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Insulin Drone Delivery? | Tech Thursday

April 9th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Insulin Drone Delivery? | Tech Thursday

The world’s first drone delivery of insulin may be a useful model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For people in rural, remote and isolated urban areas, using a drone … Continue reading Insulin Drone Delivery? | Tech Thursday

Question of the Week | April 7, 2020

April 7th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | April 7, 2020

BT has had type 1 diabetes for 12 years and is complaining of feeling full and sometimes nauseated after meals, especially after consuming salads. Which of the following conditions is … Continue reading Question of the Week | April 7, 2020

Water Aerobics and Type 2 Diabetes | QoW Rationale

April 6th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Water Aerobics and Type 2 Diabetes | QoW Rationale

Our April 31st Question of the week was a question about aerobics, hypothyroidism, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Although 58% of respondents chose the correct answer, 42% did not. We … Continue reading Water Aerobics and Type 2 Diabetes | QoW Rationale

COVID-19, Sick Days & Diabetes | QoW Rationale

April 5th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on COVID-19, Sick Days & Diabetes | QoW Rationale

Our March 31st Question of the week was a question about COVID-19, sick days and diabetes. Although 40% of respondents chose the correct answer, 60% did not. We thought that … Continue reading COVID-19, Sick Days & Diabetes | QoW Rationale

isCGMs May Reduce Hospital Visits | Tech Thursday

April 2nd, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on isCGMs May Reduce Hospital Visits | Tech Thursday

A Belgian study shows that intermittently scanned CGMs (isCGM) can reduce episodes of hypoglycemia and diabetes-related hospital visits in people with type 1 diabetes which can improve or stabilize their quality of life. … Continue reading isCGMs May Reduce Hospital Visits | Tech Thursday

COVID-19, Sick Days and Diabetes | Teaching Handout

April 1st, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on COVID-19, Sick Days and Diabetes | Teaching Handout

“What do I do if I get sick or get COVID-19”? This is a critical topic to discuss during our during telehealth visits or in-person meetings with people with diabetes. … Continue reading COVID-19, Sick Days and Diabetes | Teaching Handout

Question of the Week | March 31, 2020

March 31st, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | March 31, 2020

JR is 27 with Type 1 diabetes and is very worried about getting COVID-19 since they work in a local grocery store.  They ask you what they should do if … Continue reading Question of the Week | March 31, 2020

Mindful Monday | Wisdom on Slowing Down

March 30th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Monday | Wisdom on Slowing Down

Dearest community, I miss hanging out with you. But now is a time to be present with ourselves. This weekend, I considered finding my crochet hooks and making an afghan. … Continue reading Mindful Monday | Wisdom on Slowing Down