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Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

September 4th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on best response for missing blood glucose data. 42% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

September 3rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

TS is 82 years old, living with type 1 diabetes for the past 56 years. They present to the clinic with their family for diabetes care and education. TS’s last … Continue reading Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

What Action Can I Take to Prevent Cognitive Decline? During a  follow-up medical nutrition therapy visit for diabetes, LC shares that they are concerned about their family history of both … Continue reading Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

Art Corner: An Initiative to Spotlight Creativity in All Forms Our team at Diabetes Education Services recognizes the powerful role art plays in healing, particularly in its capacity to improve … Continue reading Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

JT is 58-years-old and has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and BMI is 32 kg/m². Medications include metformin, lisinopril, and atorvastatin. Diet intake includes frequent highly processed foods, sugary beverages, no … Continue reading Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

Rationale of the Week | Triglyceride Management

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Triglyceride Management

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on Triglyceride Management. [%] of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Triglyceride Management

Question of the Week | Who Benefits Most from Mindful Eating as a Primary Strategy?

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Who Benefits Most from Mindful Eating as a Primary Strategy?

Mindful eating can support diabetes management in various ways. For which of the following individuals would mindful eating be most effective as a primary strategy rather than a complementary approach? … Continue reading Question of the Week | Who Benefits Most from Mindful Eating as a Primary Strategy?

Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

How does weight-inclusive care improve clinical outcomes in diabetes management? It eliminates weight stigma, leading to better engagement and collaboration. It reduces A1C only in individuals who experience weight loss. … Continue reading Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

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