Invite Coach Beverly Thomassian to Speak – In Person or Virtually!
An Innovative Approach to Diabetes Education
With over two decades as a thought leader in diabetes care and education, Beverly is an inspiring and informational presenter. She can delve deep into the science of diabetes while incorporating real-life applications coupled with a compassionate approach that resonates with healthcare professionals.
Beverly is a relentless advocate for non-judgmental and inclusive diabetes care and believes that we are at our best when we are curious, kind, and engaging.
As a nurse entrepreneur and professional speaker, Beverly champions person-centered and evidence-based diabetes care through her live courses, keynote speeches, and webinar presentations.
Coach Beverly makes it a priority to make time to teach at conferences and organizations across the country. In addition to providing the latest research-based information, she incorporates story telling, games, movement breaks and small group activities.
She believes people learn best when the content is meaningful and fun!
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Presentation Topics
As the president of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly firmly believes in the transformative power of education, advocacy, and curiosity in improving diabetes care. She is a highly engaging speaker and educator known for explaining the complex world of diabetes in understandable terms.
Beverly has been an invited speaker to over 300 different venues. With extensive experience with live and online education, Beverly presents each course with the philosophy that learning about diabetes can be interactive, engaging, and, most importantly, meaningful.
Coach Beverly is an expert in a wide variety of diabetes-related topics. Below is a sampling of courses that she has taught over the years. Please reach out if you are interested in a topic not listed below. We have extensive experience creating custom presentations for a variety of audiences!
Participants leave feeling energized, inspired, and excited about providing best diabetes care.
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All Day Seminar: Diabetes in the 21st Century
This is our most popular course. It's so easy to set up and implement! Just invite Coach Beverly to provide this program at your health are facility. We provide the handouts, slides and a fun and engaging educational experience. Based on the ADA Standards of Care, this program is designed as an update and review of the most critical diabetes content for health care professionals working in outpatient or inpatient settings, or both. This all day program can be customized based on your organizations specific needs.
What We Say Matters – Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope
As educators, advocates, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day. Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.
From Gut to Butt – Exploring the GI System
Join the wonderment as we explore the role of our GI System. In this presentation, Coach Bev covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Meds Management for Type 2
In this presentation, Coach Beverly walks participants through the “Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes” as outlined by the most recent American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes guidelines. She kicks it off with a brief overview of the different classes of medications and then uses a case study approach to apply the ADA algorithm.
Insulin and Pattern Management – Unlocking the Mystery
This presentation 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.
Standards of Care – Critical Content Review and Update
This presentation, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. This presentation summarizes the annual updates to the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standard of Medical Care in Diabetes & provides critical teaching points & content for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care & education.
A Whole Person Approach to Diabetes Care
This program incorporates the latest ADA Goals of Diabetes Care and explores barriers to diabetes self-management and care. This presentation incorporates communication approaches that work, using the 5 M’s paradigm to collaborate with people with diabetes and recognize the expert within.
Diabetes & the Heart – Reducing Risk and Improving Care
Lead the charge to implement best care practices while preparing for certification. This Boot Camp Intensive reviews the glucose goals of care from pediatrics, through pregnancy, during middle age, & for seasoned citizens. We also take a close look at the goals for CV care & strategies to reduce the risk of experiencing CV events. Resources for hypertension & lipid medications are provided.
Strategies to Revitalize Your Diabetes Program or Business
If you are starting a diabetes self-management program or want to revitalize your current practice, this presentation is full of practical tips on advocating for the best health care in a variety of practice settings.
Personalized Staff Trainings
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Coach Beverly provides:
- Over 25 years of experience of training and practice in Diabetes care.
- Accredited CEUs for nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists looking to earn their CDCES or BC-ADM.
- Knowledge and skill sharing to empower health care professionals
- FREE resources for students to use in their clinical practice.
- A humanistic, person-centered approach to diabetes care.
- A practical, engaging, and fun style of education that inspires action.
Awards & Featured Press
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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