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Question of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

March 12th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

Food insecurity affects 16% of adults with diabetes compared with 9% of adults without diabetes. Based on the ADA standards of care, which is the most accurate statement regarding food … Continue reading Question of the Week | Assessing for Food Insecurity with Diabetes

March 2024 eNews | Plant Based Eating, Untangling Weight Stigma, Mohammed Ali Shares a Recipe for Life

March 8th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on March 2024 eNews | Plant Based Eating, Untangling Weight Stigma, Mohammed Ali Shares a Recipe for Life

Happy March We love celebrating National Nutrition Month and the registered dietitian nutritionists who help us maintain the pleasure of eating while empowering us to make informed decisions about daily … Continue reading March 2024 eNews | Plant Based Eating, Untangling Weight Stigma, Mohammed Ali Shares a Recipe for Life

Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

March 7th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on addressing sudden hyperglycemia due to cellulitis. 66% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best action to address sudden Hyperglycemia due to Cellulitis?

Rationale of the Week | RS Doesn’t Want to Get Weighed

March 6th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

March 5th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

March 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?