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Question of the Week | Common Cause of Missed Appts?

March 16th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Common Cause of Missed Appts?

Test your knowledge. In diabetes care, what is the reported percentageof patients who have missed or not returned for follow-up care due to feelings of shame, blame, or judgment?   … Continue reading Question of the Week | Common Cause of Missed Appts?

Interview with the Expert: Susan Guzman PhD on Engagement

March 12th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Interview with the Expert: Susan Guzman PhD on Engagement

Q: What do you see as the most common  misconceptions healthcare professionals have about people who don’t engage effectively with diabetes self-management behaviors? A: The most common misconceptions are that … Continue reading Interview with the Expert: Susan Guzman PhD on Engagement

Rationale of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?

March 12th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on JR wanting treatment for pancreatic parasites, and what would be the best response. We share the scoop on pancreatic parasites below.  … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?

A New Chapter in Diabetes Support on the West Coast

March 11th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on A New Chapter in Diabetes Support on the West Coast

West Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group Have you ever left a medical appointment thinking, “I wish I had asked that question,” or “I wish someone really understood what this … Continue reading A New Chapter in Diabetes Support on the West Coast

Question of the Week | Indications for DXA Assessment of Bone Mineral Density

March 10th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Indications for DXA Assessment of Bone Mineral Density

According to the 2026 ADA Standards of Care, what individuals should be recommended to have a bone density evaluation using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to evaluate for bone loss? A 67-year-old … Continue reading Question of the Week | Indications for DXA Assessment of Bone Mineral Density

March 2026 eNews

March 5th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on March 2026 eNews

Featured Articles & Announcements ___________________________ Power of Nutrition & the Business of Becoming a Dietitian Connection Over Correction: Transforming Judgement into Partnership Teaching through Connection Worksheet Carb Counting Resource Page … Continue reading March 2026 eNews

Rationale of the Week | Individual vs. Group DSMES

March 5th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Individual vs. Group DSMES

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on which of the following would NOT justify providing individual DSMES instead of group DSMES. 55.1% of respondents chose the best answer. … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Individual vs. Group DSMES

Question of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?

March 3rd, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?

JR is hospitalized with influenza. They have a history of prediabetes but now have persistent glucose readings between 220–260 mg/dL and are started on basal-bolus insulin. JR is upset and … Continue reading Question of the Week | JR Wants Treatment for Pancreatic Parasites – Best Response?