Faculty of Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference – 2022
Faculty of Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference
Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician and Innovator, Beverly has specialized in diabetes management for over twenty years. As president and founder of Diabetes Educational Services, Beverly is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care and improving the lives of those with diabetes.
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES
We are thrilled to welcome our newest speaker, Diana Isaacs, who will be joining our Virtual and Live Courses!
Dr. Isaacs was named 2020 AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations. Dr. Isaacs was awarded the Ohio Pharmacists Association Under 40 Award in 2019. Dr. Isaacs has served 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.
As the CGM Program Coordinator and clinical pharmacist specialist in the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center, Dr. Isaacs brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with extensive research experience to this program.
Read interview with Dr. Isaacs here!
Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES
Ashley is an educator, dietitian, and Diabetes Education Program Coordinator at the Salinas Valley Medical Clinic’s Diabetes & Endocrine Center. Her work with people living with diabetes focuses on the value of healthy nutrition and movement to improve well-being.
Ashley is passionate about providing person-centered education to empower those who live with diabetes. Having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself nearly 20 years ago, she combines her professional knowledge with personal experience and understanding.
Read interview with Ms. LaBrier here!
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference Schedule Coming Soon!
April 13 with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs
8:00—12:00 pm | BREAK | 1:00— 4:30 pm PST
Topics Include:
- Current State of Diabetes ADA Standards of Care
- Person Centered Care for Type 1, Type 2, LADA, GDM
- Medical Evaluation, Risk Identification
- Diabetes Prevention
- Glycemic targets across the Lifespan
- Hypoglycemia prevention & treatment
- Landmark Studies
- Medications for Type 2
- Pharmacology Algorithms – AACE and ADA
- Cardiovascular Monitoring and Management
- Delivering Extraordinary Diabetes Care
April 14 with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs
8:00—12:00 pm | BREAK | 1:00— 4:30 pm PST
- Insulin – The Ultimate Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Insulin Pattern Management and Dosing Strategies
- Diabetes Interview – From Head to Toe
- Microvascular Risk Reduction
- Diabetes Technology—Monitors, Pumps & Data Interpretation
- Integrating Mental Health with Body Health
- Assessment Tools, Recognizing Trauma and Self-Care Strategies
April 15 with Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES
8:00 am—Noon
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Overview
- Micro and Macronutrients
- Evidence based approaches to MNT
- Meal Planning – How to Eat by the Numbers
- Keeping Well Through Activity and Nutrition
*Dates and times subject to change
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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
Preparing for BC-ADM Exam? Learn about Exam updates at Free Webinar | Nov. 17th
Are you Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam?
We have some exciting exam updates to share.
Join Coach Beverly, Wednesday November 17th at 11:30 am PST for everything you need to know to prepare!
Becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) provides an opportunity for diabetes specialists with an advanced degree in their field (plus a professional license as an advanced practice nurse, registered dietitian, registered pharmacist, or provider) to increase the breadth and depth of their diabetes knowledge. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management, and psychosocial issues.
Attaining optimal diabetes management includes using a person-centered approach coupled with assessment, screening, management, and monitoring of acute and chronic diabetes co conditions. This webinar will review changes in requirements for 2021, exam eligibility and test format, strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics. We will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. We hope you can join us for this webinar.
Can’t join us live? No worries! Registrants get priority notification and link to recorded version within 24 hours.
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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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
Rationale of the Week | The First Person to Receive Insulin?
This month, we are quizzing test takers on the history of diabetes and the discovery of insulin. Our November 2nd Question of the week quizzed test takers on the first insulin injections in humans. 47% of respondents, chose the best answer. We are excited to share this info with you in celebration of National Diabetes Month.
Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the question yet, you can answer below: Answer Question
Question:
Which of the following statements is true regarding the first experiments using insulin in humans?
Answer Choices:
- Since insulin worked successfully on dogs, no experimentation was needed on humans to gain approval.
- Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old received the first successful insulin injection in January 1922.
- The initial insulin was derived from the exocrine cells of ligated canine and porcine pancreases.
- Elizabeth Hughes was the first insulin recipient in 1921 but the insulin formulation didn’t work to lower her glucose until 1922.
As shown above, the most common choice was option 2, the second most common answer was option 3, then option 4, and finally option 1.
Getting to the Best Answer
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” that seem so familiar to you, right under your nose. Your job is to weed through, eliminate FALSE answers and then choose the BEST answer.
Answer 1 is incorrect. 8.16% chose this answer, “Since insulin worked successfully on dogs, no experimentation was needed on humans to gain approval.” Insulin’s approval was certainly fast tracked, but experiments were conducted on animals first, than humans, before releasing for widespread use and saving the lives of millions.
Answer 2 is correct. 47.77% of you chose this answer, “Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old received the first successful insulin injection in January 1922.” YES, great job. On January 11, 1922, Leonard Thompson was the first person to receive insulin when he was only 14 years of age. The first injection caused an allergic reaction due to impurities. After James Collip improved the insulin refinement process, the second dose of canine pancreas extract was delivered to the young patient twelve days after the first. Thompson’s health rapidly improved and he lived another 13 years on insulin injections, dying at the young age of 26 due to pneumonia.
Answer 3 is incorrect. 27% of respondents chose this answer, “The initial insulin was derived from the exocrine cells of ligated canine and porcine pancreases.” This is a juicy sounding answer! However, insulin was derived from the endocrine cells of dogs, ox and porcine, to produce insulin; not the exocrine cells that produce digestive enzymes.
Finally, Answer 4 is incorrect. 17.06% chose this answer, “Elizabeth Hughes was the first insulin recipient in 1921 but the insulin formulation didn’t work to lower her glucose until 1922.” Another juicy answer since it has some elements of truth, however Elizabeth was not the first person to receive insulin therapy. Elizabeth developed diabetes in 1918 at age 11 and by the fall of 1922, she weighed only 45 pounds, due to her body’s inability to store energy and the strict 800 calorie diet she followed to prevent ketosis. Elizabeth arrived in Toronto in August 15, 1922 and received insulin injections from Dr. Banting and she recovered rapidly. She returned home to Washington D.C . Thanksgiving Day 1922 on a 2200 calorie meal plan and insulin injections. She lived to the age of 73, and received over 42,000 insulin injections over her lifetime. You can read more in the book, Breakthrough, which chronicles Elizabeth Hughes, the discovery of insulin and the Making of a Medical Miracle.
More Reading on the Discovery of Insulin
The Discovery of Insulin – Vecchio I, Tornali C, Bragazzi NL, Martini M. The Discovery of Insulin: An Important Milestone in the History of Medicine. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2018;9:613. Published 2018 Oct 23. doi:10.3389/fendo.2018.00613
Breakthrough, which chronicles Elizabeth Hughes, the discovery of insulin and the Making of a Medical Miracle.
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!
Enroll in our Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Program!
Did you miss the live conference? No worries!
You can register now to watch on-demand
Click here to learn more and get started!
Whether you are new to diabetes or a seasoned expert, you’ll benefit from this virtual conference with the latest research plus critical content that you can immediately apply to your clinical practice.
If you are seeking a state-of-the-art review of current diabetes care, this course is for you. Our team has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years, and we know what you need. This program can also be a great addition to your CDCES or BC-ADM exam study plan.
Team of expert faculty includes:
- Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
- Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
- Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator
In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
CEs: Includes over 30 CEs
Program Info: 2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Speakers: View Conference Faculty.
Dates: Your registration fee includes access to FREE podcast and all recorded webinars for one year.
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference Deluxe | Recorded & Ready for Viewing! | 30+ CEs
Deluxe Virtual Program for $459 includes:
- Presentations by our team of experts
- Q & A Session with the instructor after each webinar
- State-of-the-art review of current diabetes care and technology.
- Resources for each session
- Access to FREE podcast and recorded webinars within a week of each live session for one full year.
+Plus Syllabus, Standards and Swag:
- Diabetes Educator Course 2021 Syllabus Hard Copy – over 100 pages -This spiral-bound workbook contains the printed version of all of the instructor’s slides.
- DiabetesEd Services highlighters, Medication PocketCard and Pen
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Team of Experts: Our team of expert faculty has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years and we know what you need to succeed! In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
Bonus Courses worth 12+ CEs, FREE
When you register for our Virtual Course, you have immediate access to these Bonus DiabetesEd University Online Courses – for FREE!
- Test Taking Toolkit – Over 200 sample test questions!
- Level 2 – Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hyperglycemic Crisis, DKA and HHS Standards 1.0 CEs
- Level 2 – Meds Management Update for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – From Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – 1.0 CE
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
Question of Week | What does “Diabetes Mellitus” really mean?
To celebrate National Diabetes Month, our Questions of the Week will challenge test takers on their historical knowledge of the discovery of insulin. Thanks for joining us on this fun adventure.
The term diabetes mellitus is derived from Greek and Latin languages, with roots dating back to the Greek physician Demetrius of Apamea in 129-199 AD.
Which is the most accurate translation of the term diabetes mellitus in English?
- Passing through of honey or sweetness.
- Siphoning of sugared urine.
- Wasting disease due to sweetness.
- Evil urinating disease.
Click Here to Test your Knowledge
Enroll in our Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Program!
Did you miss the live conference? No worries!
You can register now to watch on-demand
Click here to learn more and get started!
Whether you are new to diabetes or a seasoned expert, you’ll benefit from this virtual conference with the latest research plus critical content that you can immediately apply to your clinical practice.
If you are seeking a state-of-the-art review of current diabetes care, this course is for you. Our team has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years, and we know what you need. This program can also be a great addition to your CDCES or BC-ADM exam study plan.
Team of expert faculty includes:
- Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
- Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
- Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator
In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
CEs: Includes over 30 CEs
Program Info: 2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Speakers: View Conference Faculty.
Dates: Your registration fee includes access to FREE podcast and all recorded webinars for one year.
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference Deluxe | Recorded & Ready for Viewing! | 30+ CEs
Deluxe Virtual Program for $459 includes:
- Presentations by our team of experts
- Q & A Session with the instructor after each webinar
- State-of-the-art review of current diabetes care and technology.
- Resources for each session
- Access to FREE podcast and recorded webinars within a week of each live session for one full year.
+Plus Syllabus, Standards and Swag:
- Diabetes Educator Course 2021 Syllabus Hard Copy – over 100 pages -This spiral-bound workbook contains the printed version of all of the instructor’s slides.
- DiabetesEd Services highlighters, Medication PocketCard and Pen
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Team of Experts: Our team of expert faculty has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years and we know what you need to succeed! In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
Bonus Courses worth 12+ CEs, FREE
When you register for our Virtual Course, you have immediate access to these Bonus DiabetesEd University Online Courses – for FREE!
- Test Taking Toolkit – Over 200 sample test questions!
- Level 2 – Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hyperglycemic Crisis, DKA and HHS Standards 1.0 CEs
- Level 2 – Meds Management Update for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – From Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – 1.0 CE
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
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!
[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
Rationale of the Week | Best strategy to Prevent Hypo in Hospital?
Our September 28th Question of the week quizzed test takers on the best strategy to prevent hypo in the hospital. 64% of respondents, chose the best answer. We are excited to share info so you can pass on helpful info to people living with diabetes and your hospital colleagues.
Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the question yet, you can answer below: Answer Question
Question: As a diabetes specialist at a local hospital, one of your quality improvement goals is to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia.
Which of the of following policy changes would most likely lower rates of overnight and morning hypoglycemia?
Answer Choices:
- Make sure the medication carts are stocked with glucagon rescue kits.
- Eliminate insulin sliding scale and encourage basal insulin therapy.
- Collaborate with dietary to make sure all people with diabetes get protein plus carb snack.
- Implement a plan to decrease basal insulin dose if morning glucose is less than 100 mg/dl.
As shown above, the most common choice was option 4, the second most common answer was option 3, then option 2, and finally option 1.
Getting to the Best Answer
If you are thinking about taking the certification exam, it is helpful to know the goals of care and considerations for people with diabetes in the acute care setting. 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” that seem so familiar to you, right under your nose. Your job is to weed through the to choose the BEST answer.
Answer 1 is incorrect. 2.88% chose this answer, “Make sure the medication carts are stocked with glucagon rescue kits.” Since the question is asking “what policy changes would most likely lower rates of overnight and morning hypoglycemia“, this is answer does not address the problem in the question; what policy change would PREVENT hypoglycemia. Having glucagon rescue meds would treat hypoglycemia, but not prevent it.
Answer 2 is incorrect. 14.12% of you chose this answer, “Eliminate insulin sliding scale and encourage basal insulin therapy.” It is true that the ADA does not recommend insulin sliding scale for inpatient management of diabetes since it is not an effective way to manage hyperglycemia. In addition, since sliding scale is usually administered with meals, it is not the most likely culprit causing morning hypoglycemia. Generally speaking, too much basal insulin is usually the cause of morning hypoglycemia. So stopping the sliding scale and encouraging basal insulin, is not the BEST answer to address the question and reduce morning hypoglycemia.
Answer 3 is incorrect. 19.22% of respondents chose this answer, “Collaborate with dietary to make sure all people with diabetes get protein plus carb snack.” Studies have shown that providing a carb snack at bedtime can decrease risk of nocturnal and morning hypoglycemia. But, if the basal insulin dose is too much, the person could still experience hypoglycemia, even with a carb snack. P.S, adding protein has not been shown to sustain the action of the carb and enhance hypoglycemia prevention. We never want to “feed” the insulin. We always want to give the least amount of insulin to get glucose to target and keep people safe.
Finally, Answer 4 is correct. 63.78% chose this answer, “Implement a plan to decrease basal insulin dose if morning glucose is less than 100 mg/dl.” YES, this is the BEST Answer. GREAT JOB. To keep inpatients safe, creating a policy that notifies the medical team when the morning glucose level is less than 100 mg/dL coupled with a reduction of basal insulin dose, would be an effective strategy to prevent morning hypoglycemia.
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!
Enroll in our Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Program!
Did you miss the live conference? No worries!
You can register now to watch on-demand
Click here to learn more and get started!
Whether you are new to diabetes or a seasoned expert, you’ll benefit from this virtual conference with the latest research plus critical content that you can immediately apply to your clinical practice.
If you are seeking a state-of-the-art review of current diabetes care, this course is for you. Our team has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years, and we know what you need. This program can also be a great addition to your CDCES or BC-ADM exam study plan.
Team of expert faculty includes:
- Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
- Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
- Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator
In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
CEs: Includes over 30 CEs
Program Info: 2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Speakers: View Conference Faculty.
Dates: Your registration fee includes access to FREE podcast and all recorded webinars for one year.
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference Deluxe | Recorded & Ready for Viewing! | 30+ CEs
Deluxe Virtual Program for $459 includes:
- Presentations by our team of experts
- Q & A Session with the instructor after each webinar
- State-of-the-art review of current diabetes care and technology.
- Resources for each session
- Access to FREE podcast and recorded webinars within a week of each live session for one full year.
+Plus Syllabus, Standards and Swag:
- Diabetes Educator Course 2021 Syllabus Hard Copy – over 100 pages -This spiral-bound workbook contains the printed version of all of the instructor’s slides.
- DiabetesEd Services highlighters, Medication PocketCard and Pen
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Team of Experts: Our team of expert faculty has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years and we know what you need to succeed! In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
Bonus Courses worth 12+ CEs, FREE
When you register for our Virtual Course, you have immediate access to these Bonus DiabetesEd University Online Courses – for FREE!
- Test Taking Toolkit – Over 200 sample test questions!
- Level 2 – Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hyperglycemic Crisis, DKA and HHS Standards 1.0 CEs
- Level 2 – Meds Management Update for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – From Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – 1.0 CE
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
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!
[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
November eNews | Diabetes Month Celebration & FREE Webinars
November eNews | National Diabetes Month Celebration
I love November for so many reasons.
The fall colors make us stop in our tracks to enjoy a moment of awe. Hearing the geese overhead, nosily announcing their long journey south and spending time with family and friends.
PLUS, I love celebrating National Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14th, which is Dr. Banting’s Birthday.
This year is super SPECIAL since we get to commemorate the 100th year birthday of the discovery of insulin!
We are celebrating in the best way possible. We are offering 3 free webinars, free purple tote bags, and PocketCards for anyone who purchases books or teaching tools, plus we are taking 25% off ALL of our online courses on Cyber Monday on November 29th.
We also have put together some great articles on the discovery of insulin and exciting new advances in Type 1 Diabetes, along with our Question of the Week and our annual 10 Strategies to Survive the Holidays Handout.
We are giddy with gratitude this November and we want to pass along our joy and appreciation to YOU.
Coach Beverly, Bryanna, and Jackson
Click here to read our full November 2021 newsletter.
November Celebration Topics
- Story of Insulin’s discovery 100 years ago
- Question of the Week
- New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes?
- 10 Steps to Surviving the Holidays Handout
FREE Upcoming Webinars
November Celebration Sales
One Day Virtual Program – You’re Invited – Nov. 11th
DiabetesEd FREE Resources
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.
Airs live on November 9th at 11:30 am PST
This seventy-five-minute complimentary journey will expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how foods, bathing, 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!
New content and exciting research findings!
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.
2021 Webinar Topics
- Discuss the latest research on our microbiome
- Describe the link between COVID and Gut-Lung Axis
- Discuss the implications of the skin microbiome and overall health
- Describe the importance of diet during pregnancy for the baby’s microbiome.
- State the relationship between gut health and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
This webinar is free and you can view at any time, on any device. If you want to earn CEs, you can purchase this course on our online university below.
Getting to the Gut – Meet Your Microbiome
Getting to the Gut Webinar – Earn 1.25 CE – $19.00 (usually $29)
Presented By: Gutsy Bev and the Microbials Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
Feedback from a recent participant: “This Webinar New Horizon is filled with Bev’s energy, knowledge, and passion for diabetes that she replicates in all her teachings. She puts a demand on herself to be a mentor to all. Her information is well organized, full of current/relevant research, and helps CDCES’ * view into future as a changing world impacts diabetics. I find her to be the most exciting and engaging educator and … OUTSTANDING teacher!!” This webcast is completely free because we love sharing exciting information with our community! However, if you would like CEs you can purchase the individual course or as part of a series.
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!
[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
FREE Webinar | Getting to the Gut (& Skin), Meet Your Microbiome, Nov. 9th
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.
Airs live on November 9th at 11:30 am PST
This seventy-five-minute complimentary journey will expand your view of how trillions of bacterial hitchhikers profoundly influence our health. We will discuss how foods, bathing, 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!
New content and exciting research findings!
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.
2021 Webinar Topics
- Discuss the latest research on our microbiome
- Describe the link between COVID and Gut-Lung Axis
- Discuss the implications of the skin microbiome and overall health
- Describe the importance of diet during pregnancy for the baby’s microbiome.
- State the relationship between gut health and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
This webinar is free and you can view at any time, on any device. If you want to earn CEs, you can purchase this course on our online university below.
Getting to the Gut – Meet Your Microbiome
Getting to the Gut Webinar – Earn 1.25 CE – $19.00 (usually $29)
Presented By: Gutsy Bev and the Microbials Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.
Feedback from a recent participant: “This Webinar New Horizon is filled with Bev’s energy, knowledge, and passion for diabetes that she replicates in all her teachings. She puts a demand on herself to be a mentor to all. Her information is well organized, full of current/relevant research, and helps CDCES’ * view into future as a changing world impacts diabetics. I find her to be the most exciting and engaging educator and … OUTSTANDING teacher!!” This webcast is completely free because we love sharing exciting information with our community! However, if you would like CEs you can purchase the individual course or as part of a series.
Enroll in our Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Program!
Did you miss the live conference? No worries!
You can register now to watch on-demand
Click here to learn more and get started!
Whether you are new to diabetes or a seasoned expert, you’ll benefit from this virtual conference with the latest research plus critical content that you can immediately apply to your clinical practice.
If you are seeking a state-of-the-art review of current diabetes care, this course is for you. Our team has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years, and we know what you need. This program can also be a great addition to your CDCES or BC-ADM exam study plan.
Team of expert faculty includes:
- Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
- Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
- Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator
In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
CEs: Includes over 30 CEs
Program Info: 2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Speakers: View Conference Faculty.
Dates: Your registration fee includes access to FREE podcast and all recorded webinars for one year.
Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference Deluxe | Recorded & Ready for Viewing! | 30+ CEs
Deluxe Virtual Program for $459 includes:
- Presentations by our team of experts
- Q & A Session with the instructor after each webinar
- State-of-the-art review of current diabetes care and technology.
- Resources for each session
- Access to FREE podcast and recorded webinars within a week of each live session for one full year.
+Plus Syllabus, Standards and Swag:
- Diabetes Educator Course 2021 Syllabus Hard Copy – over 100 pages -This spiral-bound workbook contains the printed version of all of the instructor’s slides.
- DiabetesEd Services highlighters, Medication PocketCard and Pen
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
Team of Experts: Our team of expert faculty has been fine-tuning this course for over fifteen years and we know what you need to succeed! In addition to informative lectures, we also use group activities and case studies to highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed in diabetes education today!
Bonus Courses worth 12+ CEs, FREE
When you register for our Virtual Course, you have immediate access to these Bonus DiabetesEd University Online Courses – for FREE!
- Test Taking Toolkit – Over 200 sample test questions!
- Level 2 – Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Hyperglycemic Crisis, DKA and HHS Standards 1.0 CEs
- Level 2 – Meds Management Update for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – From Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
- Level 2 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
- Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – 1.0 CE
2021 Diabetes Educator Course Flyer & Schedule (subject to change)
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The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
How is “Diabetes Remission” Really Defined?
“I just want to get rid of my diabetes”, is something I frequently hear when people are newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Can people with type 2 get rid of their diabetes? Well, not exactly, but a small percentage of people with type 2 can achieve normoglycemia, especially after metabolic surgery or significant weight loss. However, over time, blood sugars often rise again. That is why diabetes isn’t “cured” or fixed. Keep reading to learn the new standardized term and ongoing screening guidelines.
What is the right term to use when blood sugars normalize, even with type 2 diabetes?
A new consensus statement designed to answer this question was issued by the American Diabetes Association, the Endocrine Society, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, and Diabetes UK last month.
The 12-member panel recognized that we have no standard term to describe the phenomenon of prolonged normoglycemia in people previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, who are not using glucose-lowering medications.
Terms like “reversal”, “resolution”, or “cure”, are frequently used to describe this phenomenon and are sometimes are associated with unsubstantiated claims.
The new standardized term is “remission”.
Diabetes remission defined – A1c< 6.5% for at least 3 months after stopping glucose-lowering pharmacotherapy. This definition holds true whether attained by lifestyle changes, metabolic surgery, or other means,
When A1c is not a reliable marker of glycemic control (due to anemia, hemoglobinopathies, or others), fasting plasma glucose <126 mg/dL or estimated A1C <6.5% calculated from CGM values can be used.
With this standardized definition, researchers will be able to conduct studies and analyze medical records using standard terminology so they can accurately compare factors that help people with type 2 achieve remission and factors that influence remission duration.
A1c Testing still needed if in Remission?
Even if people are experiencing remission, they require continued glucose evaluation because hyperglycemia frequently recurs. People in remission who experience weight gain, are started on steroids or other medications like atypical antipsychotics or meds to treat HIV, may exhibit elevated blood glucose levels. In addition, stress from other forms of illness and the natural decline of beta-cell function over time can all lead to the recurrence of Type 2 diabetes. Testing of A1c or another measure of glycemic levels needs to be performed at least yearly.
Metabolic Memory – people in diabetes remission still experience complications.
Even after a remission, the classic complications of diabetes including retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and enhanced risk of cardiovascular disease can still occur due to metabolic memory.
Diabetes Care Consensus Report 2021
The metabolic memory or legacy effect is relevant in this setting. If a person with diabetes has a history of hyperglycemia, this metabolic memory can cause persisting harmful effects in various tissues. Even after remission, the classic complications of diabetes including retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and enhanced risk of cardiovascular disease can still occur. This is why it is important for people in diabetes remission to have regular retinal screening, tests of renal function, foot evaluation, and measurement of blood pressure and weight in addition to ongoing monitoring of A1c.
To read the complete article from Diabetes Care, Aug 2021, Consensus Report: Definition and Interpretation of Remission in Type 2 Diabetes.
Are you preparing for the CDCES Exam?
Join us live on November 4th, for our FREE Webinar
Starting your journey to becoming a CDCES? We recommend watching our FREE Preparing for CDCES Exam Webinar!
This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test-taking readiness.
Webinar Topics
- Exam requirement updates for 2021.
- Exam eligibility and test format
- Strategies to succeed along with a review of study tips and test-taking tactics.
- We will review sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers.
- Learn how to focus your time and prepare to take the CDCES Exam. We provide plenty of sample test questions and test-taking tips!
Can’t join us live?
Don’t worry, we will send you a link to the recorded version.
What is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
Read More: What is a CDCES? First awarded in 1986, as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential and in 2020 with a new name: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) to more accurately reflect the specialty. CDCES has become a standard of excellence for the delivery of quality diabetes education. Those who hold this certification are known to possess comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes prevention, management, and prediabetes. “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, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM 
Why become a CDCES?
Three Reasons from Coach Beverly
Read More: 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.” 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, 10% of people in the U.S. have diabetes and another 35% have pre-diabetes which means 45% 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.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]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. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.*
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the CDCES exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES exam, except for those published by CBDCE.
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