Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals | 11 CEs
This series is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in getting started in diabetes education and for those actively working toward becoming a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Each course in this series provides the critical building blocks and foundation for those entering the diabetes field. Plus, they prepare you to advance to our Level 2 Standards of Care Intensive Courses.
Our online courses are interactive and combine lectures, poll questions, and case studies to prepare you for success. The content is designed to immediately advance your clinical practice plus move you toward your goal of achieving a higher level of expertise and comfort when providing diabetes education.
Testimonial: “No words can express how grateful I am that you share all your knowledge and expertise with those of us who want to be better diabetes educators. I have been a dietitian for 27 years and experienced the different treatment approaches over those years, but I wanted to update my diabetes skills.” – Josee Derrien, RDN CNSC, CDCES
With your purchase of our Level 1 – Diabetes Fundamentals, you have instant access to the six On-Demand courses via the Online University, PLUS we have automatically enrolled you in all live webinars presented within the year of your purchase.
Course Expiration: You will have immediate access to your courses for 1 year after your purchase date. After your year’s registration expires, you can buy an extension for another year by clicking here.
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 healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the CDCES Certification Exam.
Instructors
Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician, and Innovator, Beverly has specialized in diabetes management for over twenty years and has successfully passed the CDCES exam six times. As president and founder of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care and improving the lives of those with diabetes.
Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES - Nutrition Content Expert and Contributor
Christine is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and a consultant dietitian. It is important to her that each person living with diabetes feels supported and empowered not only with information but an individualized approach for lifelong health. Winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, she is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. She has served as a preceptor, lecturer, researcher, and is an active association board member. She has worked across health systems; within Diabetes Care Centers, Endocrinology clinics, Primary Care, Telemedicine Rural Health, and Virtual-First Primary Care. Currently she is owner of Nutrition for Daily Living, where it is her mission to increase access to compassionate and evidenced-based nutrition and diabetes care.
As an adventurer, travel, hiking and snow skiing are her favorite past-times. For Christine, having a moment to take in the landscape and beauty around us can re-energize and fuel a busy life.
Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions 2025 Webinar Updates
2025 Webinars Recorded & Ready to Watch Upon Enrollment
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Don’t worry, if you register, we will send you a link to the recorded version.
Individual Courses
This course provides an overview of the impact of diabetes on our communities. We compare & contrast prediabetes, type 1, & type 2 diabetes LADA & incorporate effective teaching strategies. Diagnostic criteria & risk factor screening are reviewed along with case studies to highlight key points.
Webinar Topics
- Discuss factors contributing to increased prevalence.
- Describe pathophysiological defects associated with the development of diabetes mellitus.
- Differentiate the different types: Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2 & GDM.
- Discuss new language guidelines.
- Describe the impact of insulin resistance.
This course reviews the latest national nutrition guidelines and provides strategies to translate this information to individuals. We delve into the recent exercise recommendations and provides realistic strategies to help keep individuals active and engaged.
Webinar Topics
- Discuss Self-management strategies.
- Listing Nutrition Guidelines for people with diabetes.
- Describe current MNT recommendations.
- List 3 teaching strategies for success.
- State ADA Exercise Guidelines highlights.
- Discuss goals and safety precautions for diabetes and exercise.
This course is an introduction to the abundance of medications available to treat type 2 diabetes. We explore the different classes of diabetes medications including action, considerations, & side effects. Case studies help students with problem-solving & immediate application of this complex topic.
Webinar Topics
- Describe the main action of the different categories of type 2 diabetes medications.
- Discuss strategies to determine the right medication for the right individual.
- List the side effects and clinical considerations of each category of medication.
- State how to use the ADA Medication algorithm to improve care.
This course is an overview of the effective use of insulin therapy to improve glucose control is discussed. Course content incorporates the new American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) insulin guidelines & Standards of Care. The content includes a review of pattern management & formulas to calculate basal-bolus insulin therapy.
Webinar Topics
- Discuss the actions of different insulins.
- Describe pattern management as an insulin adjustment tool.
- State how to Incorporate national guidelines into practice.
- Using basal/bolus insulin therapy to improve glucose control from hospital to home.
- Discuss glucose patterns & adjustment strategies.
This course is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. We highlight the goals of care the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes & provide critical teaching points & updates for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education.
Webinar Topics
- State 3 determinants of health & how they can impact diabetes self-care.
- List steps to address prediabetes.
- State screening guidelines for adults, children, & pregnancy.
- Describe updated goals of care for diabetes, CV & renal disease.
This session reviews causes & strategies to prevent hypoglycemia are discussed. Includes a review of blood glucose monitoring considerations & teaching topics, with a focus on sick day management. Includes discussion of inpatient glucose management guidelines & goals.
Webinar Topics
- Discuss risk & prevention of hypoglycemia.
- Strategies to get the most out of blood glucose monitoring & technology.
- Review sick day management, from hospital to home.
- Describe behavior change road blocks & work arounds.
Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and this course awards listed CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the diabetes certification exams. CBDCE & ADCES does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the certification exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.
**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). CBDCE does not approve of continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.
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