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Question of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

September 10th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

JR is 79 years old and takes insulin 3 times daily. Lately, they have been experiencing increased episodes of hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements is true regarding hypoglycemia and … Continue reading Question of the Week | Hypoglycemia and Hospitalization: Is there a Connection?

September 2024 eNews | New MNT Speaker Unveiled! ? 3 Emerging Diabetes Topics Revealed!

September 6th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on September 2024 eNews | New MNT Speaker Unveiled! ? 3 Emerging Diabetes Topics Revealed!

Happy September With fall around the corner, we have an exciting line-up of announcements and activities to share with our community. We are overjoyed to welcome Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, … Continue reading September 2024 eNews | New MNT Speaker Unveiled! ? 3 Emerging Diabetes Topics Revealed!

Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

September 4th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on best response for missing blood glucose data. 42% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Blood Glucose Data Missing – Best Response?

Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

September 3rd, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

TS is 82 years old, living with type 1 diabetes for the past 56 years. They present to the clinic with their family for diabetes care and education. TS’s last … Continue reading Question of the Week | Older Adults & Goals for Care

Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

What Action Can I Take to Prevent Cognitive Decline? During a  follow-up medical nutrition therapy visit for diabetes, LC shares that they are concerned about their family history of both … Continue reading Preventing Cognitive Decline in Individuals with Diabetes

Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

Art Corner: An Initiative to Spotlight Creativity in All Forms Our team at Diabetes Education Services recognizes the powerful role art plays in healing, particularly in its capacity to improve … Continue reading Mental Well Being: How Creating Art Can Help

Empower Your Clients: Teach Them Self-Coaching for Success!

September 1st, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Empower Your Clients: Teach Them Self-Coaching for Success!

If you are not sure about where to start with person-centered coaching, this blog by our guest contributor, Jane Giambrone, RN, CDCES, CPCC provides some helpful insights. Person-centered coaching engages … Continue reading Empower Your Clients: Teach Them Self-Coaching for Success!

2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

August 29th, 2024 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

It’s been five year since you passed your exam. Now you are approaching your renewal date, so how do you maintain this hard-earned certification? To help you stay on top … Continue reading 2 Standards CE Courses Needed for CDCES Renewal

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