2024 Best Practices Conference & Diabetes Day
May 20-23, 2024

FREE 3-Day Conference!

Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, mid-level practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, health information management professionals, clinic support staff, GPRA coordinators, community outreach professionals, Tribal Leaders, healthcare program directors, and other interested community members.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Rachel.harvey@ihs.gov.

Keynote: Beverly Thomassian – Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 – 1:15pm to 2:15pm 

From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the Impact of Diabetes on the GI System

Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our GI System

Coach Bev invites you to join this webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.

Topics covered include:

• From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
• Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
• NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
• State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
• Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.

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 diabetes and microbiome knowledge.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Want to invite Coach Beverly Thomassian to present at your next event?

Read more here about Coach Beverly’s keynote topics and full day training program.

We recommend booking in advance, since Beverly’s calendar is quickly filling up!

Please contact us at info@DiabetesEd.net for availability.