Diabetes Education Services

Diabetes Education Services Seminars and Training for Diabetes Certification. www.diabetesed.net. Beverly Thomassian is the president and founder of Diabetes Educational Services (DES).

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Join Healing Through Connection at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402703231108469 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. 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.

It's time for our new question of the week!JR has been diligently studying to take their CDCES exam at the end of Januar...
12/09/2025

It's time for our new question of the week!

JR has been diligently studying to take their CDCES exam at the end of January 2026. They are wondering if they should study the 2025 or 2026 ADA Standards of Care.

As a mentor to healthcare professionals entering the field of diabetes, what do you recommend?

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-ada-standards-of-care/

It's time for our new rationale of the week!SJ is 52 years old with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes. They recently ...
12/04/2025

It's time for our new rationale of the week!

SJ is 52 years old with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes. They recently started on insulin degludec U-100 Flex Touch pen 15 units per day.

At a follow-up visit, SJ brings their insulin pen and mentions they have been keeping it in their work bag since starting therapy. They are unsure how long they can continue to use this same pen.

What would you recommend for SJ?

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/rationale-of-the-week-the-power-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-mnt/

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12/02/2025

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It's time for our new question of the week!MS is a 59-year-old with type 2 diabetes who is struggling with frequent urin...
12/02/2025

It's time for our new question of the week!

MS is a 59-year-old with type 2 diabetes who is struggling with frequent urinary tract infections.

They are on metformin and empagliflozin, and their A1C is 7.3%. MS has already received several courses of antibiotics.

What would be the first step you would take for MS?

Test your knowledge using this link:
https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-ms-keeps-getting-utis-best-action/

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12/01/2025

There's ONE more day of our Cyber Weekend Sale!

Save 30% off all online university courses and course extensions, now until December 2nd.

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It's time for our new question of the week!SJ is 52 years old with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes. They recently s...
11/25/2025

It's time for our new question of the week!

SJ is 52 years old with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes. They recently started on insulin degludec U-100 Flex Touch pen 15 units per day.

At a follow-up visit, SJ brings their insulin pen and mentions they have been keeping it in their work bag since starting therapy. They are unsure how long they can continue to use this same pen.

Let's explore what the best advice would be for SJ and storing their insulin.

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-the-power-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-mnt/

It's time for our new question of the week!JR was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but based on their history of...
11/20/2025

It's time for our new question of the week!

JR was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but based on their history of pancreatitis, you suspect JR actually has Diabetes Type 3c.

Let's explore what symptoms match a diagnosis of Diabetes Type 3c.

Have you ever encountered Diabetes Type 3c in clinical practice? How did you discover it?

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/rationale-of-the-week-symptoms-of-diabetes-type-3c/

The holiday season can bring joy—but also stress, disrupted routines, late nights, and rich meals that may affect blood ...
11/19/2025

The holiday season can bring joy—but also stress, disrupted routines, late nights, and rich meals that may affect blood glucose levels and emotional well-being.

For people with diabetes, this time of year can stir feelings of self-doubt and distress, especially if glucose levels veer outside their usual target range.

To help support you and your community members through the holiday season, we created two helpful resources: a holiday guide, and our companion sheet.

Want to learn more? Check out this link:

https://diabetesed.net/10-steps-to-survive-the-holidays/

It's time for our new question of the week!Grace is a 38-year-old female and has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 20 years...
11/18/2025

It's time for our new question of the week!

Grace is a 38-year-old female and has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 20 years.

She has never pursued insulin pump therapy because she was fearful that she would no longer be in control of her diabetes if she used a pump. She is now interested in an automated insulin delivery system and asks you which pump is “best” for controlling blood sugar.

Let's explore what is the best way to answer Grace's questions.

What is your experience with the twiist Insulin Pump? Let's talk about it!

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/question-of-the-week-keeping-you-in-the-loop-twiist-insulin-pump/

It's time for our new rationale of the week!MT is currently 14 weeks pregnant and has Type 1 diabetes. She uses a contin...
11/13/2025

It's time for our new rationale of the week!

MT is currently 14 weeks pregnant and has Type 1 diabetes. She uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with concurrent fingersticks and uploads her glucose data weekly.

Let's explore what is the most accurate regarding her CGM values.

What, if any, road blocks did you experience when answering this question? Let's talk about it!

Test your knowledge using this link:

https://diabetesed.net/rationale-of-the-week-gestational-diabetes-diabetes-care-in-the-fourth-trimester/

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Chico, CA
95928

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30am
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30am
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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.