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Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions

• Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing
• Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

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Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals | Earn 9 CEs for $119!: Purchase Level 1 Courses

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.

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 CDCES regardless of your profession.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years.

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Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs

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.

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Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise | 1.5 CEs

This course reviews the latest national nutrition guidelines and provides strategies to translate this information to our individual patients.  We delve into the recent exercise recommendations and provide realistic strategies to help keep patients active and engaged.

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Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs

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.

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Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs

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.

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Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs

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. Strategies for providing a quick & effective foot and lower extremity assessment are also discussed.

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Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Foot Care, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

This session reviews causes & strategies to prevent hypoglycemia are discussed. Includes a review of blood glucose monitoring considerations and teaching topics, with a focus on sick day management. Strategies for providing a quick and effective foot & lower extremity assessment are also discussed.

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Fee (For all Courses): $119.00 (Group Discounts Available)

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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 CDCES regardless of your profession.

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.