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Med Updates – Generic Victoza & SGLT-2 for Kids

July 31st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Med Updates – Generic Victoza & SGLT-2 for Kids

Victoza (liraglutide) – First GLP-1 Available as a Generic Victoza is now available in generic form at a slightly reduced monthly price of $469.60 for a 2-pack and $704.40 for … Continue reading Med Updates – Generic Victoza & SGLT-2 for Kids

Question of the Week | Understanding Ankle Brachial Index – What is True?

July 30th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Understanding Ankle Brachial Index – What is True?

People of color living with diabetes are at increased risk of lower extremity complications and amputations. Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) measures lower extremity vessel disease in individuals with diabetes and is … Continue reading Question of the Week | Understanding Ankle Brachial Index – What is True?

Rationale of the Week | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

July 25th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on avoiding ingrown toenails. 61% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

Deadline is Today | 2 Scholarships for DiabetesEd Training in San Diego ($1,500 value)

July 24th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Deadline is Today | 2 Scholarships for DiabetesEd Training in San Diego ($1,500 value)

There is still time to apply for 2 Scholarships forDiabetesEd Training Conference on October 9th-11th Apply by Midnight Tonight (PST), July 24th! Two Scholarships for those Preparing to Take CDCES … Continue reading Deadline is Today | 2 Scholarships for DiabetesEd Training in San Diego ($1,500 value)

Question of the Week | Metformin and Cancer

July 23rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Metformin and Cancer

JR is taking Metformin 1000mg BID but is worried about getting cancer and is thinking about stopping the metformin.   Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding diabetes, metformin … Continue reading Question of the Week | Metformin and Cancer

Rationale of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

July 18th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on most important action in case of fire. Most of our respondents chose the best answer. GREAT JOB. We want use this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Most important action in case of fire?

Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

July 18th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

As we enter fire and storm season, it’s always a good idea to think ahead and be prepared for disaster. For people living with diabetes, a “diabetes kit” is an … Continue reading Get Ready – How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

July 15th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

JR lives with type 2 diabetes and works 10-11 hours a day driving a tractor for a local farm. It is difficult for JR to make medical appointments since their … Continue reading Question of the Week! | JR Wants to Avoid Ingrown Toenails

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