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Seminars and Training for Diabetes Certification. www.diabetesed.net. Everything Diabetes Education Services, and more:
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Diabetes Educational Services offers a variety of seminars, web clinics, products and resources to help busy health care professionals to advance their career in diabetes care. Beverly Thomassian is the president and founder of Diabetes Educational Services (DES). She is a nurse entrepreneur, educator and clinician with a passion to improve diabetes care. In 1998, this passion inspired her to start her own company. The goal of DES is to support health care professionals in their journey to advance their careers in diabetes education. This support is provided through live and online training programs, free webinars, one-one correspondence and consultation. Beverly provides a variety of key note presentations and programs throughout the United States. As the director of a local Diabetes Education Program, she keeps her clinical skills fresh through one-one education, group classes and consultation. Beverly is also associate clinical professor at UC San Francisco and a visiting professor at CSU Chico, where she promotes excellence in diabetes care through education and advocacy. Beverly has a special knack of translating complex diabetes information into understandable terms that can be immediately applied in the clinical setting. She also believes that learning about diabetes should be meaningful and fun. Her courses combine cutting edge science with games, case studies and real life application, so participants leave feeling re-energized and excited about diabetes education.

02/16/2026

Stay connected with our upcoming webinars this week, featuring Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, and Dr. Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP!

What you can look forward to this week:

🗓 National Standards for DSME & Support | ADA Standards 3 & 5

February 17, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM PST

This Level 2 course fulfills the annual ADA Standards requirement for CDCES renewal and counts toward CDCES and BC-ADM CE. We’ll cover updated DSME standards, Medicare reimbursement, implementation strategies, and key exam insights to help you strengthen or launch a successful program.

🎓 FREE Webinar: Diabetes Certification for Pharmacists — A Step-by-Step Guide

February 19th, 2026 | 11:30 AM PST

Designed specifically for pharmacists, Dr. Diana Isaacs joins Coach Beverly to break down CDCES vs. BC-ADM, eligibility, exam prep, and how certification can expand your confidence, scope, and career opportunities.

📖 Virtual Book Launch: Healing Through Connection

February 20th, 2026 | 11:30 AM PST

Coach Beverly shares the real clinical stories that inspired her book, her journey in writing it, and why its message matters now — followed by an interactive Q&A. Come celebrate connection, healing, and the power of story as we honor the shared human experience at the heart of healthcare.

Want to learn more? Register today!

https://diabetesed.net/upcoming-events/

Register for Coach Bev's Book Launch here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3b2hne

02/13/2026

Enjoy our Recorded Webinars from this last week, led by Coach Beverly, now available for viewing!

What you can look forward to with these webinars:

✨ Level 2 | Improving Care & Promoting Health ✨

Explore practical, ADA-aligned strategies to address social, behavioral, and psychosocial factors in diabetes care using real-world cases.

✨Level 2 | Hyperglycemic Crises (DKA, HHS, & EDKA)✨

An ADA Standards of Care update focused on evidence-based recognition and management of DKA, EKA, and HHS, with CE credit available.

Want to learn more? Register today!

https://diabetesedstore.net/products/level-2

02/12/2026

It's time to test your knowledge with our new rationale of the week!

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on which feature most strongly supports a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) rather than diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA).

Let's discuss the best response! 59.77% of respondents chose the best answer.

We want to hear from YOU! Comment your answer—and tell us why you chose it 👇

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/rationale-of-the-week-which-feature-most-strongly-supports-a-diagnosis-of-hhs-rather-than-dka/

02/11/2026

Have you had a chance to read Coach Bev's recent article, "How Not Winning Motivated Me to Write a Book"?

Coach Bev didn’t win Diabetes Educator of the Year—but she found something better: her voice. 💛

Healing Through Connection is Coach Bev's love letter to healthcare professionals who show up with compassion, even when recognition is scarce.

Because healing happens through connection, not awards.

Want to read more?

https://diabetesed.net/not-winning-motivated-me/

02/10/2026

It's time to test your knowledge with our new question of the week!

Maria, a 52‑year‑old woman with type 2 diabetes for 8 years, attends a follow‑up visit. Her A1C has risen from 7.8% to 9.2% over the past year.

She reports feeling “overwhelmed” and says she didn’t want to start the medication her clinician recommended at the last visit. She explains, “I’m scared of side effects, and I feel like needing medication means I failed.”

We want to hear from YOU! Comment your answer—and tell us why you chose it 👇

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-what-not-to-say-to-overwhelmed-individual/

02/09/2026

Stay current with our upcoming courses this week, led by Coach Beverly, grounded in the ADA Standards of Care!

What you can look forward to with these webinars:

ADA Standards 1 & 5: Improving Care and Promoting Health
✨ February 10th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST ✨

Explore practical, ADA-aligned strategies to address social, behavioral, and psychosocial factors in diabetes care using real-world cases.

ADA Standards 2 & 6: Hyperglycemic Crises
✨ February 12th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST ✨

An ADA Standards of Care update focused on evidence-based recognition and management of DKA, EKA, and HHS, with CE credit available.

Evidence-based. Practical. Clinically relevant.

Want to learn more? Register today!

https://diabetesed.net/upcoming-events

02/06/2026

Your compassion doesn’t go unnoticed 💖

This February, we’re celebrating healthcare heroes with our Spreading the Love Sale—15% off all online courses!

📬 In our February newsletter:

💓 A personal reflection on disappointment, deeper insight, and the inspiration behind Coach Beverly’s book, Healing Through Connection

💓 How connection and membership shape the future of healthcare

💓 Guest insights from Sarah Hormachea, RD, MS, CDCES, BC-ADM

💓 Fiber’s unsung benefits with Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES 🙌

💓 Tech, diabetes distress, and tools that help—by Dr. Sarah Beattie, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES

👉 Tap the link to learn more:
https://diabetesed.net/february-2026-enews/

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Lx2ConPMHWE

It's the season of spreading love and joy here at Diabetes Education Services! Save 15% off all of our online university courses today.

02/05/2026

It's time to test your knowledge with our new rationale of the week!

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on recommendations for facilitating positive health behavior change, according to 2026 ADA Standards. 81.75% of respondents chose the best answer.

We want to hear from YOU! Comment your answer—and tell us why you chose it 👇

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/rationale-of-the-week-best-response-for-facilitating-positive-health-behavior-change/

02/04/2026

Have you had a chance to read Sarah Hormachea's recent article, "The Case for Professional Practice Groups in the Digital Age"?

In this article, Sarah highlights that you’re not alone—but in a world flooded with noise, hot takes, and AI shortcuts, professional organizations still matter. They offer what social feeds can’t: trusted expertise, real relationships, and a true sense of professional community.

Want to learn more?

https://diabetesed.net/the-case-for-professional-practice-groups-in-the-digital-age/

02/03/2026

It's time to test your knowledge with our new question of the week!

A 32-year-old with newly discovered diabetes presents with polyuria, lethargy, and has been sleeping more than usual.

Initial key labs:
• Glucose: 680 mg/dL
• Potassium: 3.7 mEq/L
• Serum osmolality: 335 mOsm/kg

👉 Which feature most strongly supports hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) rather than diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

We want to hear from YOU! Comment your answer—and tell us why you chose it 👇

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-which-feature-most-strongly-supports-a-diagnosis-of-hhs-rather-than-dka/

02/02/2026

Ready to elevate your impact in diabetes care?

Enroll in our FREE webinar, Preparing for the BC-ADM Exam, on February 5th.

This webinar, led by Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, aims to help you discover if BC-ADM certification aligns with your career goals and how to confidently prepare for the journey ahead.

BC-ADM Certification provides an opportunity for diabetes specialists with an advanced degree in their field to demonstrate the depth of their diabetes knowledge—including medications, nutrition therapy, exercise planning, and counseling for behavioral and psychosocial support.

Want to learn more? Register here today:

https://diabetesed.net/preparing-to-take-bc-adm-webinar-and-resource-page/

01/30/2026

Couldn’t join us live?

Coach Beverly’s comprehensive review of the latest 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care is now available on demand!

This webinar is perfect for:

✨ Healthcare professionals seeking an up-to-date, practical, and person-centered overview of the ADA standards

✨ Fulfilling the annual ADA Standards of Care component required for CDCES certification renewal and toward your CDCES and BC-ADM certification CE requirements

Register now to earn 2.5 CE credits and walk away feeling confident and focused on what's most important for certification exams and your practice!

https://diabetesedstore.net/products/level-2-standards-of-care-course

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Diabetes Education Services offers a variety of seminars, web clinics, products and resources to help busy health care professionals to advance their career in diabetes care. Beverly Thomassian is the president and founder of Diabetes Educational Services (DES). She is a nurse entrepreneur, educator and clinician with a passion to improve diabetes care. In 1998, this passion inspired her to start her own company. The goal of DES is to support health care professionals in their journey to advance their careers in diabetes education. This support is provided through live and online training programs, free webinars, one-one correspondence and consultation. Beverly provides a variety of key note presentations and programs throughout the United States. As the director of a local Diabetes Education Program, she keeps her clinical skills fresh through one-one education, group classes and consultation. Beverly is also associate clinical professor at UC San Francisco and a visiting professor at CSU Chico, where she promotes excellence in diabetes care through education and advocacy. Beverly has a special knack of translating complex diabetes information into understandable terms that can be immediately applied in the clinical setting. She also believes that learning about diabetes should be meaningful and fun. Her courses combine cutting edge science with games, case studies and real life application, so participants leave feeling re-energized and excited about diabetes education.