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Question of the Week | TIR (Time of Range) of 89% – What Is Your Concern?

February 17th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | TIR (Time of Range) of 89% – What Is Your Concern?

JZ is proud of their Time of Range of 89%. You notice their time below range is 7%. JZ uses a rapid-acting insulin pen 4–6 times daily to keep glucose … Continue reading Question of the Week | TIR (Time of Range) of 89% – What Is Your Concern?

Rationale of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

February 12th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on which feature most strongly supports a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) rather than diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA). 59.77% of respondents chose … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

How Not Winning Motivated Me to Write A Book

February 11th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on How Not Winning Motivated Me to Write A Book

Several years ago, I was nominated for Diabetes Educator of the Year. Being put forward by colleagues I deeply respected and admired was profoundly meaningful—and, honestly, a little overwhelming. The … Continue reading How Not Winning Motivated Me to Write A Book

Question of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual

February 10th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual

Maria, a 52?year?old woman with type 2 diabetes for 8 years, attends a follow?up visit. Her A1C has risen from 7.8% to 9.2% over the past year. She reports feeling … Continue reading Question of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual

February 2026 eNews

February 6th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on February 2026 eNews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_Ehttp://youtube.com/watch?v=Lx2ConPMHWE&feature=youtu.be Featured Articles & Announcements ___________________________ Spreading the Love Sale | Ends Feb 16th Why Not Winning Motivated Me to Write a Book Professional Practice Groups in the Digital Age High … Continue reading February 2026 eNews

Rationale of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

February 5th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on recommendations for facilitating positive health behavior change, according to 2026 ADA Standards. 81.75% of respondents chose the best answer. We want … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best Response for Facilitating Positive Health Behavior Change?

Question of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

February 3rd, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

A 32-year-old with newly discovered diabetes is brought to the emergency department with polyuria and lethargy. They have been sleeping more than usual. Initial labs show: Plasma glucose: 680 mg/dL … Continue reading Question of the Week | Which Feature Most Strongly Supports a Diagnosis of HHS Rather Than DKA?

Connection Over Correction: Transforming Judgment into Partnership

February 1st, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Connection Over Correction: Transforming Judgment into Partnership

Making a connection is healing for the person in our care and for us too. JT arrived for their clinic visit looking downcast. I asked how things were going, and … Continue reading Connection Over Correction: Transforming Judgment into Partnership