Hello everyone, for the people writing in October you should be getting an email stating the exam will be moved onto an online platform. It is suggested that you become familiar with the online platform BEFORE writing the exam in October. Additional details from the CDECB will be emailed to you shortly.

Thanks
Esmond

A reminder that if you have a question there’s a number of ways that you can get them answered. If you have a question you can post it to the Exam Forum. If you have a difficult question that I can’t answer there is a virtual Q and A session with prominent endocrinologist Dr Pedersen in October. Also the day before the exam I will be online all day with my own Q and A session to answer any questions quickly.  Hope your studies are going well!

Esmond

Hello everyone, the Question and Answer period with endocrinologist Dr Sue Pedersen has been moved to Tuesday October 13th. This will be a virtual event that anyone can join no matter what part of Canada that you are in. The exact time will be determined closer to the date. This is a great opportunity to ask an endocrinologist to explain concepts or ask complicated questions. Note that this is different from my Q and A period which happens the day before the exam so that I can answer any of your last minute question. For Dr Sue Pedersen’s Q and A please email your questions to cdestudycourse@gmail.com by Oct 6th.

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Esmond

Hello everyone, I’ve posted my presentation on insulin calculations and hypoglycemia. This is the second part of the presentation I did online on April 7th. Please click here the link to view: https://cdestudycourse.com/insulin-calculations-and-hypoglycemia/

Hello I have just posted my presentation on non-insulin medications. This is the first part of the presentation I did online on April 7th. Please click here the link to view: https://cdestudycourse.com/video-presentations/2020-non-insulin-medication-presentation/

Diabetes Canada invited me to do a presentation on the role of the pharmacist during COVID-19. It was an honor to present and you can view the webinar by clicking here

Hello everyone, hope you are keeping healthy and safe. The march presentation has been uploaded and can be found here:

https://cdestudycourse.com/video-presentations/march-10-presentation/

Please see below for a volunteer opportunity to help with the COVID crisis:

Sending on behalf of Joanne Lewis, Director, Healthcare Provider Education & Engagement

 Hello Chapter Executives,

Diabetes Canada is looking for ways to support the millions of Canadians affected by diabetes during these unprecedented times.

One idea that has generated some interest is an expansion of our 1-800 BANTING (226-8464) information and support centre to provide callers & e-mailers with access to health care professionals. We are reaching out to you today to see if you might be interested in volunteering to support this initiative.

This program would have our Information & Support Specialists triage calls and e-mails, then forward contact information to a health care professional (i.e. you) to answer questions from constituents. Your role would be to reach out to the caller via email to respond to their questions. Questions will be related to diabetes self-management – no medical advice, diagnosis, medication management – education only. This will help us to fill the gap that currently exists as Canadians are looking for help and traditional telehealth is overburdened.

We are looking for Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians and/or Pharmacists from across the country so that each province is represented. Callers will be matched with HCPs from the same province.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the following form, we will be in touch very soon: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/889b6b7c70484144aef316b6b59f5ee8

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

 Joanne Lewis

Director, Healthcare Provider Education & Engagement

Diabetes Canada

1300-522 University Avenue

Toronto, ON M5G 2R5

P: 416-408-7112

Hope everyone is keeping healthy and well during this difficult time. If your patients have questions about COVID I would suggest using the Diabetes Canada resource which can be found by clicking here: https://www.diabetes.ca/resources/tools—resources/faq-about-covid-19-and-diabetes . Its a great resource that answers a lot of common questions about COVID.

Keep healthy
Esmond

Hello due to the COVID outbreak you will be receiving an email from the CDECB regarding an alternate date for writing the exam (either October or next year in May). I will extend your membership until the date you write the exam. Once you have confirmed the date that you are writing the exam please email me at cdestudycourse@gmail.com and I will extend your membership till that time. You should have received a mass email from me. If you have not please check your junk/spam folder.

Keep healthy and safe
Esmond