Faculty of Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference

Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES

Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician, and Innovator, Beverly has specialized in diabetes management for over twenty years. As president and founder of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence based diabetes education and improving the lives of those with diabetes.

She is the 2021 recipient of the California ADCES Kim Higgins Award and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and CSU Chico.

Read more about Beverly here!

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Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES

Diana Isaacs was awarded 2020 ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year for her educational platform promoting the use of CGM for people with diabetes and other innovations.  She serves in leadership roles for several pharmacies and diabetes organizations. She has numerous diabetes publications and research projects with a focus on medications, CGM and diabetes technology.

For the past three year, Dr. Isaacs has served as a contributing author for the 2023 ADA Standards of Care.

As the Program Coordinator and clinical pharmacist specialist in the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center, Dr. Isaacs brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with extensive research and speaking experience to this program.

Read interview with Dr. Isaacs here!

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Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES

Ashley is an educator, dietitian, and Diabetes Education Program Coordinator at the Salinas Valley Medical Clinic’s Diabetes & Endocrine Center. Her work with people living with diabetes focuses on the value of healthy nutrition and movement to improve well-being.

Ashley is passionate about providing person-centered education to empower those who live with diabetes. Having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself nearly 20 years ago, she combines her professional knowledge with personal experience and understanding. 

Read interview with Ms. LaBrier here!

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Conference Topics

Day 1 | “Standards of Care, Medications for Type 2 & Addressing Cardiovascular Disease” with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs

Our two experts highlight the critical content from the ADA Standards of Care, with a focus on important updates that impact clinical practice. Also included are discussions on medication management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

1. Current State of Diabetes ADA Standards of Care
2. Person-Centered Care for Type 1, Type 2, LADA, GDM
3. Medical Evaluation, Risk Identification
4. Glycemic Targets Across the Lifespan
5. Hypoglycemia prevention & treatment
6. Significance of Landmark Studies
7. Medications for Type 2
8. Pharmacology Algorithms – AACE and ADA
9. Cardiovascular Monitoring and Management

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Day 2 | “Insulin Fundamentals to Pattern Management, Physical Assessment & Diabetes Technologies” with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs

The first part includes a detailed discussion of insulin therapy, pattern management, and insulin delivery devices.  A case study follows outlining a head-to-toe assessment of someone living with diabetes. The afternoon segment reviews the latest diabetes technology with a show-and-tell session that demonstrates pumps, sensors, and an array of diabetes gadgets. The final part includes a discussion on integrating mental health with body health and strategies to provide extraordinary diabetes care.

1. Insulin – The Ultimate Hormone Replacement Therapy
2. Insulin Pattern Management and Dosing Strategies
3. Discuss strategies to determine and fine-tune basal and bolus insulin settings based on glucose pattern management
4. List the elements of a tooth-to-toe assessment including lower extremities.
5. Microvascular Disease – Screening Guidelines and Risk Reduction
6. Utilizing diabetes and technology to improve care
7. Integrating Mental Health with Body Health
8. Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to overcome barriers and Deliver Extraordinary Diabetes Care

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Day 3 | “Medical Nutrition Therapy & Pattern Management” with Ashley LaBrier

Enjoy a comprehensive review of the latest findings in nutrition therapy, utilizing a person-centered educational approach.  Our expert will also discuss the impact of exercise on glucose and strategies to keep safe while keeping active.

1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Keeping it Person Centered
2. Evidence-based approaches to MNT
3. Meal Planning – Hot to Eat by the Numbers
4. Adjusting Meal Planning based on individual assessment
5. Keeping Active with Diabetes

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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 certification exams regardless of your profession.* The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the certification exam, except for those published by CBDCE.

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.