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

February 19th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on which of the following responses is the least appropriate (i.e., the WRONG thing to say) to Maria. 58.54% of respondents chose … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What Not to Say to Overwhelmed Individual

High Five for Fiber

February 18th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on High Five for Fiber

By: Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate and bioactive food compound that has an important role in diabetes management and cardiometabolic health. High-fiber dietary patterns … Continue reading High Five for Fiber

Carb Counting Made Easy | Resource Page (Mock Up, Duplicated)

February 17th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Carb Counting Made Easy | Resource Page (Mock Up, Duplicated)

We receive so many great questions from our community about carb counting, so we’ve gathered all of our favorite, most trusted carb counting resources in one place for you. Our … Continue reading Carb Counting Made Easy | Resource Page (Mock Up, Duplicated)

The Healing Shift: How a Chinese Restaurant Became My Refuge

February 17th, 2026 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on The Healing Shift: How a Chinese Restaurant Became My Refuge

By: Beverly Thomassian Gung Hay Fat Choy. Every Chinese New Year brings a wave of gratitude for Alex and Ying, who welcomed an akward 14-year-old into their family-style restaurant and … Continue reading The Healing Shift: How a Chinese Restaurant Became My Refuge

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