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Prep for CDCES Exam 2021 Free Webinar | January 25th

January 22nd, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Prep for CDCES Exam 2021 Free Webinar | January 25th

Studying for the CDCES exam? Join Coach Bev for a FREE Webinar with updates on the CDCES Exam 2021 January 25, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  (PST) Unsure … Continue reading Prep for CDCES Exam 2021 Free Webinar | January 25th

Rationale of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%

January 21st, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%

For our January 12th Question of the Week, over 58% of respondents chose the best answer! Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%

Sourdough, Stress, & Salad | Dawn DeSoto

January 20th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Sourdough, Stress, & Salad | Dawn DeSoto

Humans are hard-wired to seek comfort and relief in moments of stress. Biologically, this is called homeostasis, which means maintaining a steady state of balance.  With the ongoing trauma of … Continue reading Sourdough, Stress, & Salad | Dawn DeSoto

Question of the Week | 4 Meds and Hypo

January 19th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | 4 Meds and Hypo

MT is 59 and her most recent A1c was 10.3%. The diabetes specialist suggested they add insulin to her other 3 oral diabetes medications to lower A1c.  MT was not … Continue reading Question of the Week | 4 Meds and Hypo

January 2021 eNews – 5 Reasons to Celebrate & Most Frequently Asked Exam Question

January 15th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on January 2021 eNews – 5 Reasons to Celebrate & Most Frequently Asked Exam Question

January 2021 eNews – 5 Reasons to Celebrate 2021 5 Reasons to Celebrate 2021 DKA can be treated with Sub-Q insulin There is a NEW home test to check for … Continue reading January 2021 eNews – 5 Reasons to Celebrate & Most Frequently Asked Exam Question

Rationale of the Week | What is Causing Hypoglycemia?

January 14th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What is Causing Hypoglycemia?

In the 2021 ADA Standards of Care, there is an intentional and focused discussion of health barriers to diabetes self-management. Our January 5th Question of the Week alluded to how … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What is Causing Hypoglycemia?

At-Home Test for Type 1 Diabetes

January 13th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on At-Home Test for Type 1 Diabetes

Rates of Type 1 Diabetes is on the Rise The rates of new type 1 diabetes are increasing, especially among Black and Hispanic youth. Many people don’t develop the disease … Continue reading At-Home Test for Type 1 Diabetes

Question of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%

January 12th, 2021 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%

JR is on metformin 2000mg, empagliflozin 25mg, semaglutide 1.0mg and 100 units of glargline insulin.  A1C is 8.9% and JR weighs 100kg. What best describes this clinical picture? Overbasalization Non-compliance … Continue reading Question of the Week | 4 Meds and A1c of 8.9%