Join Coach Beverly and Team for two and a half days of knowledge-sharing, fun, and “aha” moments for our Virtual DiabetesEd Training Conference. This conference was originally recorded on April 17th - 19th, 2024, and is available for on-demand viewing! 

Attendees will leave this conference with new tools and a refreshed understanding of the latest advances in person-centered diabetes care.  Our team highlights the ADA Standards of Care, medications, behavior change, technology, medical nutrition therapy, and more!

Our instructors co-teach the content to keep things fresh and lively. 

Registration for the Deluxe Training Conference includes a printed copy of the syllabus and DiabetesEd Swag Goodie Bag.

Conference Faculty  
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Our team expertly translates the complex science of diabetes into understandable terms while keeping it real, practical, and fun.

Team of expert faculty includes:

• Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES – Educator of the Year, 2020
• Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
• Ashley LaBrier, MS, RD, CDCES, Diabetes Program Coordinator 

• 3 Days (18.75 CEs): of critical information delivered by passionate speakers in an engaging and fun format!
• 11 Bonus Online Courses (13+ CEs): As a course attendee, you automatically receive a bonus online course bundle of 11 online courses valued at over $200. Coach Beverly carefully chose each of these courses based on student feedback on which content best helped them succeed at the Certification Exams and in their clinical practice. You will be given instructions after you purchase the course on how to enroll in our Online University and get started! 
  
• Printed 100-page syllabus
  
• Swag Goodie Bag: Our Goodie Bag contains a FREE highlighter, 20-pack of monofilament, mop top pen, Tote Bag, and Med PocketCard.
• ADCES Review Guide 6th Ed. Book (475+ Practice Questions): The ADCES Review Guide is a fantastic independent study tool and comprehensive resource for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam and the BC-ADM Exam.
• ADA 2024 Standards of Care Book: The ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes is a key resource for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care, education, and support.
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• Printed 100-page syllabus
  
• Swag Goodie Bag: Our Goodie Bag contains a FREE highlighter, 20-pack of monofilament, mop top pen, Tote Bag, and Med PocketCard.

Conference Topics

Day 1 | “Standards of Care, Medications for Type 2 & Addressing Cardiovascular Disease” with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs

Our two experts highlight the critical content from the ADA Standards of Care, with a focus on important updates that impact clinical practice. Also included are discussions on medication management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

1. Current State of Diabetes ADA Standards of Care
2. Person-Centered Care for Type 1, Type 2, LADA, GDM
3. Medical Evaluation, Risk Identification
4. Glycemic Targets Across the Lifespan
5. Hypoglycemia prevention & treatment
6. Significance of Landmark Studies
7. Medications for Type 2
8. Pharmacology Algorithms – AACE and ADA
9. Cardiovascular Monitoring and Management

Day 2 | “Insulin Fundamentals to Pattern Management, Physical Assessment & Diabetes Technologies” with Coach Beverly and Dr. Diana Isaacs

The first part includes a detailed discussion of insulin therapy, pattern management, and insulin delivery devices.  A case study follows outlining a head-to-toe assessment of someone living with diabetes. The afternoon segment reviews the latest diabetes technology with a show-and-tell session that demonstrates pumps, sensors, and an array of diabetes gadgets. The final part includes a discussion on integrating mental health with body health and strategies to provide extraordinary diabetes care.

1. Insulin – The Ultimate Hormone Replacement Therapy
2. Insulin Pattern Management and Dosing Strategies
3. Discuss strategies to determine and fine-tune basal and bolus insulin settings based on glucose pattern management
4. List the elements of a tooth-to-toe assessment including lower extremities.
5. Microvascular Disease – Screening Guidelines and Risk Reduction
6. Utilizing diabetes and technology to improve care
7. Integrating Mental Health with Body Health
8. Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to overcome barriers and Deliver Extraordinary Diabetes Care

Day 3 | “Medical Nutrition Therapy & Pattern Management” with Ashley LaBrier

Enjoy a comprehensive review of the latest findings in nutrition therapy, utilizing a person-centered educational approach.  Our expert will also discuss the impact of exercise on glucose and strategies to stay safe while staying active.

1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Keeping it Person Centered
2. Evidence-based approaches to MNT
3. Meal Planning – Hot to Eat by the Numbers
4. Adjusting Meal Planning based on individual assessment
5. Keeping Active with Diabetes

Learning Outcome: 

Attendees will be able to articulate and integrate into practice, the pathophysiology, evidence-based goals, lifestyle, and pharmacologic management strategies for people living with diabetes across the lifespan.