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Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

July 18th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

As we enter fire and storm season, it’s always a good idea to think ahead and be prepared for disaster. For people living with diabetes, a “diabetes kit” is an … Continue reading Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

July 15th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

JR lives with type 2 diabetes and works 10-11 hours a day driving a tractor for a local farm. It is difficult for JR to make medical appointments since their … Continue reading Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

July 2024 eNews | Meds Update, Food Insecurity, EMBARK Trial, Keeping Cool in the Heat

July 12th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on July 2024 eNews | Meds Update, Food Insecurity, EMBARK Trial, Keeping Cool in the Heat

Happy July This month’s newsletter is packed full of information that you can incorporate into your clinical practice and share with your community. We are thrilled to present the findings … Continue reading July 2024 eNews | Meds Update, Food Insecurity, EMBARK Trial, Keeping Cool in the Heat

Rationale of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

July 10th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on primary goals of the DPP. 62% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

Question of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

July 8th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

JR lives with type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump and sensor. They live in an area that is fire prone and JR asks you about how they should … Continue reading Question of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

Rationale of the Week | Why did 16 year old stop taking meds?

July 3rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Why did 16 year old stop taking meds?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on Why a 16 year old stopped taking their medication. 88% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Why did 16 year old stop taking meds?

Keeping Cool in the Heat – Tips for People with Diabetes

July 2nd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Keeping Cool in the Heat – Tips for People with Diabetes

Hotter Temperatures Worsen Diabetes Outcomes Increasing global temperatures are expected to impact the health of people living with diabetes and lead to worse outcomes, according to an article published in … Continue reading Keeping Cool in the Heat – Tips for People with Diabetes

Question of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

July 2nd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) primary lifestyle intervention goals include achieving and maintaining a minimum of 7% weight loss and 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. What outcomes … Continue reading Question of the Week | Primary Goals for the DPP?

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