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Beyond the CDCES: A New Credential for Diabetes Support Staff Is on the Horizon

June 2nd, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Beyond the CDCES: A New Credential for Diabetes Support Staff Is on the Horizon

Author: Sarah Hormachea, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADMDiabetes Care and Education, LLC If you subscribe to the CBDCE listserv, you probably noticed a recent email announcing exploration of a new credential … Continue reading Beyond the CDCES: A New Credential for Diabetes Support Staff Is on the Horizon

Question of the Week | What’s the best medication for HFpEF?

June 1st, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What’s the best medication for HFpEF?

JL has T2DM, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Is currently on Metformin 1000mg BID and empagliflozin 25mg daily. Their A1C is 8.1%.  Which agent should be added … Continue reading Question of the Week | What’s the best medication for HFpEF?

Rationale of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

May 28th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on who would most benefit from metformin therapy. 63.26% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

Question of the Week | A1C 7.4% & Struggling with Hypoglycemia

May 26th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Question of the Week | A1C 7.4% & Struggling with Hypoglycemia

A 16-year-old with Type 1 Diabetes uses a CGM and has a Time in Range (70-180 mg/dL) of 72%, but their GMI (Glucose Management Indicator) is 7.4% and they report … Continue reading Question of the Week | A1C 7.4% & Struggling with Hypoglycemia

Rational of the Week | Target of the Quadruple Aim?

May 21st, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Rational of the Week | Target of the Quadruple Aim?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on applying the quadruple aim. 91% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so … Continue reading Rational of the Week | Target of the Quadruple Aim?

Beyond LDL: Decoding Lipids, Lipoproteins & More

May 20th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Beyond LDL: Decoding Lipids, Lipoproteins & More

By Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCESFounder: Nutrition for Daily Living Recognizing the importance of comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment, this article narrows in to review the newly recognized lipid screening strategies … Continue reading Beyond LDL: Decoding Lipids, Lipoproteins & More

Question of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

May 19th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

Which individual with prediabetes would derive the greatest long-term benefit from the initiation of metformin therapy according to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) outcomes? A. A 72-year-old male with a … Continue reading Question of the Week | Who would most benefit from metformin therapy?

Rationale of the Week | The role of CDCES in addressing psychosocial needs

May 14th, 2026 / DiabetesEd Info / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | The role of CDCES in addressing psychosocial needs

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on the role of diabetes HCPs in addressing psychosocial needs. 95% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | The role of CDCES in addressing psychosocial needs