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Question of the Week | Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on Nov 14th?

November 14th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on Nov 14th?

In 1923, the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Richard MacLeod “for the discovery of insulin”.  100 years later, we celebrate … Continue reading Question of the Week | Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on Nov 14th?

Nobel Prize Awarded for Discovery of Insulin – 100 Year Celebration

November 14th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Nobel Prize Awarded for Discovery of Insulin – 100 Year Celebration

On October 25th, 1923 the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Richard MacLeod “for the discovery of insulin”. The discovery was … Continue reading Nobel Prize Awarded for Discovery of Insulin – 100 Year Celebration

Upcoming webinars | CDCES Exam Prep Webinar & From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System

November 10th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Upcoming webinars | CDCES Exam Prep Webinar & From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System

Be a part of our diabetes community while learning about the latest in diabetes care. Plus, Coach Beverly provides an interactive question and answer session at the end of each … Continue reading Upcoming webinars | CDCES Exam Prep Webinar & From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System

Rationale of the Week | What are the 5 confirmed Tongue Tastes?

November 9th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What are the 5 confirmed Tongue Tastes?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on the 5 different tongue tastes. 67% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What are the 5 confirmed Tongue Tastes?

November 2023 eNews | Diabetes Month & Ditch NASH for MASH

November 8th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on November 2023 eNews | Diabetes Month & Ditch NASH for MASH

Happy November November kicks off National Diabetes Month, a time to recognize that over 11% of Americans are living with diabetes and over 35% have prediabetes. Since diabetes results from … Continue reading November 2023 eNews | Diabetes Month & Ditch NASH for MASH

Question of the Week | Diabetes & Demography

November 7th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Diabetes & Demography

November is National Diabetes Month.  This month shines a spotlight on the 37 million people living with diabetes and the 96 million with prediabetes. Certain communities are hit harder with … Continue reading Question of the Week | Diabetes & Demography

Rationale of the Week | What does a Liver Elastography Reveal?

November 2nd, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What does a Liver Elastography Reveal?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on checking for fibrosis & liver elastography. 52% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What does a Liver Elastography Reveal?

Updated DKA & HHS Guidelines Coming Soon

November 1st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Updated DKA & HHS Guidelines Coming Soon

There has not been a significant update on the management of Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome since 2009. To remedy this, eight international diabetes organizations met to determine … Continue reading Updated DKA & HHS Guidelines Coming Soon