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Mindful Monday | The Gift of Non-Judgment

April 13th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Monday | The Gift of Non-Judgment

During this pandemic, many people with diabetes are feeling extra stress. During telehealth visits, they are sharing feelings of discouragement and disappointment as they struggle with social distancing, limited food … Continue reading Mindful Monday | The Gift of Non-Judgment

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