
AR is 15 years old and uses an automated insulin delivery (AID) system to manage their diabetes.
They tell you they feel so guilty about all the food and sweets they ate during the holidays and have been trying to get back on track. What is the best response?
- Don’t worry about it, the insulin pump will keep your blood sugars on goal.
- Shall I make an appointment with our mental health specialist so you can explore your feelings?
- Sounds like you could benefit from a healthy eating coaching session?
- Lots of people have a tough time eating healthy during the holidays. What was hardest for you?
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Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals
Airs live on January 11th-30th, 2024, at 11:30 am PT

Class Topics & Webinar Dates:
- January 11, 2024 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs
- January 16, 2024 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs
- January 18, 2024 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
- January 23, 2024 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
- January 25, 2024 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
- January 30, 2024 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs
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.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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