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Smart Insulin Pen Delivers for All Ages

August 6th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Smart Insulin Pen Delivers for All Ages

The InPen smartpen, by Companian Medical, is now FDA approved for all ages! The Inpen is a reusable battery-powered insulin pen that uses insulin cartridges. It is approved for use … Continue reading Smart Insulin Pen Delivers for All Ages →

Cinnamon & Prediabetes – Does it help?

August 5th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Cinnamon & Prediabetes – Does it help?

Can cinnamon help maintain glucose in those with prediabetes? There have been several studies over the past decade to determine the efficacy of using cinnamon supplements to regulate blood sugars. … Continue reading Cinnamon & Prediabetes – Does it help? →

Question of the Week | August 4, 2020

August 4th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | August 4, 2020

RJ is 67 years old with a 40+ year history of type 1 diabetes. GFR is 62, UACR is < 30, A1c is 6.7%, B/P is 132/72, LDL cholesterol is … Continue reading Question of the Week | August 4, 2020 →

World Breastfeeding Week: Diabetes and Breastfeeding Inequality

August 3rd, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on World Breastfeeding Week: Diabetes and Breastfeeding Inequality

Here at Diabetes Education Services, we are excited to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding reduces the risk of future diabetes for mom and baby alike. Studies show that mothers who … Continue reading World Breastfeeding Week: Diabetes and Breastfeeding Inequality →

No Sugar for Infants & Other Recommendations from Dietary Advisory Committee 2020

July 29th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on No Sugar for Infants & Other Recommendations from Dietary Advisory Committee 2020

A committee of experts provides recommendations for healthy eating twice every decade. These final recommendations are sent to the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department … Continue reading No Sugar for Infants & Other Recommendations from Dietary Advisory Committee 2020 →

Question of the Week | July 28, 2020

July 28th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | July 28, 2020

As a Diabetes Specialist in a rural clinic, you are asked to consult on a 49-year-old female with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27.  Blood pressure is 132/74 … Continue reading Question of the Week | July 28, 2020 →

Welcome Jackson and Thank You Robert

July 27th, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Welcome Jackson and Thank You Robert

My children have been a vital part of my company since before they were born. I remember providing all day lectures with puffy feet and the “waddle” with both of … Continue reading Welcome Jackson and Thank You Robert →

Type 1 and SGLT-2 Inhibitor? | QoW Rationale

July 23rd, 2020 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Type 1 and SGLT-2 Inhibitor? | QoW Rationale

This question addressed the use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in addition to insulin for MS, who is living with Type 1 Diabetes. MS is worried about weight gain and is on … Continue reading Type 1 and SGLT-2 Inhibitor? | QoW Rationale →