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?
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
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
Big Change to CDCES Exam – Less Test Questions & Different Outline starting in July
We are excited to announce the most significant change to the CDCES Exam in the past 30 years (besides moving to computer testing from scantrons). If you plan on taking … Continue reading Big Change to CDCES Exam – Less Test Questions & Different Outline starting in July
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