1. Encourage JR to eat a meal at home before they arrive, so they won’t be tempted by high carb choices.
2. Ask JR to write up a list that summarizes the pros and cons of eating extra carbs on a special holiday.
3. Give JR a hug and recognize how hard holidays can be, while encouraging JR to share their feelings.
4. Discuss JR’s favorite Thanksgiving foods and review carb servings and strategies to reach JR’s goals.

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Complete Package Online Courses Include:

• Level 1 focuses on the fundamentals and introduces each topic area for the exam.
• Level 2 deep dives into the ADA Standards of Care, 
• Level 3 AKA Boot Camp is a more accelerated level that focuses on test simulation for finding the best answer to get you to the finish line of your study path.
• Level 4 – focuses on the more advanced level specialty topics.
• Technology Toolkit which gives information on pumps, sensors, and calculations,
• Test Taking Toolkit includes over 220 practice questions for test simulation plus a webinar where Coach Beverly provides test-taking tips based on her experience taking the certification exam six times. This webinar airs on Dec. 13th! Click here to read more.

Complete Package Includes these Books & Pocketcards:

• ADCES Review Guide for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam – 5th Edition – Revised – The ADCES Review Guide is a fantastic independent study tool and comprehensive resource for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam. This book includes 480 + multiple-choice questions and strategies for preparing for and taking the exam with an answer key with rationales for all questions! 
• The Art and Science of Diabetes Care and Education – 5th Edition – this book is a go-to resource for the core knowledge and skills for providing person-centered care and education to persons with diabetes and related chronic conditions. This is a core resource for those who are studying for the certification exams.
• Medication PocketCard – Our four-sided medication accordion Pocketcards were designed by Coach Beverly Thomassian to assist in clinical practice and exam preparation.
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1. That could be dangerous, since bolus insulin is used to cover carbs.
2. How many times has your glucose dropped using that approach?
3. I am curious to know how that has affected your post meal glucose.
4. Giving the insulin after the meal might be a better idea.

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Team of Experts:
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Training Program Includes:

• 14.0 CEs – Includes the 4 Session ReVive Training Program, Certificate and 5 FREE bonus courses to supplement content
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Speakers Interviews – Learn more about the ReVive 5 Team

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Do you have to be a Mental Health Expert to Tackle Diabetes Distress? – Dr. Lawrence Fisher

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1.  Magnified risk of hypoglycemia
2. Acanthosis nigricans
3. Development of a lipoma
4. Decreased insulin absorption

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By releasing old habits that no longer serve us, we have the opportunity to create a new life tool kit toolkit in partnership with the person living with diabetes.

The ReVive 5 program is built on international research study results and will revolutionize your approach to diabetes self-management education.

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Team of Experts:
ReVive 5 is taught by a team of 3 Interdisciplinary Experts:

• Lawrence Fisher, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor Emeritus, UCSF
• Susan Guzman, PhD
• Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM

Training Program Includes:

• 6.0 CEs – Includes the 4 Session ReVive Training Program, Certificate and 5 FREE bonus courses to supplement content
  (Four 1.5 hour training sessions (6.0 CEs) plus Five bonus courses worth 9.0 CEs for the Deluxe version.
• Quarterly 1 hour follow-up sessions with an expert -dates to be announced
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1. Initiate treatment with metformin for most individuals, including those with cardiovascular disease.
2. If A1C not at target with 2 or more oral agents, add on basal insulin therapy.
3. Avoid the use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in those with an eGFR of less than 25.
4. Prioritize the use of organ protective medications in those with cardiorenal disease.

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Meds for Type 2 Update; New ADA/EASD Consensus Statement
Level 2 | 1.25 CEs

Airs live on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:30 am PST

Plan on joining this exciting webinar that walks participants through the newly released, “Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Consensus Report by the ADA and EASD”.  These updated guidelines will be incorporated into the 2023 ADA Standards of Care, but you can get a early sneak peak by joining Coach Beverly on December 1st, 2022.  She will highlight the revised guidelines with a focus on new elements and exciting changes on how we approach medication management for type 2 diabetes. Together, we will explore clinical factors to consider when determining the best strategy to improve glucose management in people with type 2 diabetes and other co-conditions. There will be a special focus on cardiovascular risk reduction and renal protection and addressing clinical inertia.

Objectives:

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

Intended Audience:  A great course for health care professionals seeking evidence-based information that improves the quality of life and outcomes.

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1. There is research suggesting that metformin may be associated with a decreased risk of certain cancers.
2. People with diabetes have a slightly lower risk of liver and uterine cancers
3. Some brands of metformin were recalled because of an NDMA impurity, so it is best to avoid metformin for now.
4. Metformin does not increase the risk of cancer, but it can negatively impact renal function.

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Level 4 | Cancer and Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Airs live on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:30 am PST

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses  for 1 year after your purchase date. Each individual online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test and additional resources.

Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase risk of infection and compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes and cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link and treatment strategies for steroid induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the relationship between cancer, hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.
2. State 3 benefits of normalizing glucose levels during chemotherapy.
3. Using a case study approach, discuss strategies to improve glucose levels and quality of life.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual 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.

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1. Is JZ experiencing lipohypertrophy?
2. Why is JZ on multiple daily doses?
3. Is JZ adjusting insulin for exercise?
4. What is JZ’s fructosamine level?

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Level 4 | Cancer and Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Airs live on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:30 am PST

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses  for 1 year after your purchase date. Each individual online course includes a: video presentation, podcast, practice test and additional resources.

Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase risk of infection and compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes and cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link and treatment strategies for steroid induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the relationship between cancer, hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.
2. State 3 benefits of normalizing glucose levels during chemotherapy.
3. Using a case study approach, discuss strategies to improve glucose levels and quality of life.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual 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.

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JR is 26 years old with type 1 diabetes for over a decade.  JR keeps missing appointments and when you finally get a hold of them on the phone, they start crying and say “I am afraid my blood sugars will go too low, so I stopped using my bolus insulin”. They explain that they were too embarrassed to come in and have their data downloaded. Based on this information, what would be the most helpful approach?

1. Provide reassurance and recognize that JR is dealing with childhood trauma.
2. Encourage JR to start using half their usual dose of bolus insulin to get started.
3. Recognize JR’s effort to prevent low blood sugars and explore their feelings.
4. Remind JR that all of the downloaded data and reports are confidential.

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1. Use closed-ended questions to create a safe space for the interaction.
2. Keep your clinical reports and records handy to use for reference.
3. Accept RJ’s current self-management regimen without judgement.
4. Avoid use of too many feeling words because it might embarrass RJ.

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“ReVive 5” breathes new life into our relationship with diabetes, bringing a fresh perspective to both the person with with diabetes and the provider.

By addressing old habits that no longer serve us, we have the opportunity to create a new life tool kit toolkit in partnership with the person living with diabetes.

The ReVive 5 program is built on sound research and will revolutionize your approach to diabetes self-management education.

Join our Team of Experts | Starts Nov 1st, 14 CEs

Team of Experts:
ReVive 5 is taught by a team of 3 Interdisciplinary Experts:

• Lawrence Fisher, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor Emeritus, UCSF
• Susan Guzman, PhD
• Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM

Training Program Includes:

• 14.0 CEs – Includes the 4 Session ReVive Training Program, Certificate and 5 FREE bonus courses to supplement content
  (Four 1.5 hour training sessions (6.0 CEs) plus Five bonus courses worth 9.0 CEs)
• Quarterly 1 hour follow-up sessions with an expert -dates to be announced
• A comprehensive set of assessment tools, educational materials, log sheets and resources.

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