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The health benefits of plant-based diets are not a new topic, but as they continue to be a top headline in the news and on social media, #plantbased, we have more and more clients expressing interest in this dietary pattern.
Plant-based diet is a general term to include eating patterns that emphasize whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and discourage animal products. The popularity of this diet has grown as more evidence associates it with lower rates of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular mortality, obesity, cancer, and the prevention of type 2 diabetes.1 Research has also associated a higher intake of meat and processed meat with an increased risk of these similar chronic diseases.1 Definitions of plant-based can vary widely from avoiding all animal products to reducing intake of animal-based foods; Mediterranean, DASH diet, and Planetary diet approaches may fit within this definition.
As we review articles and noteworthy news, we might ask ourselves what plant-based definition has been used.
A vegan Diet, in persons with type 2 diabetes, is effective in reducing HgbA1c and body weight.1 The 2019 Nutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes Consensus report2 stated that a vegetarian or vegan diet can reduce A1c by 0.3-0.4% in people with type 2 diabetes, and plant-based eating patterns reduce weight, waist circumference, and LDL. A 2017 systemic review and meta-analysis3 of 14 studies found in 8 observational studies that vegetarian diet patterns (excluding meat and meat products) reduced the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes compared to Omnivore diets. In five studies, no significant associations between a vegetarian diet and diabetes risk were observed, however, lack of definition of the degree of vegetarian, duration and actual intake, or specificity in diet quality could have affected the results.
A plant-based diet may not always be healthful, as it could include refined grains, starches, sugars, and processed plant-based products. Refined carbohydrates and highly processed foods are independently associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. The ADA Standards of Care emphasize diet quality in every reviewed eating pattern. A 2019 meta-analysis4 of 9 total observational studies (307, 099 total participants) across North America, Europe, and Asia found that greater adherence to a plant-based diet was inversely associated with risk with diabetes, and this risk was further reduced when considering diet quality. In this study, it is essential to note that, when studies were combined, even the highest category of adherence to plant-based dietary patterns still included about 1.6-4 servings of animal-based foods per day; this may be from fish, dairy, meat, or poultry.4
Comparison Study: A 2024 cross-sectional study5 completed in Germany compared vegans, flexitarians (up to 50 grams of meat or processed meat products per day), and omnivores (>170 grams/day of meat and processed meat consumption). The vegan diet was associated with the most significant benefits to cardiovascular health; however, metabolic syndrome score and arterial stiffness were more favorable in flexitarians than in other groups. The vegan and flexitarian diets were associated with lower blood lipids, reduced insulin resistance, and a higher diet quality index than the Omnivore diet. Dietary intakes of soft drinks, dairy products, sweets, meat, and processed meat were all associated with higher total and LDL cholesterol levels and Metabolic syndrome scores. However, regarding how the study categorizes food groups, we are unsure if the type of meat or dairy would have changed these outcomes. Simple categories of plant-based or omnivore may not fully explain the synergy of health impacts from diet intake.
Transitional dietary approaches that emphasize foods primarily from plants while also including animal foods may be a more realistic approach for many people. Despite the increasing interest in plant-based diets and a 54% growth in 2023 of plant-based product sales in the US market, only about 4% of Americans follow a vegetarian diet. Data from a recent March 2023 publication7 compared average consumption from 17 food categories to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. Many categories fell short, with only refined grains, added sugars, proteins, and nuts, seeds, and soy meeting or exceeding the guidelines. There is a need for an overall shift in diet to improve the intake of foods touted as beneficial within plant-based diets.
Barriers to implementing a plant-based diet include lack of knowledge, cultural acceptability, and cost.7
Like JR, many people may need to learn what it means to follow a plant-based diet. Understanding the individual’s interest, discussing the range of definitions and outcomes, and emphasizing transitional dietary changes could empower change.
The benefits of plant-based diets are well known, and future research is needed to examine different plant-based diet variations, combinations of foods, and degrees that are most beneficial and achievable. The 2024 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dietary recommendations, and we need to individualize our recommendations based on cultural background, personal preferences, co-occurring conditions, and socioeconomics. They recommend “food-based dietary patterns should emphasize key nutrition principles: inclusion of non-starchy vegetables, whole fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts/seeds and low-fat dairy products and minimizing consumption of meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, sweets, refined grains, and ultra-processed foods.”8
We can support persons with diabetes and JR by asking questions and being curious.
Based on JR’s response, we can confidently support a dietary pattern that is vegan, vegetarian, or a more flexible nutritional pattern that focuses on nutrient density and food quality.
1. Sabrina Schlesinger; Diet and Diabetes Prevention: Is a Plant-Based Diet the Solution?. Diabetes Care 2 January 2023; 46 (1): 6–8.
2. Alison B. Evert, Michelle Dennison, Christopher D. Gardner, W. Timothy Garvey, Ka Hei Karen Lau, Janice MacLeod, Joanna Mitri, Raquel F. Pereira, Kelly Rawlings, Shamera Robinson, Laura Saslow, Sacha Uelmen, Patricia B. Urbanski, William S. Yancy; Nutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes: A Consensus Report. Diabetes Care 1 May 2019; 42 (5): 731–754
3. Lee Y, Park K. Adherence to a Vegetarian Diet and Diabetes Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients. 2017 Jun 14;9(6):603.
4. Qian F, Liu G, Hu FB, Bhupathiraju SN, Sun Q. Association Between Plant-Based Dietary Patterns and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2019;179(10):1335–1344.
5. Bruns, A., Greupner, T., Nebl, J., & Hahn, A. (2024). Plant-based diets and cardiovascular risk factors: a comparison of flexitarians, vegans and omnivores in a cross-sectional study. BMC Nutrition
6. U.S. consumers’ eating patterns differ from Federal recommendations downloaded on 2/14/2023 fromhttps://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=106562.
7. Viroli G, Kalmpourtzidou A, Cena H. Exploring Benefits and Barriers of Plant-Based Diets: Health, Environmental Impact, Food Accessibility and Acceptability. Nutrients. 2023 Nov 8;15(22):4723.
8. American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee; 5. Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024. Diabetes Care 1 January 2024; 47 (Supplement_1): S77–S110. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-S005
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.
Studies indicate that only 53% of individuals eligible for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) through their health insurance receive it.
Which of the following approaches to increase participation in DSMES is based on the ADA Standards of Care?
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Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a refreshed understanding of the latest advances in person-centered diabetes care. Our team highlights the ADA Standards of Care, medications, behavior change, technology, medical nutrition therapy, and more!
Our instructors co-teach the content to keep things fresh and lively.
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.
Be a part of our diabetes community while learning about the latest in diabetes care.
Plus, Coach Beverly provides an interactive question and answer session at the end of each live webinar.
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Keeping all the behavior change and learning theories straight can be daunting, especially if you are trying to get to the “best” answer for certification exams. Coach Beverly feels your pain and wants to help out. To say thanks for 25 years, she’s hosting a FREE Behavior Change Webinar to sort out and dissect the theories most relevant in clinical practice and for exam preparation.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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3 Reasons to Become a CDCES
“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.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.
Be a part of our diabetes community while learning about the latest in diabetes care. Plus, Coach Beverly provides an interactive question and answer session at the end of each live webinar.
Topics:
Keeping all the behavior change and learning theories straight can be daunting, especially if you are trying to get to the “best” answer for certification exams. Coach Beverly feels your pain and wants to help out. To say thanks for 25 years, she’s hosting a FREE Behavior Change Webinar to sort out and dissect the theories most relevant in clinical practice and for exam preparation.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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Intended Audience: This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the BC-ADM or the CDCES certification Exam.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES, winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. Her years of expertise combined with her person-centered approach and work ethic, make her a perfect speaker for this nutrition and activity focused content.
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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 what is the best approach for religious fasting. 75% 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: The 2024 Standards of Care reported individuals who fast have an increased risk for hypoglycemia, dehydration, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis.
Which of the following is an accurate health care statement regarding recommendations for religious fasting?
Answer Choices:
If you are thinking about taking the certification exam, this practice test question will set you up for success. Test writers anticipate possible answers based on the details in the question. They will wave those “juicy answers” right under your nose. Your job is to weed through the particulars, pluck out the most important elements and choose the BEST answer.
Answer 1 is incorrect. 5.59% chose this answer. “Recommend continuing with usual diet and medication regimens to ensure glucose stability and reduce health risks.” Although religious fasting does change a person’s usual diet, sleep, and potentially medication regimen, evidence has shown that with education, most people with diabetes can safely complete a religious fast.
Answer 2 is correct. 75.42% of you chose this answer. “Accommodate a person’s choice for religious fasting.” Based on the 2024 Standards of Care, healthcare providers should accommodate a person’s choice for religious fasting.
Answer 3 is incorrect. About 6.78% of respondents chose this. “Advise people with diabetes taking insulin about the need to avoid religious fasting due to risk of hypoglycemia.” Although risk assessment is essential to review with each person with diabetes, the use of insulin is not a singular determinant of risk. Often, dose adjustments can reduce risk. The article “Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines 2021”, referenced in the 2024 Standards of Care, includes a detailed description of how to stratify individual risk.
Finally, Answer 4 is incorrect. 12.20% chose this answer. “Provide education on religious fasting only when evidence indicates risk.” Healthcare providers should inquire about religious fasting and provide proactive education on monitoring glucose and how to modify medications, meal choices pre/post fast, fluid consumption, and activity planning.
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!
Join Coach Beverly and Team for two and a half days of knowledge-sharing, fun, and “aha” moments for our Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference April 17th – 19th, 2024.
Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a refreshed understanding of the latest advances in person-centered diabetes care. Our team highlights the ADA Standards of Care, medications, behavior change, technology, medical nutrition therapy, and more!
Our instructors co-teach the content to keep things fresh and lively.
Friend Discount: 3 or more only $449 per person. Email us at [email protected] with the name and email of each registrant to get the discount!
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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.
These treasured food and nutrition experts translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthier living.Some of my favorite people are RD/RDNs. I’ve been blessed to teach with many inspiring, kind, knowledgeable, and dynamic dietitians over a span of more than 20 years. RDN’s are trailblazers and advocates for improving the health of our communities through nutrition and are passionate about sharing their breadth of knowledge with their diabetes community and colleagues alike.
We are honored to highlight the significant impact RDNs have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole by promoting healthy eating habits, preventing disease, and improving our overall quality of life by encouraging us to eat a rainbow of foods filled with fiber and phytonutrients.
To celebrate Registered Dietitian Day, we are highlighting a leader in the field and the newest member of our DiabetesEd Team, Christine Craig.
We are excited to welcome our newest faculty member! Christine is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and a consultant dietitian. It is important to her that each person living with diabetes feels supported and empowered not only with information but an individualized approach for lifelong health. Winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, she is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. She has served as a preceptor, lecturer, researcher, and is an active association board member. She has worked across health systems; within Diabetes Care Centers, Endocrinology clinics, Primary Care, Telemedicine Rural Health, and Virtual-First Primary Care. Currently she is owner of Nutrition for Daily Living, where it is her mission to increase access to compassionate and evidenced-based nutrition and diabetes care.
As an adventurer, travel, hiking and snow skiing are her favorite past-times. For Christine, having a moment to take in the landscape and beauty around us can re-energize and fuel a busy life.
Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES
Featured Articles by Christine
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?)
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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.
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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!
Food insecurity affects 16% of adults with diabetes compared with 9% of adults without diabetes.
Based on the ADA standards of care, which is the most accurate statement regarding food insecurity and people with diabetes?
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Join Coach Beverly and Team for two and a half days of knowledge-sharing, fun, and “aha” moments for our Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference April 17th – 19th, 2024.
Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a refreshed understanding of the latest advances in person-centered diabetes care. Our team highlights the ADA Standards of Care, medications, behavior change, technology, medical nutrition therapy, and more!
Our instructors co-teach the content to keep things fresh and lively.
Friend Discount: 3 or more only $449 per person. Email us at [email protected] with the name and email of each registrant to get the discount!
Sign up for Diabetes Blog Bytes – we post one daily Blog Byte from Monday to Friday. And of course, Tuesday is our Question of the Week. It’s Informative and FREE! Sign up below!
Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.
We love celebrating National Nutrition Month and the registered dietitian nutritionists who help us maintain the pleasure of eating while empowering us to make informed decisions about daily food choices.
We are honored to highlight the significant impact RDNs have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole by promoting healthy eating habits, preventing disease, and improving our overall quality of life by encouraging us to eat a rainbow of foods filled with fiber and phytonutrients.
In this newsletter, we explore different types of plant-based diets and recognize that accumulating evidence supports the benefits of this approach, including the prevention of type 2 diabetes. We include lots of additional resources to explore and share.
Next, Coach Beverly shares a personal story about confronting weight stigma during a provider visit. She asks readers to raise awareness in their settings and advocate for weight-inclusive and respectful care for each individual.
We share Mohammed Ali’s “Recipe for Life” as we consider including this recipe and all of its’ ingredients in our daily lives.
Our guest contributor, Nick Kundrant, provides insights into the transformative power of a positive mindset based on his book, “Positively Type 1”. His message of empathy, resilience, and a holistic approach to health care is inspiring, Thanks, Nick!
Finally, we are excited to announce our “Connect with Coach Beverly” live Facebook event on March 13th! Test your knowledge with our nutrition-inspired Questions and Rationales of the Week!
Sending notes of joy and health,
Coach Beverly and Bryanna
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Join Coach Beverly and Team for two and a half days of knowledge-sharing, fun, and “aha” moments for our Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference April 17th – 19th, 2024.
Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a refreshed understanding of the latest advances in person-centered diabetes care. Our team highlights the ADA Standards of Care, medications, behavior change, technology, medical nutrition therapy, and more!
Our instructors co-teach the content to keep things fresh and lively.
Friend Discount: 3 or more only $449 per person. Email us at [email protected] with the name and email of each registrant to get the discount!
Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and our CPEU courses have received Prior Approval* from the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since our CPEU courses received Prior approval* from the CDR, these CPEU courses satisfy the CE requirements for the CDCES /BC-ADM regardless of your profession!
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.