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Question of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?

November 19th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?

JR is excited about enjoying Thanksgiving with family but is a little worried about post-Thanksgiving meal blood sugar elevations. JR takes 1 unit bolus insulin for every 10 gms of … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?

Free Webinars | Revitalize your DSME and Prepare for BC-ADM Exam

November 18th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Free Webinars | Revitalize your DSME and Prepare for BC-ADM Exam

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and  there’s no better way to expand your knowledge than by attending one of the many free webinars hosted by Diabetes Education Services. These webinars … Continue reading Free Webinars | Revitalize your DSME and Prepare for BC-ADM Exam

Happy World Diabetes Day – We are Celebrating!

November 14th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Happy World Diabetes Day – We are Celebrating!

I love November because we get to celebrate National Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14th, which is Dr. Banting’s Birthday. Plus… This year is the 103rd birthday … Continue reading Happy World Diabetes Day – We are Celebrating!

Rationale of the Week | Diabetes Risk with Statin Use

November 14th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Diabetes Risk with Statin Use

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on concerns with diabetes risk and statin use. 95% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Diabetes Risk with Statin Use

National Diabetes Month – Resources

November 13th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on National Diabetes Month – Resources

November kicks off National Diabetes Month According to the latest CDC Data, over 16% of Americans are living with diabetes and 38% have prediabetes. This means about half of our … Continue reading National Diabetes Month – Resources

Question of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects

November 12th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects

LS is reluctant to start on metformin because they heard it can cause diarrhea and kidney problems. You reassure LS that metformin doesn’t harm the kidneys and can actually improve … Continue reading Question of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects

Two Free Webinars Left this month

November 8th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Two Free Webinars Left this month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and  there’s no better way to expand your knowledge than by attending one of the many free webinars hosted by Diabetes Education Services. These webinars … Continue reading Two Free Webinars Left this month

Rationale of the Week | Which Approach Considers Cultural Humility

November 6th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Which Approach Considers Cultural Humility

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on practicing cultural humility. 92% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Which Approach Considers Cultural Humility

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