Rationale of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on what steps to address an elevated A1C. 56% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?
Question of the Week | Low carb diets and SGLT-2’s a good mix?
ST is a 56-year-old presenting for MNT and diabetes education. Their last A1c was 7.4%, and they are currently taking 1000 mg of Metformin and 10 mg of empagliflozin daily … Continue reading Question of the Week | Low carb diets and SGLT-2’s a good mix?
Rationale of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on avoiding Thanksgiving post meal elevation. 78% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?
Question of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?
KT is a 17-year-old with newly diagnosed diabetes and an A1C of 13.6%. The provider starts KT on 30 units of basal insulin and 10mg empagliflozin (Jardiance). KT is asked … Continue reading Question of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?
Holiday Survival Guide & Reframing Diabetes Distress – Steps to Success
The holiday season can be stressful and throw us off our normal routine. This can compromise sleep and disrupt usual eating habits. In addition, it can trigger feelings of distress … Continue reading Holiday Survival Guide & Reframing Diabetes Distress – Steps to Success
Rationale of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on a person’s concerns about metformin use & potential side effects. 41% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects
Diabetic Retinopathy: The Role of Diet in Prevention and Progression
Nutrition Intervention Can Protect Vision by Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES Recent research highlights the role of diet in preventing and slowing the progression of diabetes retinopathy, which is the … Continue reading Diabetic Retinopathy: The Role of Diet in Prevention and Progression
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