Download

Free Med Pocket Cards

A Life with Type 1 Diabetes: My Camp Journey

February 5th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on A Life with Type 1 Diabetes: My Camp Journey

by Jeannie Hickey, RN, CDE Marshmallows and Hope: Bearskin Meadows In 1965, when I was just 12 years old, my parents dropped me off at Bearskin Meadows, a two-week camp … Continue reading A Life with Type 1 Diabetes: My Camp Journey

Question of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

February 4th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

Adults with diabetes are at increased risk for the development of asymptomatic or symptomatic heart failure. According to the ADA 2025 Standards of care, what action is needed to facilitate … Continue reading Question of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

Common New Year Questions for CDCES Prep

February 3rd, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Common New Year Questions for CDCES Prep

“What Year ADA Standards Should I Study?”  Taking CDCES in January or February 2025? If you are taking the exam in January or February 2025 and you have already read … Continue reading Common New Year Questions for CDCES Prep

Let it FLOW – Semaglutide Approved for Renal Protection

January 31st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Let it FLOW – Semaglutide Approved for Renal Protection

FDA Expands Ozempic Approval to Protect Kidney (and Heart) Health in People with Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease  Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved … Continue reading Let it FLOW – Semaglutide Approved for Renal Protection

Rationale of the Week | What defines overbasalization according to 2025 ADA Standards?

January 29th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What defines overbasalization according to 2025 ADA Standards?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on what defines overbasalization according to 2025 ADA Standards?. 52% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What defines overbasalization according to 2025 ADA Standards?

Diabetes Mentorship Program Kicks-Off in Northern Cal

January 29th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Mentorship Program Kicks-Off in Northern Cal

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding Steps Up with a Diabetes Mentorship Program! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Diabetes Mentorship Program at Mercy Medical Center in … Continue reading Diabetes Mentorship Program Kicks-Off in Northern Cal

Question of the Week | ADA 2025: Intensive Prevention for High-Risk Individuals with BMI >35 kg/m2

January 28th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | ADA 2025: Intensive Prevention for High-Risk Individuals with BMI >35 kg/m2

According to ADA 2025 Standards, more intensive preventive approaches should be considered in individuals who are at particularly high risk of progression to diabetes, including individuals with BMI ?35 kg/m2 … Continue reading Question of the Week | ADA 2025: Intensive Prevention for High-Risk Individuals with BMI >35 kg/m2

Rationale of the Week | ADA Standards identify another 1st Line med to treat kidney disease. Which one?

January 22nd, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | ADA Standards identify another 1st Line med to treat kidney disease. Which one?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on ADA Standards identify another 1st line med to treat kidney disease. 63.39% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | ADA Standards identify another 1st Line med to treat kidney disease. Which one?

Diabetes Blog Bytes

Sign up now to receive the latest Blog Bytes in your inbox.