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Rationale of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

September 25th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on How does Mifepristone work to treat hypercortisolism? 48.73% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

Tandem Turns Up the Tech for t:slim X2 and Mobi

September 24th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Tandem Turns Up the Tech for t:slim X2 and Mobi

By: Sarah Beattie, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES  Tandem Diabetes has leveled up insulin pump technology with a new algorithm and expanded its continuous glucose monitor (CGM) compatibility.  The new algorithm, Control … Continue reading Tandem Turns Up the Tech for t:slim X2 and Mobi

Question of the Week | Grandfather Avoiding Bolus Insulin

September 23rd, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Grandfather Avoiding Bolus Insulin

R.S. is a 60-year-old with type 2 diabetes who was recently placed on insulin lispro at meals.  He has taken insulin glargine once a day for five years. Previously, non-insulin … Continue reading Question of the Week | Grandfather Avoiding Bolus Insulin

Shining A Spotlight on Our Scholarship Winners!

September 19th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Shining A Spotlight on Our Scholarship Winners!

We are delighted to celebrate our “Bridge Scholarships” for CDCES Prep Boot Camp and the Live Seminar Scholarships! Celebrating Our Diabetes Education Scholarship Recipients We are incredibly grateful for the … Continue reading Shining A Spotlight on Our Scholarship Winners!

Rationale of the Week | Time Restricted Eating – Best Approach

September 18th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Time Restricted Eating – Best Approach

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on Time Restricted Eating- Best Approach. 86% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Time Restricted Eating – Best Approach

Staging For Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

September 17th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Staging For Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

By: Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome represents the interconnected systems of adiposity, metabolic dysfunction, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. In 2023, the American Heart Association’s (AHA) advisory … Continue reading Staging For Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

Question of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

September 16th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

A 54-year-old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension is diagnosed with hypercortisolism. Despite lifestyle interventions and maximum doses of metformin, GLP-1 RA, and an SGLT2 inhibitor, her A1C remains 9.2%. … Continue reading Question of the Week | How does Mifepristone Work?

Upcoming Webinars!

September 12th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Upcoming Webinars!

Invite your colleagues!! Join us September 16th @ 11:30 am PST! Step 1: Preparing to Take the CDCES Exam If you are a health care professional considering becoming a CDCES … Continue reading Upcoming Webinars!

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