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Know someone with Type 1 Diabetes? We can offer help!

September 17th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Know someone with Type 1 Diabetes? We can offer help!

Attention Diabetes Educators and Specialists: Do you know an adult living with Type 1 Diabetes and an A1c of 7.5% or greater? Please invite them to join the EMBARK Study, … Continue reading Know someone with Type 1 Diabetes? We can offer help!

New Lipid and Kidney Protection Meds Approved

September 15th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on New Lipid and Kidney Protection Meds Approved

Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes, these new treatment options including PCSK9 Inhibitors and ACL Inhibitors, offer hope of decreasing cardiovascular mortality and … Continue reading New Lipid and Kidney Protection Meds Approved

Rationale of the Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

September 15th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

Our September 7th Question of the week quizzed test takers on carb counting. 55% of respondents chose the correct answer. This was a hard question. Figuring out how much insulin … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

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

September 14th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | What Teaching Tip for New Med – finerenone?

If JR is started on this medication, what instruction would you provide? Make sure to take this medication on an empty stomach Contact the provider if you notice ankle swelling … Continue reading Question of Week | What Teaching Tip for New Med – finerenone?

September eNews  | Insulin Update, New Meds, Cheat Sheet Additions

September 10th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on September eNews  | Insulin Update, New Meds, Cheat Sheet Additions

Click here to read our full September 2021 newsletter. Featured Blogs Medication Pocketcard Update New Diabetes Med Approved for Peds First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin Updated Lipid/HTN Cheat Sheet Embark Study- … Continue reading September eNews  | Insulin Update, New Meds, Cheat Sheet Additions

Rationale of the Week | Best intervention for JR?

September 9th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best intervention for JR?

Our August 31st Question of the week quizzed test takers on interventions. Over 90% of respondents chose the correct answer. Great job! We thought that this was an important topic … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best intervention for JR?

Question of Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

September 7th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

Based on this, how much insulin does LS need for breakfast? 3.1 units 2.4 units 3.0 units 2.5 units Click here to test your knowledge! Want to learn more about … Continue reading Question of Week | Getting to the Right Carb Count

Rationale of the Week | Thick calluses coupled with leg pain?

September 2nd, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Thick calluses coupled with leg pain?

Our August 24th Question of the week quizzed test takers on thick calluses coupled with leg pain. 61% of respondents chose the correct answer. We thought that this was an … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Thick calluses coupled with leg pain?

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