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Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

March 7th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on addressing sudden hyperglycemia due to cellulitis. 66% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

Rationale of the Week | RS Doesn’t Want to Get Weighed

March 6th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | RS Doesn’t Want to Get Weighed

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on how to approach a person who does not want to be weighed during a quarterly diabetes appointment. 60% of respondents chose … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | RS Doesn’t Want to Get Weighed

Question of the Week | Best Approach for Religious Fasting?

March 5th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best Approach for Religious Fasting?

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. The common practice is to fast from dawn to sunset. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best Approach for Religious Fasting?

First Over-the-Counter CGM Stelo – Cleared by FDA

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on First Over-the-Counter CGM Stelo – Cleared by FDA

KL lives with type 2 diabetes and takes metformin and a SGLT-2i to keep blood sugars on track. KL is making a significant lifestyle changes and wants to closely monitor … Continue reading First Over-the-Counter CGM Stelo – Cleared by FDA

Rationale of the Week | What medication changes do you recommend?

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What medication changes do you recommend?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on medication recommendations. 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 | What medication changes do you recommend?

Does Yogurt Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Does Yogurt Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

Does Yogurt Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?by Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES On March 1st, 2024, the FDA announced they “do not object” to the use of the … Continue reading Does Yogurt Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes Disparities in the Black Community

February 29th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Disparities in the Black Community

February is Black History Month, and we want to take this opportunity to recognize the significant impact of diabetes on Black communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading Diabetes Disparities in the Black Community

Question of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

February 27th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

RL is 83, has Latent Autoimmune Diabetes, and takes degludec 17 units every morning along with metformin 500 XR twice daily. RL tells you that their left leg was suddenly … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

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