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Join us for our upcoming How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals

Airs live on December 19th, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

Topics:

• State strategies to assess & address social determinants of health.
• Discuss healthcare delivery systems using a person-centered approach.
• List screening tools that can help detect depression, trauma, & cognitive decline.
• Describe psycho-social & emotional barriers to diabetes self-management.
• Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to identify & overcome barriers to self-care.

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

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Meds Management for Type 2 Diabetes

Airs live on December 21st, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

Topics:

• Describe the role of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists in advocating for optimal therapeutic approaches.
• Discuss the application of the new ADA/EASD Guidelines to improve glucose and reduce CV and renal risk.
• List strategies to initiate & adjust oral & injectable therapy using a person-centered approach.

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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Join us for our upcoming Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards webinar

Airs live on December 12th, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

Topics:

• Discuss the common causes of hyperglycemic crises.
• List the differences & similarities between DKA and HHS and treatment strategies.
• Describe the causes & treatment of hyperglycemic crises.

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

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CDCES or BC-ADM – Which Certification is Right for me?

Airs live on December 13th, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

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

• Discuss the similarities and differences between the CDCES and BC-ADM credentials
  • CDCES or certified diabetes care and education specialist  
  • BC-ADM or board certification in advanced diabetes management  
• List the academic and experiential qualifications to take both exams
• Explore which certification best match your personal and professional goals
• Describe the steps to study and prepare for exam success for both certifications

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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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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Upcoming FREE & Webinars for CE units

• Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospitals – Oct. 24th
• CDCES Cert Prep Webinar – FREE – Nov. 14th
• From the Gut to the Butt – FREE Webinar – Nov. 16th
• Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS – Dec. 12th
• How to Assess Well-Being – Dec. 19th
• Meds Management Update for Type 2 – Dec. 21st

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Photos from the DiabetesEd Training Conference in San Diego

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Coach Beverly is so excited about celebrating 25 years in business, that due to popular demand, she created a FREE course to de-mystify those complicated and confusing behavior change theories. Our community kept asking for this class and we are ready to deliver! In addition, we are thrilled to offer a FREE webinar on what you need to know when Preparing for the CDCES Exam and our course on Cancer & Diabetes.

FREE Behavior Change Theories Made Easy

Airs live on August 23, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

Join us live on August 23rd from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for our Free Webinar: Behavior Change Theories Made Easy

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.

Objectives:

1. Describe 4 of the most common behavior change theories.
2. Discuss how to apply these theories in clinical practice.
3. List the steps in the transtheoretical model
4. Have fun testing these theories out in real life.

Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast

Two Ways to Register

Intended Audience: All health care professionals who are coaching individuals to support healthier self-management or who are taking the CDCES or BC-ADM exam.  

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

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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Cancer & Diabetes | Level 4 | 1.25 CEs

Airs live on August 14, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individuals or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of diabetes management for people with cancer.

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

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FREE Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar

Airs live on August 17, 2023, at 11:30 am PT

This course will transform your test anxiety into calm self-confidence and test-taking readiness.

Preparing for the CDCES Exam Webinar Topics

• Exam requirement updates for 2023.
• 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

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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All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

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Upcoming Webinar – Join Coach Beverly on December 20th

How to Assess and Promote Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | Level 2 | 1.5 CEs

Join us live on December 20, 2022, at 11:30am PST 

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

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ADA Standards of Medical Care 2023 Update | Now Available on our CDCES Coach App

This time of year is always exciting as the new ADA Standards of Care are released!

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!

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Here are some highlights of changes outlined by the ADA:

• Emphasis on supporting higher weight loss (up to 15%) based on the efficacy of and access to newer medications when appropriate
• New hypertension diagnosis cut-offs – Hypertension is now defined as a systolic blood pressure more than or equal to 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure more than or equal to 80 mmHg.
• New recommendations related to sleep health and physical activity in people with diabetes
• Broad consideration of social determinants of health in guiding design and delivery of care
• The expanded role of SGLT2 inhibitor use in preserved and reduced heart failure ejection fraction
• The role of finerenone in individuals with diabetes and chronic kidney disease with albuminuria
• New lipid management recommendations suggesting lower LDL goals for high-risk individuals

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.

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DiabetesEd Online University is closed today to make the switch to our new platform.
We can’t wait to share our new look with you on Thursday, October 6th.

Students will be able to experience our New and Modernized learning platform starting Thursday! Since we will be busy setting up our new site, Bryanna and I may be delayed in answering emails and phone calls today. We appreciate your patience during this exciting renovation process.

Our main website and shopping cart will remain open.

We know for many of you, losing a day of progress can feel overwhelming and we appreciate your patience during this transition.

We invite you to use the following tools as part of your study plan while we make this transition.

•  Free Webinars – This page offers some helpful info on test taking and other topics.

•  CDCES Coach App – this app has a lot of great tools such as free quizzes that you can use to test your knowledge while the website is down.  
•  Cheat Sheets – We know that a great resource page full of accurate and helpful cheat sheets can save busy diabetes specialists time.
•  Medication PocketCards – Download here to use as a study tool and resource.

However, with any move, there are some details that need to be wrapped up.

Other Important Info for University Students

If you are currently enrolled and active in DiabetesEd Online University for the past 1 year, you will be able to experience the new platform as soon as we make the switch in October. You will be prompted to create a new username and password as part of the process.

When we flip the switch over, you will notice a new fresh home page, more intuitive navigations, and some additional bells and whistles.

Still have questions? Please email us at [email protected] or chat with us at www.DiabtesEd.net.

More to come! We will be sending you ongoing communications to keep you posted on our progress and enhancements.

Thank you, Beverly and Bryanna

DiabetesEd Online University will be closed to make the switch to our new platform on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022. We can’t wait to share our new look with you on Thursday!

We are so excited to announce that on Wednesday, October 5th, we will be making the transition from our old DiabetesEd Online University to our New and Modernized learning platform! Please make sure to login and save your CE certificates that are older than a year ASAP!

To complete this final step, the Online University will be closed on Wednesday.
Our main website and shopping cart will remain open.

We know for many of you, losing a day of progress can feel overwhelming and we appreciate your patience during this transition.

We invite you to use the following tools as part of your study plan while we make this transition.

•  Free Webinars – This page offers some helpful info on test taking and other topics.

•  CDCES Coach App – this app has a lot of great tools such as free quizzes that you can use to test your knowledge while the website is down.  
•  Cheat Sheets – We know that a great resource page full of accurate and helpful cheat sheets can save busy diabetes specialists time.
•  Medication PocketCards – Download here to use as a study tool and resource.

However, with any move, there are some details that need to be wrapped up.

Please download CE certificates before October 3rd, 2022.

If you are enrolled in our Online University, please log into your account and download any course certificates that you completed more than a year ago. After the switch, we will only be storing certificates earned after September 2021, so please download your certificates into a file on your computer. Not sure how? See the steps under the “Read More” section below.

Keep an eye out for an email with instructions on creating a new login name and password so you can enjoy the enhanced online features without interruption. Also, after we make the switch, expect to receive a notification to update your username and password. Your current courses from the past year, test results, and resources will automatically be migrated to the new site.

Other Important Info for University Students

If you are currently enrolled and active in DiabetesEd Online University for the past 1 year, you will be able to experience the new platform as soon as we make the switch in October. You will be prompted to create a new username and password as part of the process.

When we flip the switch over, you will notice a new fresh home page, more intuitive navigations, and some additional bells and whistles.

If you are considering joining our Online University, now is the time to make your move. We will be making modest increases to some of our course prices for the first time in over ten years to match the increased costs of this enhanced service package.

If you enrolled more than 1 year ago and you . . .

• Want to purchase new courses or extend expired courses, you will need to re-register in our new DiabetesEd Online University after we go live.
• Want to get your historical CE certificate? Please login to your account ASAP to download CE certificates for your records. After the switch, we will only be storing certificates earned since September 2021. Not sure how? See the steps under the “Read More” section below.

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Read More: Steps to log in and Get your Past CEs

1. Go to the Student Login page at https://www.diabeteseduniversity.net/oltpublish/site/signin.do
2. After logging in, you will your “Completed Items” list on your Dashboard. All completed courses will also be marked complete by a red ribbon icon, which lets you know you can print your certificate. To view all the completed courses, click the “View All” at the bottom of the completed box.
3. Click the link that says “Print Certificate” and your certificate will open in a new tab. Either save to your computer or print from there.

Not sure when you enrolled? See the steps under the “Read More” section below. to check to see your enrollment and expiration dates.

Read More: Steps to Find Enrollment Start and End Dates

2. Click the title of the course you want to check the status of. If you are enrolled in a Bundle, you only need to select one course within the bundle to verify.

Still have questions? Please email us at [email protected] or chat with us at www.DiabtesEd.net.

More to come! We will be sending you ongoing communications to keep you posted on our progress and enhancements.

Thank you, Beverly and Bryanna

Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our Microbiome.

Airs live on November 9th at 11:30 am PST

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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.

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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.  

• Bacteria Rap by Gutsy Bev and the Microbials
• Download the Gut Bacteria Rap lyrics

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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.

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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)

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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!

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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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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.*

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