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2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

August 29th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

It’s been five year since you passed your exam. Now you are approaching your renewal date, so how do you maintain this hard-earned certification? To help you stay on top … Continue reading 2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

Rationale of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

August 28th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on how much basal bolus insulin at each meal. 50% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

Question of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

August 27th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

JR returns to clinic after trying to keep a three day 7-point data log. Looking at log, the diabetes specialists notice several blood sugar readings are missing.  What is the … Continue reading Question of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

Rationale of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

August 22nd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on getting glucose to goal. 60% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

Welcome Tiffany

August 21st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Welcome Tiffany

Tiffany Bergeron – Customer Advocate Admin Welcome Tiffany, our newest member to The Diabetes Education Services team! Tiffany’s love of the outdoors, live music, painting, and writing brings a vibrant … Continue reading Welcome Tiffany

Question of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

August 16th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

KT weighs 60 Kgs and is newly diagnosed with diabetes and needs to start insulin therapy.  Based on the 50/50 rule for determining insulin dosing, which of the following is … Continue reading Question of the Week | How much bolus insulin at each meal?

Rationale of the Week | Medical Nutrition Therapy Coverage

August 14th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Medical Nutrition Therapy Coverage

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on medical nutrition therapy coverage. 63% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Medical Nutrition Therapy Coverage

Question of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

August 13th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

LS wears an insulin pump and uses lispro insulin. LS has an average basal rate of 0.6 units and hour, a 1:15 carb ratio and a 1:50 correction ratio.  Based … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best Move to Get Glucose to Goal?

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