Diabetes Tech and Distress
By: Sarah Beattie, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES The world of diabetes technology is advancing at a record pace. There is no doubt that technology intends to make life with diabetes a … Continue reading Diabetes Tech and Distress
Question of the Week | Individual vs. Group DSMES
After the initial assessment JM is scheduled for an individual visit instead of a group DSMES class. According to Medicare guidelines, which of the following would NOT justify providing individual … Continue reading Question of the Week | Individual vs. Group DSMES
Making the Connection – Creativity and Health Professionals
Announcements ___________________ Join a Virtual Conversation and Interview with Coach Bev on Feb 20th at 11:30am PST Get FREE Audio Version of Chapter 6 here >> Download Free Work … Continue reading Making the Connection – Creativity and Health Professionals
Rationale of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on which of the following responses is the least appropriate (i.e., the WRONG thing to say) to Maria. 58.54% of respondents chose … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual
High Five for Fiber
By: Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate and bioactive food compound that has an important role in diabetes management and cardiometabolic health. High-fiber dietary patterns … Continue reading High Five for Fiber
The Healing Shift: How a Chinese Restaurant Became My Refuge
By: Beverly Thomassian Gung Hay Fat Choy. Every Chinese New Year brings a wave of gratitude for Alex and Ying, who welcomed an akward 14-year-old into their family-style restaurant and … Continue reading The Healing Shift: How a Chinese Restaurant Became My Refuge
Question of the Week | TIR (Time of Range) of 89% – What Is Your Concern?
JZ is proud of their Time of Range of 89%. You notice their time below range is 7%. JZ uses a rapid-acting insulin pen 4–6 times daily to keep glucose … Continue reading Question of the Week | TIR (Time of Range) of 89% – What Is Your Concern?
Rationale of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?
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). 59.77% of respondents chose … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?
