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How to Succeed with Person-Centered Coaching

April 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on How to Succeed with Person-Centered Coaching

A diagnosis of diabetes often carries a significant emotional response. People with diabetes experience a myriad of feelings as they come to terms with their diagnosis and anticipate their future. … Continue reading How to Succeed with Person-Centered Coaching

Troubleshooting CGM Accuracy

April 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Troubleshooting CGM Accuracy

By Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES As more and more people are using glucose sensors as a tool to improve their blood sugars, they may feel frustrated or confused about … Continue reading Troubleshooting CGM Accuracy

A Recipe from Mohammed Ali

March 29th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on A Recipe from Mohammed Ali

Mohammed Ali was a fierce competitor and fought for what he believed in. Yes, the towering figure had a poetic side, that leaned toward justice. In 1972 Ali was being … Continue reading A Recipe from Mohammed Ali

Rationale of the Week | How to Increase Participation in DSMES?

March 28th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | How to Increase Participation in DSMES?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on how to Increase participation in DSMES. 75% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | How to Increase Participation in DSMES?

Positively Type 1: A Holistic Perspective for Diabetes Educators

March 27th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Positively Type 1: A Holistic Perspective for Diabetes Educators

Holistic Diabetes Educator & Author of “Positively Type 1”  An interview with Nick Kundrat, BS, CEP, CDCES, LMT Nick Kundrat first caught our attention when he shared his incredibly detailed study … Continue reading Positively Type 1: A Holistic Perspective for Diabetes Educators

Question of the Week | Which statement is accurate regarding treatment of steatosis?

March 26th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Which statement is accurate regarding treatment of steatosis?

Up to 70% of people with diabetes have steatosis. Those at higher risk of moving to steatohepatitis include individuals with prediabetes and diabetes who also have cardiometabolic risk factors.  According … Continue reading Question of the Week | Which statement is accurate regarding treatment of steatosis?

Rationale of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

March 21st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on assessing food insecurity with diabetes. 60% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

Plant Based Diets – What Approach is Best?

March 20th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Plant Based Diets – What Approach is Best?

The health benefits of plant-based diets are not a new topic, but as they continue to be a top headline in the news and on social media, #plantbased, we have … Continue reading Plant Based Diets – What Approach is Best?

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