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“Short sleep increases risk for type 2 diabetes progression in adults with prediabetes”

August 2nd, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Short sleep increases risk for type 2 diabetes progression in adults with prediabetes”

“Short sleep increases risk for type 2 diabetes progression in adults with prediabetes” Have prediabetes? Get some sleep! Getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night significantly decreases risk of advancing … Continue reading “Short sleep increases risk for type 2 diabetes progression in adults with prediabetes”

“Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain”

July 25th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain”

Another strike against artificial sweeteners. Canadian researchers evaluated 36 studies and concluded, “there is no consistent proof that the sweeteners help reduce weight and we found at least some evidence … Continue reading “Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain”

We love Celebrating our Student’s Stories

July 18th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on We love Celebrating our Student’s Stories

Congrats to Hayley Mayo, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES “After previously taking the exam and missing it by 2 points, I took some time off before getting back into studying. In … Continue reading We love Celebrating our Student’s Stories

Italians Vs Americans – How do we compare?

July 18th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Italians Vs Americans – How do we compare?

This article is a result of post-vacation curiosity that I couldn’t shake. After 10 days of walking and eating my way through Venice, Florence and Rome, I began to wonder, … Continue reading Italians Vs Americans – How do we compare?

Eat Healthy – Live Longer!

July 14th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Eat Healthy – Live Longer!

Eat Healthy – Live Longer! Increase intake of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, fish, low-fat dairy and sources of “good” fats, such as olive oil and nuts. Decrease intake of processed … Continue reading Eat Healthy – Live Longer!

Drink coffee, live longer!

July 13th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Drink coffee, live longer!

Drink coffee, live longer!  Studies have shown that certain coffee compounds have neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Click here to learn more! Studying for the exam? Grab a coffee and enroll … Continue reading Drink coffee, live longer!

“Metformin Particularly Effective in Those With History of GDM”

July 5th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Metformin Particularly Effective in Those With History of GDM”

Metformin Particularly Effective in Those With History of GDM – check out this article written in Medscape for more information.  These latest findings come from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and … Continue reading “Metformin Particularly Effective in Those With History of GDM”

Keeping Healthy at Work

May 31st, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Keeping Healthy at Work

Keeping Healthy at Work Similar to many professionals, the majority of our work here at Diabetes Education Services, is done sitting down at a desk. Anne and I decided to … Continue reading Keeping Healthy at Work