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Rationale of the Week | Why the Sugar Spike?

December 30th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Why the Sugar Spike?

Our December 15th Question of the week was tricky and over 59% of respondents, chose the best answer. Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Why the Sugar Spike?

Question of the Week | Which New Year’s Resolution is SMART?

December 29th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Which New Year’s Resolution is SMART?

JZ is excited for 2021 and wants to work on some New Years resolutions.  Which of the following would be considered a SMART behavioral goal for the New Year? What … Continue reading Question of the Week | Which New Year’s Resolution is SMART?

Depression & Diabetes | Golden Milk Recipie

December 23rd, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Depression & Diabetes | Golden Milk Recipie

The Winter Solstice, on December 21, marked the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. People in New York got just over 9 hours 15 minutes of sun, while those in … Continue reading Depression & Diabetes | Golden Milk Recipie

Question of the Week | Best treatment for hypertension?

December 22nd, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best treatment for hypertension?

JR is 63, has diabetes and has a B/P of 162/94 which is repeated on a separate visit.  JR also has albuminuria. What would be the recommended pharmacological approach based … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best treatment for hypertension?

Winter Solstice – The Great Conjunction

December 21st, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Winter Solstice – The Great Conjunction

Today, is Winter Solstice, when we experience the shortest day and longest night of the year. From here we will slowly gain more light each day, marking this as an … Continue reading Winter Solstice – The Great Conjunction

COVID-19 & Diabetes Resource Page | Free Resource Friday

December 18th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on COVID-19 & Diabetes Resource Page | Free Resource Friday

As health care professionals and Diabetes Specialists, how do we keep up to date with all the latest information on diabetes and COVID-19? How do we prepare people with diabetes … Continue reading COVID-19 & Diabetes Resource Page | Free Resource Friday

Rationale of the Week | Hyperglycemic and Ketone Positive. What Intervention MOST Needed?

December 17th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Hyperglycemic and Ketone Positive. What Intervention MOST Needed?

Our December 8th Question of the week was a question of interventions. Over 71% of respondents, chose the best answer. Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Hyperglycemic and Ketone Positive. What Intervention MOST Needed?

Admission Glucose Level Predicts COVID Related Deaths

December 16th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Admission Glucose Level Predicts COVID Related Deaths

Blood glucose levels provide an immediate snapshot of a person’s state of inflammation, with or without diabetes. According to recent research findings, admission glucose is also an excellent predictor of … Continue reading Admission Glucose Level Predicts COVID Related Deaths