Happy 2023

Every year, Coach Beverly excitedly waits for the release of the new ADA Standards of Care. She loves scanning through the pages of content to discover updates and advances that lead to improved diabetes care. She then translates this new information into her presentations, updates her Cheat Sheets, and refreshes web content to reflect the latest guidelines. 

Coach Beverly has discovered three real gems that she is excited to share with all of you.

In this first newsletter of 2023, we feature the new blood pressure and lipid guidelines based on ADA Standard 10. Plus, we explore changes to the Medication Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes as featured in Standard 9, with a discussion on starting insulin versus an incretin mimetic.

We have updated our images for Question and Rationale of the Week and we invite you to test your knowledge below and review the rationale for the best answer. 

Our Cheat Sheets are updated to reflect the 2023 Standards, so you can download these helpful references and study tools. The ever-popular Medications and Glucagon 2023 PocketCards are back from the printer and ready for purchase.

January marks the month we kick off our Level 1 Series. In February, we present our annual ADA Standards of Care update webinar and Level 3 Boot Camp Course Series.

For our 25-year celebration, we have several special events planned that we will be rolling out in the Spring. Stay tuned for an exciting 2023.

With gratitude for our amazing community,

Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Amanda, Andrew, and Jackson

Featured Articles

• New Blood Pressure Target & Interventions
• New Lipid Goals
• Insulin or Incretin Mimetics?
• Updated FREE Cheat Sheets
• Question of the Week
• Rationale of the Week

Upcoming Webinars

• Level 1 Series
• ADA Standards Update
• Level 3 Boot Camp Series
• Upcoming Events – See complete calendar listing

Free Resource Catalog

CDCES Prep Webinar – Jan 31st

BC-ADM Prep Webinar- Feb 20th

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Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Updates | 9+ CEs

This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about diabetes fundamentals for their clinical practice or for those who are studying for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.

Intended Audience: This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the CDCES Certification Exam.

2023 Webinar Updates

1. January 10, 2023 – Class 1 – Getting to the Nitty Gritty 1.5 CEs
2. January 12, 2023 – Class 2 – Nutrition and Exercise 1.5 CEs
3. January 17, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds Overview for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
4. January 19, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
5. January 24, 2023 – Class 5 – Goals of Care – 1.5 CEs
6. January 26, 2023 – Class 6 – Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Monitoring, Foot Care 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

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