Diabetes is complicated! This course starts with a brief introduction to the epidemiology of diabetes & social determinants of health. Then, the underpinning of pancreas dysfunction & the different types of diabetes are reviewed & clarified. Insulin resistance is addressed as well as the diagnostic criteria for diabetes.

1. Discuss the epidemiology of diabetes.
2. Differentiate between the different types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, LADA, GDM, & other causes.
3. Describe the natural history of diabetes & diagnostic criteria.
4. Address the relevance of insulin resistance & CV Disease.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will have increased knowledge and be able to articulate the different types of diabetes, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria that can be applied to their practice.

Target Audience:

This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and Founder of Diabetes Education Services.

Earn 1.75 CEs 

Fee: $279.00 – Enroll in our entire Level 3 | Diabetes Mastery & Cert Readiness

Group Discounts Available

Diabetes Mastery & Cert Readiness 2025 Webinar Updates

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• Feb. 6, 2025 | Class 1: Diabetes | Not Just Hyperglycemia
• Feb. 11, 2025 | Class 2: Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals
• Feb. 13, 2025 | Class 3: Meds for Type 2 | What you need to know
• Feb. 18, 2025 | Class 4: Insulin Therapy | From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management
• Feb. 20, 2025 | Class 5: Insulin Intensive & Risk Reduction | Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities
• Feb. 25, 2025 | Class 6: Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Feb. 27, 2025 | Class 7: Microvascular Complications & Exercise | Screen, Prevent, Treat
• Mar. 3, 2025 | Class 8: Coping & Behavior Change
• Mar. 5, 2025 | Class 9: Test-Taking Coach Session (75+ Practice Questions)

All hours earned count toward your CDCES or BC-ADM certification – Accreditation Information