Question of the Week | Why did 16 year old stop taking meds?
A 16 year old tells you they stopped taking their diabetes medications. “It doesn’t seem to matter whether or not I take them”. What is the best response? Acknowledge their … Continue reading Question of the Week | Why did 16 year old stop taking meds?
Rationale of the Week | Inpatient didn’t get bolus insulin before lunch. What is best action?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on missing bolus insulin before lunch, how should you follow up? 66% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Inpatient didn’t get bolus insulin before lunch. What is best action?
The Imperfections of BMI
Is BMI the Right Measure? By Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES For years, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard for determining body weight health, but are there … Continue reading The Imperfections of BMI
Question of the Week | What does Medicare Cover?
KT just turned 65 and asks you about Medicare Insurance Coverage for Diabetes. Which of the following is accurate regarding Medicare Coverage for people living with diabetes? Medicare Part D … Continue reading Question of the Week | What does Medicare Cover?
Rationale of the Week | ADA Standards for Gestational Diabetes
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on ADA standards for gestational diabetes. 43% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | ADA Standards for Gestational Diabetes
Question of the Week | Inpatient didn’t get bolus insulin before lunch. What is best action?
RT is in the hospital with pneumonia. Based on pre lunch glucose check, RT needs 3 units bolus insulin for lunch. RT’s blood glucose before lunch (20 minutes ago) was … Continue reading Question of the Week | Inpatient didn’t get bolus insulin before lunch. What is best action?
June 2024 eNews | Weekly Insulin, BMI, Updated CDCES Exam, 5 Activity Activators
Happy June When I started in diabetes, we had two injectables, NPH and regular insulin. Fast forward to last month, the FDA evaluated the safety and efficacy of a once-a-week … Continue reading June 2024 eNews | Weekly Insulin, BMI, Updated CDCES Exam, 5 Activity Activators
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