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Question of the Week | Low carb diets and SGLT-2’s a good mix?

December 3rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Low carb diets and SGLT-2’s a good mix?

ST is a 56-year-old presenting for MNT and diabetes education. Their last A1c was 7.4%, and they are currently taking 1000 mg of Metformin and 10 mg of empagliflozin daily … Continue reading Question of the Week | Low carb diets and SGLT-2’s a good mix?

Cheat Sheet Updates – Reflect 2025 ADA Standards

December 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Cheat Sheet Updates – Reflect 2025 ADA Standards

With the publication of the ADA Standards of Care, Coach Beverly embarks on the yearly arduous yet rewarding task of updating our Cheat Sheet Library! As part of the new … Continue reading Cheat Sheet Updates – Reflect 2025 ADA Standards

Shh – Optimizing Sleep in Diabetes Care

December 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Shh – Optimizing Sleep in Diabetes Care

by Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES Sleep is associated with both physical and mental well-being. Yet, about one-third of the US population regularly experiences sleep disruptions.1 Sleep dysregulation is associated with … Continue reading Shh – Optimizing Sleep in Diabetes Care

Happy Thanksgiving

November 28th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving

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

November 27th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on avoiding Thanksgiving post meal elevation. 78% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best Action to Avoid Thanksgiving Post Meal Elevation?

Question of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?

November 26th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?

KT is a 17-year-old with newly diagnosed diabetes and an A1C of 13.6%.  The provider starts KT on 30 units of basal insulin and 10mg empagliflozin (Jardiance).  KT is asked … Continue reading Question of the Week | A1C 13.6% – Next Important Step?

Holiday Survival Guide & Reframing Diabetes Distress – Steps to Success

November 22nd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Holiday Survival Guide & Reframing Diabetes Distress – Steps to Success

The holiday season can be stressful and throw us off our normal routine. This can compromise sleep and disrupt usual eating habits. In addition, it can trigger feelings of distress … Continue reading Holiday Survival Guide & Reframing Diabetes Distress – Steps to Success

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

November 21st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on a person’s concerns about metformin use & potential side effects. 41% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Reluctant to Start Metformin due to Side Effects