JR is 43 years old with newly discovered type 2 diabetes. According to the ADA Standards, which of the following actions needs to be taken with a new type 2 … Continue reading Question of the Week | New Diabetes, Best Action?
For our May 18th Question of the Week, 76% of respondents chose the best answer, which is awesome! We still want to “take a closer look” at this question. Before … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best next step?
Mr. J is started on 100 units U-500 twice a day. Which of the following administration techniques would ensure he gets the right dose? Using a U-100 syringe, withdraw 100 … Continue reading Question of the Week | U-500 Insulin Still Causing Confusion
For the past year, as the only diabetes nurse educator at a local FQHC clinic, I have had to fine-tune my nutrition coaching skills. We are hoping to hire a … Continue reading A Diabetes Nurse Takes a Fresh Look at the Plate Method
Managing diabetes can be tough! Something that people rarely talk about is how tough type 1 diabetes can be and how many people find diabetes to be stressful and challenging. … Continue reading Living with Type 1 can be Tough. Embark can Help!
For our May 4th Question of the Week, 48% of respondents chose the best answer. We wanted to “take a closer look” into this question. Before we start though, if … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Type 1 Needs Surgery
CT was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago. The current medication regimen includes 1000 mg of metformin twice daily and 70 units of glargine at night. CT wears an … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best next step?
Most of you, 69%, chose the best answer for our May 11th Question of the Week. Great job! We wanted to “take a closer look” into this question. Before we … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Why is A1c on the Rise?