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Fasting: Religion, Health, and Diabetes Care

March 19th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Fasting: Religion, Health, and Diabetes Care

Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES Fasting has been practiced for centuries, rooted in spiritual, religious, and medical traditions. Religious fasting can be found throughout cultures and faith-based traditions, such as … Continue reading Fasting: Religion, Health, and Diabetes Care

Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

March 18th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

How does weight-inclusive care improve clinical outcomes in diabetes management? It eliminates weight stigma, leading to better engagement and collaboration. It reduces A1C only in individuals who experience weight loss. … Continue reading Question of the Week – Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care

Rationale of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

March 13th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on best approach: fasting during Ramadan . 74% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

Breaking Free from Weight-Centric Diabetes Care: What I Wish I Had Known Sooner

March 12th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Breaking Free from Weight-Centric Diabetes Care: What I Wish I Had Known Sooner

by Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDCES, CEO and Co-founder of Diabetes Digital, a virtual nutrition counseling platform for people with diabetes and prediabetes “When I first started as a dietitian … Continue reading Breaking Free from Weight-Centric Diabetes Care: What I Wish I Had Known Sooner

Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

March 11th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

JT is 58-years-old and has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and BMI is 32 kg/m². Medications include metformin, lisinopril, and atorvastatin. Diet intake includes frequent highly processed foods, sugary beverages, no … Continue reading Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

March 2025 E-Newsletter

March 7th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on March 2025 E-Newsletter

Announcements ___________________________ Fasting: Religion, Health, and Diabetes Care Breaking Free From Weight Centric Diabetes Care Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Question of Week #1 Question of Week #2 … Continue reading March 2025 E-Newsletter

Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

March 6th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on ADA Standards & what is next med addition? 67% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

March 5th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

by Evgeniya Evans, MS, RDN, CDCES Managing diabetes often involves making significant lifestyle and dietary adjustments, which can sometimes feel overwhelming or lead to feelings of deprivation. Research highlights that … Continue reading Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

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