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Get Ready for Diabetes Certification Success
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We know you’re excited to take your certification exam — and we want you to walk in feeling confident, calm, and completely prepared. 🖥️ To make sure you have the content you need, we have moved up the dates for our Level 3 and Level 4 live courses by a few months. We will complete Level 3 live course updates by April 30th and Level 4 updates will wrap up by June 20th. 📆Download Boot Camp flyers for complete date listings. |
We are always keeping you in mind! All of our accredited content is person-focused and evidence-based. Plus, we make sure you have fun and feel engaged during our programs. |
To prepare for your CDCES, we recommend enrolling in our CDCES Boot Camp, which includes:
✔ Level 1 – Fundamentals (2026) Recorded and ready for immediate viewing. Build your foundation and master the core concepts.
✔ Level 2 – ADA Standards Intensive 2026. Live throughout February and March. We break down the Standards of Care so they actually make sense — and stick.
✔ Level 3 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Originally scheduled for June… but you told us that was too late. We heard you.
Level 3 now begins in March and runs through April 30th — giving you earlier access to focused exam mastery and test-taking strategy.
⬇️Download CDCES Boot Camp Flyer with New 2026 Dates!
This is your CDCES step-by-step path: Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3. From fundamentals to final confidence 🏆.
To prepare for your BC-ADM, we recommend enrolling in our BC-ADM Boot Camp, which includes:
✔ Level 2 – ADA Standards Intensive 2026.
✔ Level 3 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Begins in March and runs through April 30th.
✔ Level 4 – Final Exam Prep Mastery. Begins in April and runs through June 20th.
⬇️ Download BC-ADM Boot Camp Flyer with New 2026 Dates
This is your BC-ADM step-by-step path: Level 2 → Level 3 → Level 4. From Standards to advanced to final confidence 🏆.
You are the reason that diabetes care gets better.
We appreciate your hard work, advocacy, and the care you give every day!
💜Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Astraea, and Katarina
Get exam-ready with confidence.
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
Full accreditation details are available on the registration page
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam who want to level up their clinical knowledge and skills.
This evidence-based study bundle is a comprehensive BC-ADM Boot Camp designed for advanced-level healthcare professionals preparing for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam and will also provide you with state-of-the-art information to level up your clinical practice.
Join national experts including Dr. Diana Isaacs (Cleveland Clinic), Beverly Thomassian (30+ years of experience), and Christine Craig for high-impact, virtual learning—no travel required.
✔ Learn from National Experts — Anywhere
Get the same expert-level instruction you’d receive in person, delivered live to your home or office.
✔ Interactive & Flexible
Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in clinical practice or while preparing for CDCES or BC-ADM exams. From insulin dosing protocols to behavior change strategies that work in the real world—this content bridges theory and practice.
Coach Beverly is thrilled you will be joining this special gathering and celebration!
During this virtual book launch, a special guest interviewer will join Coach Bev for a heartfelt conversation about why this book matters now and the real stories from clinical practice that inspired it. Coach Bev will also share the personal journey of writing Healing through Connection and how she discovered her voice along the way. We will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer session and allow time for connection.
Come celebrate connection, healing, and the power of story as we honor the shared human experience at the heart of healthcare.
Celebrating Our Diabetes Education Scholarship Recipients
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response to our Bridge Scholarships for both the CDCES Prep Boot Camp and Live Seminar Scholarships. Your passion, dedication, and commitment to advancing in diabetes care truly inspired us.
Each application we received was a powerful reminder of the incredible work being done across our healthcare community. Our panel of judges faced the challenging task of selecting recipients, carefully evaluating each application based on several important criteria: financial need, person-centered language, inclusivity, impact, volunteerism, and readiness to sit for the CDCES exam.
After thoughtful consideration, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of this round of scholarships! 🎉
These individuals represent the very best of what our community stands for—dedication, empathy, service, and the drive to grow professionally and personally. The scholarships they’ve received will not only recognize their hard work and achievements but also provide the support they need as they take the next step in their journey toward becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
Please join us in congratulating our scholars! Their commitment to improving diabetes care and education will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
To our scholarship recipients: Congratulations! And to our entire community of healthcare professionals: Thank you for your continued passion, perseverance, and support. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future in diabetes care.
FNP-C
Roswell, NM
MS, RDN
Sacramento, CA
BS, MSN, PHN
Los Angeles, CA
ADN, BA in Public Policy, Master's in International Development
South Hero, VT
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics - Registered Dietitian
Houston, TX
ARPN, FNP-C
Texarkana, TX
Bachelor of Science in Foods & Nutrition, RDN, LDN
Pinehurst, NC
Registered Nurse, BSN
Charleston, SC
RN
Chicago, IL
MS, RD, HWC
Hartford, CA
MS, BSN, CCRN-Pediatric, CPHQ
Sacramento, CA
RDN
Lodi, CA
MS, RDN, LDN
Charlotte, NC
MS, RDN, CD
Bellevue, WA
AGACNP, CNP, RN, CCRN
Minneapolis, MN
FNP- BC
Brooklyn. NY
BSN, RN
Kansas City, MO
MPH
Gooding, ID
BSN
Cary, NC
MS in Nursing, FNP
Corona, CA
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
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.
Pharmacists have a powerful role in diabetes care, and earning advanced certification like the CDCES or BC-ADM can deepen clinical impact and confidence.
Tyler Whitaker’s, Pharm.D., BC-ADM, CDCES, story below shows how certification transformed his practice and expanded the way he supports people living with diabetes.
My original job description wasn’t directly related to diabetes management.
Tyler Whitaker,
Pharm. D., BC-ADM, CDCES
“I started in outpatient case management, doing medication review, education, and cost savings as a single-touch pharmacist while nurses handled the rest. But as our team became more proactive in diabetes care and CGM use increased, my role naturally expanded from being the ‘drug guy’ to helping with technology, interpretation, and ongoing support for patients.
When other team members left, and the telephonic diabetes management program risked falling apart, I decided, best I could, to wear all the hats I could rather than let it collapse. Nearly two years later, it’s just myself and a consistent health coach managing adults in our health system who choose to engage with us. We’ve had great outcomes and so much attention that the health system is actively trying to duplicate the model and ‘have a Tyler in every office.’
I did it because I wanted to show my value. Pharmacists are often told we need to ‘prove’ our worth since we don’t typically generate revenue, and being an expert in a specialty adds another layer. I’m actively putting in the work to give more than just drug facts. I want to help the whole disease state and the person at the center—not just manage medications and stop there. It’s comprehensive care, and certifications like CDCES and BC-ADM allow me to be comprehensive on multiple fronts.”
-Tyler Whitaker, Pharm.D., BC-ADM, CDCES
As a pharmacist, your role in diabetes management has never been more essential — or more influential.
You interpret complex medication regimens. You support technology integration. You build trust with patients navigating lifelong disease management.
Now is the time to formalize that expertise!
Earning advanced diabetes certification isn’t simply about credentials — it’s about expanding your clinical authority, strengthening your voice within interdisciplinary teams, and positioning yourself as a leader in evidence-based care.
Welcome to the next step in your professional evolution!
Advanced credentials such as CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) and BC-ADM (Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management) signals in-depth expertise, clinical excellence, and commitment to comprehensive care.
For pharmacists, certification can:
Strengthen your leadership role on interdisciplinary care teams
Expand your scope in technology, interpretation, and patient-centered decision-making
Increase professional credibility with providers, administrators, and patients
Elevate confidence in complex diabetes management
Differentiate you in competitive clinical and health-system environments
Most importantly, certification equips you to care for the whole person — not just the prescription.
With Our Upcoming Webinars & CE Courses
Join this FREE, pharmacist-focused webinar Co-led by Dr. Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM.
Pharmacists are essential leaders in diabetes care, and advanced certification can expand your clinical impact, professional confidence, and career opportunities.
Dr. Diana Isaacs,
PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
“Dr. Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP is an Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. She serves as the Co-Director of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy and the Director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute.
Dr. Isaacs holds board certifications in pharmacotherapy, ambulatory care, and advanced diabetes management. She served on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Professional Practice Committee from 2020-2023, the committee that updates the ADA Standards of Care. She also was the ADA Communications Director for the Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Interest Group from 2018-2022. She has been actively involved with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) and currently serves on the leadership of the Diabetes Disease State Network.”
Coach Beverly Thomassian,
RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Coach Beverly is a nationally recognized diabetes nurse specialist, mentor, and author whose work bridges science, storytelling, and soul. With decades of experience, she is a passionate advocate for person-centered, inclusive care.
As founder of Diabetes Education Services™, Beverly has trained thousands of clinicians to achieve diabetes certification while championing a compassionate approach to healthcare.
As a diabetes coach, she promotes excellence in care through her live courses and webinar presentations. As a Diabetes Nurse Specialist who is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Beverly has a twenty-year history of being an innovator, leader, and mentor.
Basic & e-Deluxe CDCES Boot Camp Bundle includes:
Our CDCES Boot Camp Online Prep Bundle is a comprehensive, high-impact program built specifically for healthcare professionals preparing for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.
✔ Earn CE/CPE credit through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR. For more information on accreditation, visit the registration page on our Online Store and click the “Accreditation” tab.
✔ Learn at your pace with expert-led, exam-focused content
✔ Everything you need—organized, practical, and in one place
✔ Perfect for self-directed learners who want complete, person-centered content for clinical practice and exam prep.
✔ Build knowledge, sharpen test-taking skills, and prepare with confidence—on your schedule.
Focused. Flexible. Proven.
Our comprehensive BC-ADM Online Study Programs are specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are studying for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) exam.
✔ Earn CE/CPE credit through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR. For more information on accreditation, visit the registration page on our Online Store and click the “Accreditation” tab.
✔ Learn at your pace with expert-led, exam-focused content
✔ Everything you need—organized, practical, and in one place
✔ Perfect for self-directed learners who want complete, person-centered content for clinical practice and exam prep.
✔ Build knowledge, sharpen test-taking skills, and prepare with confidence—on your schedule.
Focused. Flexible. Proven.
Basic & e-Deluxe BC-ADM Boot Camp Bundle include:
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:
This course offers critical content that will help with certification exam success. Coach Beverly will delve into Social Determinants of health, assessment strategies, & behavior change approaches.
She will explore the psychosocial issues that can discourage individuals from adopting healthier behaviors & provide strategies to identify & overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real-life situations. This is a great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on assessment & coping strategies.
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.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Topics:
In this exciting webinar, Coach Beverly walks participants through the “Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes” as outlined by the most recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines. She kicks-it off with a brief overview of the different classes of medications then uses a case study approach to apply the ADA algorithm.
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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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.
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:
This course discusses common causes of hyperglycemia crises. Topics include hyperglycemia secondary to medications & insulin deprivation. The differences & similarities between Diabetes Ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome are also covered. Treatment strategies for all situations are included.
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.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Are you considering pursuing certification in diabetes care, but are not sure which certification is right for you and how to get started?
Coach Beverly is excited to share her insights on determining the best certification choice and the pathway to success. She will share her personal journey on achieving both her CDCES and BC-ADM over 20 years ago and how these credentials have impacted her opportunities as a diabetes specialist and president of her own company. We hope you can join us!
Webinar Topics
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.
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!
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.
Earlier this month, we had the joy of seeing many of you at our Live Seminar in San Diego.
Below are some photos that capture the joy of gathering in person, networking, and information sharing. Given the attendance and enthusiasm of the group, we have decided to hold this training again in 2024! We hope to see you in October 2024 in San Diego.
In addition, we have two FREE upcoming webinars, and a “Save the Date” for our Cyber Monday Sale on November 27th!
We love our community and appreciate your dedication to improving diabetes care!
Thank you! Coach Beverly & Team
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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.
This presentation will include 2023 updates from the ADA Standards of Care. This course offers critical content that will help with certification exam success. Coach Beverly will delve into Social Determinants of health, assessment strategies, and behavior change approaches.
She will explore the psychosocial issues that can discourage individuals from adopting healthier behaviors and provides strategies to identify and overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real-life situations. A great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on assessment and coping strategies.
Intended Audience: An important course for health care professionals working toward certification, that includes a comprehensive review of the components of population health and individual assessment.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it live. Your registration guarantees access to the recorded version in the Online University.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
While the hard copies won’t be available until the new year, you can start reviewing the new standards now in our CDCES Coach App!
Here are some highlights of changes outlined by the ADA:
You can now pre-order a copy for yourself! We will ship it out to you once we receive them sometime in January/February 2023.
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!
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.