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Question of the Week | What is best action for stage 2, type 1 diabetes?

September 5th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What is best action for stage 2, type 1 diabetes?

LT has just been diagnosed with stage 2, type 1 diabetes.  They have 2 positive antibodies and their blood sugars are slightly elevated.  They ask you if they are a … Continue reading Question of the Week | What is best action for stage 2, type 1 diabetes?

Only 40% Get Kidney Health Tested Annually

September 1st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Only 40% Get Kidney Health Tested Annually

About 30% to 40% of people with diabetes will experience chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most won’t know they have worsening kidney function. According to a recent study, approximately 90% of … Continue reading Only 40% Get Kidney Health Tested Annually

Pharmacists Month – Great time to Recognize these Trailblazers

September 1st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Pharmacists Month – Great time to Recognize these Trailblazers

There are over 300,000 pharmacists in the United States working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Over 57% of pharmacists are now women, compared with 43% male pharmacists. … Continue reading Pharmacists Month – Great time to Recognize these Trailblazers

New Ozempic Warnings: Intestinal Blockage and Hypoglycemia

September 1st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on New Ozempic Warnings: Intestinal Blockage and Hypoglycemia

Since there have been more than a dozen reports of intestinal blockage or ileus among people using semaglutide (Ozempic), the manufacturer is now required to add a new warning to … Continue reading New Ozempic Warnings: Intestinal Blockage and Hypoglycemia

Rationale of the Week | Strategies to get glucose “under control”

August 31st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Strategies to get glucose “under control”

For last week’s practice question, we review strategies for keeping glucose “under control.” 79% of respondents chose the best answer which is awesome. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Strategies to get glucose “under control”

Question of the Week | What explains nocturnal hyperglycemia?

August 29th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What explains nocturnal hyperglycemia?

JR is 11 years old with type 1 diabetes and their parent shares their concern that the blood glucose seems to be rising overnight with morning hyperglycemia. The parent is … Continue reading Question of the Week | What explains nocturnal hyperglycemia?

New FREE Podcast Series – Diabetes Decoded: Expert Insights with Coach Beverly

August 25th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on New FREE Podcast Series – Diabetes Decoded: Expert Insights with Coach Beverly

We are excited to announce Diabetes Decoded: Expert Insights with Coach Beverly FREE podcasts, available on most streaming platforms! Our new Diabetes Decoded Podcast Series makes it easy to access … Continue reading New FREE Podcast Series – Diabetes Decoded: Expert Insights with Coach Beverly

Rationale of the Week | How Can TR Improve Time in Range?

August 23rd, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | How Can TR Improve Time in Range?

For last week’s practice question, we review how to help improve time in range. 79% of respondents chose the best answer which is awesome. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | How Can TR Improve Time in Range?

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