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Walk with us to the Moon

April 28th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Walk with us to the Moon

Walk with Us. We are reaching for the moon. Please submit your weekly miles each Thursday by clicking on the link below! Provide your name and email for special prizes, … Continue reading Walk with us to the Moon

Diabetes Prevention Campaign

April 28th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Prevention Campaign

Prevention Campaign Resources Help patients and communities prevent diabetes!  Over 30% of Americans are living with prediabetes. Most don’t know they have it. As diabetes detectives, we can help find … Continue reading Diabetes Prevention Campaign

Cancer and Diabetes

April 28th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Cancer and Diabetes

This  blog explores the relationship between cancer and diabetes. We differentiate the risk of cancer for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lastly, we explore the importance of … Continue reading Cancer and Diabetes

Improving Dental Hygiene May Lower Risks for New-Onset Diabetes | Mindful Monday

March 6th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Improving Dental Hygiene May Lower Risks for New-Onset Diabetes | Mindful Monday

A study published earlier this month by Diabetologia tested a possible link between oral hygiene and new-onset diabetes. In an attempt to determine if there is a relationship between periodontal … Continue reading Improving Dental Hygiene May Lower Risks for New-Onset Diabetes | Mindful Monday

Question of Week Rationale – Common Barrier for LGBTQ Population

February 18th, 2017 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week Rationale – Common Barrier for LGBTQ Population

For the Question of the week, QoW, test takers usually choose the correct answer 70-80% of the time. However, for one question of the week, about 40% of respondents chose … Continue reading Question of Week Rationale – Common Barrier for LGBTQ Population

Ask an Expert: Stress and Diabetes

August 2nd, 2016 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Ask an Expert: Stress and Diabetes

Our body responds to stress by releasing hormones that increase glucose levels to provide muscles with the fuel they need to engage in battle. This system works well if you … Continue reading Ask an Expert: Stress and Diabetes

Ask An Expert

July 19th, 2016 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Ask An Expert

In our Ask an Expert series, Beverly Thomassian answers commonly asked patient questions. Help! I’m an over-corrector Anytime I have a blood sugar low, I take it as license to … Continue reading Ask An Expert

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How to spot a stroke

June 24th, 2016 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on How to spot a stroke

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you’ll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is: … Continue reading How to spot a stroke