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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health: A Personal Story of Resilience and Hope with Coach Beverly

October 11th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health: A Personal Story of Resilience and Hope with Coach Beverly

Join us live on October 27th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for our Level 4 | The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE Adverse childhood … Continue reading The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health: A Personal Story of Resilience and Hope with Coach Beverly

Question of Week | Can diabetes impact sexual health?

October 6th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | Can diabetes impact sexual health?

What is the best response? That is a complicated question that is best discussed with your provider Here is a pamphlet on LGBTQ issues and sexuality that explains the most … Continue reading Question of Week | Can diabetes impact sexual health?

Rationale of the Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

September 30th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

Our September 21st Question of the week quizzed test takers on Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%. Three quarters (74%) of respondents, chose the best answer. We are excited to … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

Question of Week | Best strategy to Prevent Hypo in Hospital?

September 28th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | Best strategy to Prevent Hypo in Hospital?

As a diabetes specialist at a local hospital, one of your quality improvement goals is to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia. Which of the of following policy changes would most likely lower … Continue reading Question of Week | Best strategy to Prevent Hypo in Hospital?

Concentrated Insulin and GFR Guidelines for SGLT2s

September 24th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Concentrated Insulin and GFR Guidelines for SGLT2s

Did you know that Toujeo U-300 insulin pens are good for 56 days once opened? And that the max dose for Tresiba U-200 FlexTouch Pen is 160 units? For our … Continue reading Concentrated Insulin and GFR Guidelines for SGLT2s

Rationale of the Week | What Teaching Tip for New Med – finerenone?

September 23rd, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What Teaching Tip for New Med – finerenone?

Our September 14th Question of the week quizzed test takers on a new med. Less than half, 47% of respondents, chose the correct answer. This was a hard question since … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What Teaching Tip for New Med – finerenone?

Diabetes Medication approved for Kids

September 22nd, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Medication approved for Kids

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved another GLP-1 RA for use in children ages 10-17 with diabetes. The injectable extended-release exenatide (Bydureon) is now the second glucagonlike peptide-1 … Continue reading Diabetes Medication approved for Kids

Question of Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

September 21st, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

What is the best response in this situation? Start HR on an insulin pump and CGM to prevent hypoglycemia. Discuss de-intensifying insulin regimen. Using a strength-based approach, reinforce the importance … Continue reading Question of Week | Intensive Insulin Therapy with A1c 6.2%

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