutes
_____________________________________
Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and Diabetes Education Services
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and Diabetes Education Services. Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Education:
Partners designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 15.50 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Partners designates this continuing education activity for 15.50 contact hour(s) (1.550 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
(Universal Activity Number – JA4008073-9999-25-206-L01-P)
Type of Activity: Application
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.
Dietitian Continuing Education:
This program offers 15.50 CPEUs for dietitians.
Interprofessional Continuing Education:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
For additional information about the accreditation of this activity, please visit https://partnersed.com.
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
C.K. is a 55-year-old elementary school teacher diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ten years ago and is managing glycemic control with multiple daily injections (MDI) and a CGM. You are seeing C.K. for diabetes education due to an increasing hemoglobin A1c from 7.0% to 9.9%. During the appointment, C.K. reports missing mealtime doses due to being “too busy to get all that stuff out” at both work and home. C.K. notes that a friend from church has an insulin pump and asks if an insulin pump would help improve their A1c.
As the diabetes care and education specialist, what factors do you need to assess before determining if C.K. is ready for insulin pump therapy?
Join us live October 22nd – 23rd, 2025!
30+ CEs with Expanded Accreditation!
Join our expert team for engaging, interactive sessions that bring the ADA Standards of Care to life—covering medications, behavior change, technology, and more. Ideal for CDCES or BC-ADM exam prep, this course also includes a 4-hour Virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy Toolkit and bonus content that also meets CDCES renewal requirements.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Our expert team transforms complex diabetes science into clear, practical insights—keeping it real, engaging, and fun!
Program Faculty Disclosures:
Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to Partners policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
Faculy Bios & Disclosures:
Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM – CEO of DiabetesEd ServicesDisclosures:
Beverly Thomassian has no financial disclosures
Bio:
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES
Disclosures:
Dr. Diana Isaacs has the following relevant financial relationships:
Bio:
Diana Isaacs was awarded 2020 ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations. She serves in leadership roles for several pharmacies and diabetes organizations. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects with a focus on medications, CGM and diabetes technology.
For the past three year, Dr. Isaacs has served as a contributing author for the 2023 ADA Standards of Care.
As the Program Coordinator and clinical pharmacist specialist in the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center, Dr. Isaacs brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with extensive research and speaking experience to this program.
Activity Start and End Date: 10/22/25 – 10/23/2025
Estimated time to complete the activity: 15 hours and 30 minutes
_____________________________________
Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and Diabetes Education Services
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and Diabetes Education Services. Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Education:
Partners designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 15.50 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Partners designates this continuing education activity for 15.50 contact hour(s) (1.550 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
(Universal Activity Number – JA4008073-9999-25-206-L01-P)
Type of Activity: Application
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.
Dietitian Continuing Education:
This program offers 15.50 CPEUs for dietitians.
Interprofessional Continuing Education:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
For additional information about the accreditation of this activity, please visit https://partnersed.com.
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
Coach Beverly will walk participants through the 3-Step Process to Save Feet; Assess, Screen, & Report. She will provide simple and clear instructions on how to assess and inspect feet, along with risk assessment & action steps. We will share free teaching tools, strategies, & documentation forms adapted from the Lower Extremity Prevention Program (LEAP) that you can immediately implement in your practice setting. Earn 1.25 CEs/CPEUs or join for FREE!
Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our Level 4 | The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
Summer offers an excellent opportunity to engage with fresh, seasonal eating and a local farmer’s market offers an ideal starting point for both inspiration and nutrition. In diabetes care, fruit and vegetable consumption are cornerstone nutrition recommendations, yet most Americans don’t get enough.
Increased consumption is associated with diabetes prevention, diabetes management, and reduced risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease. A recent meta-analysis found for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, an additional 200 grams per day (about 2.5 servings) was associated with a 26% lower risk of all-cause mortality.¹
Despite these benefits, 2019 national data showed adults met only 12.3% of daily fruit recommendations (1.5-2 cups) and 10.0% of daily vegetables recommendations (2-3 cups).² The lowest intakes were found among males for fruit consumption and in individuals living at or below the poverty line for vegetable consumption. Barriers such as cost, limited access, lack of preparation skills, and previous food experiences all contribute to these gaps; however, by supporting access and confidence in use, we can help bridge this gap.
In 2019, I experienced these challenges firsthand while working at a rural health clinic in Northern California serving individuals living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While we were making progress using population health strategies to support outreach and engagement, as a dietitian, I recognized we could do more to address food quality and access for our rural community.
A chance conversation at a community health event led to a grant opportunity and the creation of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription program. Individuals attending diabetes care visits could be eligible to receive farmer’s market vouchers, aligning with the recent launch of a local downtown market. Although the market was not year-round, we saw this as an opportunity to help connect individuals at risk of low intakes with seasonal produce found at farmers’ markets.
Each week, we partnered with farmers to provide recipe cards, seasonal produce challenges, and activities that encouraged trying new foods into traditional meals. Although early outcomes were limited by the onset of COVID the following year, similar programs continue across the U.S.³, with studies suggesting potential long-term benefits for fruit and vegetable intake, food security, and clinical markers linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.⁴
In addition to Prescription Programs, several other, currently funded⁵, nutrition assistance programs can help increase food dollars for farmers’ market spending. Many farmers’ markets across the U.S. now accept SNAP/EBT and programs like Market Match, WIC, and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, offering incentives by matching the value of EBT dollars spent on fruits and vegetables. Identifying participating markets in our communities and sharing how individuals can access these benefits may help reduce financial barriers and support more equitable access to fresh, healthy foods.
A helpful resource is the USDA Farmers Market Directory, which allows users to search by zip code for local markets and filter results to show those that accept SNAP or other benefits.
Familiarity, exploring new foods, and obtaining skills for preparation can be another challenge. Tools such as the Seasonal Food Guide offers information by state and month on what produce is in season. Within this guide, you will find links to information on each type of food, including purchasing, storing, and cooking. Fruitsandveggies.org offers resources for health professionals, consumer handouts, information about each fruit or vegetable, seasonal guides, and recipes.
Clients have shared wonderful resources from Tiktok, Instagram, or YouTube for how to cook videos for new foods. Many farmers’ markets have their own pages, which can tell you what is in season at your local market that week. Planning meals and determining what to eat can be one of the most challenging aspects of nutrition management in diabetes. Knowing what is available, exploring meal planning ideas, helping shop with a plan, sharing tips, and engaging with farmers for preparation and storage advice can help build confidence in food selection.
At our local market in Northern California, produce such as berries, cucumbers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and leafy greens are plentiful and align well with diabetes nutrition therapy. Berries are high in antioxidants and fiber. Zucchini and cucumbers are hydrating non-starchy vegetables, perfect for raw salads or simple sautéed side dishes. Leafy greens, such as arugula, spinach, and Swiss chard, are rich in vitamins and minerals and pair well with many summer meals.
Ideas for incorporating these foods could include zucchini noodles tossed in pesto or a basic marinara sauce, a cucumber and tomato salad with vinaigrette, a berry and Greek yogurt bowl, or sautéed peppers and greens served with grilled chicken or a bean of choice. When healthcare providers connect individuals to accessible nutrition strategies, they support sustainable, community-based diabetes care that can promote health beyond the clinic walls.
3- Minute Skillet Beans & Greens⁶
Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 4 (¾ cup each)
Ingredients:
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🫘 1 (15-oz) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (or rinse regular beans), drained
🌶️ 1 tsp curry powder
🌿 ½ tsp ground ginger
🧂 ¼ tsp black pepper
🥬 5 oz fresh baby spinach
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
💡 No spinach? Swap with kale, collard greens, or other leafy greens! (Note: heartier greens will need 2–3 more minutes to cook!)
🔥 Just heat, stir, and enjoy your speedy, healthy, and super tasty dish! 😋✨
Instructions:
-Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
-Add garbanzo beans, curry powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir to coat the beans evenly in the spices.
-Add spinach and salt. Stir gently and cook for about 2½ minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the beans are heated through.
-Serve warm.
Optional Add-Ins:
-For a saucier dish, add a few spoonfuls of the reserved bean liquid to the pan.
-Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamy, richer version.
Nutrition Facts (Per ¾ Cup Serving):
-Calories: 155, Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 0.7g), Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 4g), Protein: 8g, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 415mg
For More Information:
-Farmer’s Market Programs: https://www.fns.usda.gov/farmersmarket
-Find a local Farmer’s Market: Local Food Directory https://www.usdalocalfoodportal.com/fe/fdirectory_farmersmarket/
-Seasonal Food Guide: www.seasonalfoodguide.org
-Have a Plant: Fruit and Veggies.org: www.fruitsandveggies.org
Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES
Founder: Nutrition for Daily Living
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