Beverly Thomassian discusses the "Strides for Diabetes Event" with Linda Watkins Bennett. Beverly sneaks in an opportunity to describe diabetes.
This clip was featured on the Wake Up show on KHSL and features Feather River Hospital's Diabetes Education Program. If you are interested
Our Strides for Diabetes 5k Run Walk event was a great success. Thanks to all who participated and to all our sponsors! We look forward to seeing you next year as we continue to fight diabetes through awareness and education!
This video demonstrates the use of the DiaCell as an education tool to explain normal fuel metabolism and the defects associated with type 2 diabetes. In addition, strategies to help motivate patients to lower blood glucose levels through diet, exercise and medications are demonstrated.
How to use Pancreas Partner Teaching Tool
Beverly demonstrates how to use a pancreas partner to describe the natural history of type 2 diabetes and beta cell loss.
Easy-to-use postcard size resource. The oral medication card summarizes the classes, main actions, dosing and side effects of oral diabetes medications. The Insulin and Injectables PocketCard classifies insulin as basal, bolus or combined. Onset, peak and action is detailed along with side effects. Side 2 includes detailed information on the latest injectables that lower blood glucose. Great for medication carts and a handy reference for staff.
Diabetes Education Review Guide Demonstration Video
Published in 2009 by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, This guide is designed to serve as an effective certification exam preparation tool. The Guide offers test-taking strategies, self-assessments to gauge areas that may require additional study, and a practice 200 question exam to simulate exam day.
DiaBingo Instructional Video
Diabetes Bingo - DiaBingo - A fun way to help class participants or support group attendees to learn about the complex topic of diabetes while having fun. Includes 70 questions, 30 playing cards, 300 bingo chips and a durable carrying case. Playing cards and questions come in English and Spanish.
Using Pancreas Partner and DiaCell to teach about diabetes
Beverly Thomassian describes how to use both the Pancreas Partner and DiaCell to describe normal glucose metabolism and how diabetes affects insulin production and action. We also demonstrate strategies to improve glucose control.
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