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Food Insecurity Risk Rising for people with Diabetes

August 26th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Food Insecurity Risk Rising for people with Diabetes

Food insecurity in the United States has doubled over the past 20 years. Food insecurity “exists whenever the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the ability to acquire … Continue reading Food Insecurity Risk Rising for people with Diabetes →

Figs and Drunken Fig Jam. Happy Monday

August 24th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Figs and Drunken Fig Jam. Happy Monday

On my 40th birthday, I was gifted a Mission Fig tree that was no taller than my 5″ 7″ self. The tree loved her new home and grew quickly, spreading … Continue reading Figs and Drunken Fig Jam. Happy Monday →

CV Risk Vignette – Best Strategy to Improve Outcome | QoW Rationale

August 20th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on CV Risk Vignette – Best Strategy to Improve Outcome | QoW Rationale

Our August 4th Question quizzed test takers on CV Disease risk management and diabetes. Although 49% of respondents chose the correct answer, 51% did not. We thought that this was … Continue reading CV Risk Vignette – Best Strategy to Improve Outcome | QoW Rationale →

QoW Aug 18 | CDCES vs BC-ADM. What’s the difference?

August 18th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on QoW Aug 18 | CDCES vs BC-ADM. What’s the difference?

What best describes the difference between a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and a person Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)? BC-ADMs are responsible for increased complexity … Continue reading QoW Aug 18 | CDCES vs BC-ADM. What’s the difference? →

FREE Prep for BC-ADM Exam Webinar | Aug 20

August 17th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on FREE Prep for BC-ADM Exam Webinar | Aug 20

Join us Aug 20, 2020 @ 11:30 – 12:40 p.m. PST Many of you are curious about the steps involved in becoming a BC-ADM. Thank you for reaching out to … Continue reading FREE Prep for BC-ADM Exam Webinar | Aug 20 →

Bev is on her way to Texas

August 13th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Bev is on her way to Texas

We are off to College! Good morning everyone, Beverly won’t be at work today. She will be taking the next step in moving her son toward independence. In 2002, Beverly … Continue reading Bev is on her way to Texas →

Insulin Storage and Dispensing Cheat Sheet

August 12th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Insulin Storage and Dispensing Cheat Sheet

How long does glulisine last in pumps? What insulins can people buy without a prescription? What is the longest lasting insulin? If you want to learn the answers to these … Continue reading Insulin Storage and Dispensing Cheat Sheet →

Question of the Week | August 11, 2020

August 11th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | August 11, 2020

AL was recently started on an insulin pump. AL’s insurance company will only cover glulisine (Apidra) insulin for the pump. Before starting pump therapy, AL thought they only needed to … Continue reading Question of the Week | August 11, 2020 →