Download

Free Med Pocket Cards

“Smart InPen device launches in the US”

February 27th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Smart InPen device launches in the US”

Companion Medical has now developed a “Smart” InPen system which allows persons with type 1 diabetes to inject insulin and monitor their data via the app on their phone. The … Continue reading “Smart InPen device launches in the US” →

“New glucose-monitoring contact lens addresses prior design issues”

February 27th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “New glucose-monitoring contact lens addresses prior design issues”

Imagine a contact lens that you could wear that would light up if your glucose levels were high? Many of you have probably heard about the first initial attempt at … Continue reading “New glucose-monitoring contact lens addresses prior design issues” →

CDCES Success Story!

February 21st, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on CDCES Success Story!

Congratulations to Michelle White! “Thank you doesn’t feel like enough to tell Beverly how much I appreciate her educational sessions. I had previously taken the CDCES exam three times and … Continue reading CDCES Success Story! →

Special Question of the Week – Customer Appreciation

February 13th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Special Question of the Week – Customer Appreciation

Special Question of the Week – Customer Appreciation!  To our superstar students, subscribers and community of educators, we truly couldn’t have done it without you!  To show our love and … Continue reading Special Question of the Week – Customer Appreciation →

ABCs of Language Use in Diabetes

February 12th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on ABCs of Language Use in Diabetes

The Words We Choose – ABC’s of a more thoughtful approach The term “diabetic” is officially off-limits. Say goodbye the phrase “you can control your diabetes’. Ditch characterizing people with … Continue reading ABCs of Language Use in Diabetes →

The Power of the Passeggiata!

February 9th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on The Power of the Passeggiata!

“Walking in groups helps people stick with their exercise goals, study finds” – MINNPOST Coach Beverly believes in the power of the Passegiata (walk in Italian). A common practice in Italy, … Continue reading The Power of the Passeggiata! →

“Chile Killed Tony the Tiger”

February 8th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Chile Killed Tony the Tiger”

“They killed Tony the Tiger. They did away with Cheetos’ Chester Cheetah. They banned Kinder Surprise, the chocolate eggs with a hidden toy.” Facing skyrocketing rates of obesity in adults … Continue reading “Chile Killed Tony the Tiger” →

Breastfeeding lowers diabetes risk for mothers

February 7th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Breastfeeding lowers diabetes risk for mothers

“There could be greater health benefits for women from breastfeeding than previously recognized,” said lead study author Erica Gunderson of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California. Compared … Continue reading Breastfeeding lowers diabetes risk for mothers →