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Question of the Week | JR and Donut Fridays – What is the wise approach?

October 8th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | JR and Donut Fridays – What is the wise approach?

You are reviewing JR’s ambulatory glucose profile and it is over 70% time in range. JR usually takes bolus insulin before each meal and basal insulin at night. However, you … Continue reading Question of the Week | JR and Donut Fridays – What is the wise approach?

October 2024 eNews | Combating Cognitive Decline & Healing Through Art

October 4th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on October 2024 eNews | Combating Cognitive Decline & Healing Through Art

Happy October Lately, there has been increased attention on the relationship between hyperglycemia and vascular dementia, sometimes referred to as Type 3 Diabetes. Our first article, contributed by Christine Craig, MS, … Continue reading October 2024 eNews | Combating Cognitive Decline & Healing Through Art

Rationale of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

October 3rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on feeling overwhelmed with insulin regimen. 49% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

Question of the Week | Screening for Celiac Disease

October 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Screening for Celiac Disease

TC is a 15-year-old who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over a year ago. Following their diagnosis, they quickly transitioned to sensor-augmented pump therapy and are not currently … Continue reading Question of the Week | Screening for Celiac Disease

Rationale of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

September 26th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on why JR’s blood glucose is elevated. The majority of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

Question of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

September 24th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

KR is a 49-year-old with a learning disability and diabetes for over 20 years and is taking the following classes of diabetes medications at maximum doses; SGLT-2, Sulfonylurea, GLP-1 RA, … Continue reading Question of the Week | KR is Overwhelmed with Insulin Regimen

Rationale of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

September 19th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on the connection with hypoglycemia and hospitalizations. Almost all of the respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

Question of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

September 17th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

During a hospital stay, JR, who has no prior history of diabetes experiences elevated blood glucose levels. Which of the following factors is the most likely cause of this hyperglycemia … Continue reading Question of the Week | Why is JR’s blood glucose elevated?

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