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May eNews | Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on May eNews | Mental Health Awareness Month

Happy May Last week, a disheartened individual arrived for their initial diabetes appointment. With slumped shoulders, they shared how a provider had lectured them about their elevated A1C and insisted … Continue reading May eNews | Mental Health Awareness Month

Rationale of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

May 4th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on statins & the risk of dementia. 49% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

Question of the Week | What’s Wrong with JR’s Foot?

May 2nd, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What’s Wrong with JR’s Foot?

JR arrives at the clinic wearing a walking boot due to a recent foot injury.  Tells you that they “banged their foot” on some farm equipment and since then it … Continue reading Question of the Week | What’s Wrong with JR’s Foot?

Diabetes Medication PocketCard eUpdates

May 1st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Medication PocketCard eUpdates

We have two updates to announce that have been captured in our electronic Medication PocketCards. Saxagliptin Discontinued The DPP-IV Inhibitor Saxagliptin (Onglyza) and combination medication, Kombiglyze XR (saxagliptin/metformin extended-release tablets), have … Continue reading Diabetes Medication PocketCard eUpdates

Rationale of the Week | JR is Skipping Provider Appointments

April 27th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | JR is Skipping Provider Appointments

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on diabetes distress. 78% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | JR is Skipping Provider Appointments

Question of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

April 25th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

LR is 78 years old with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Their A1C is 7.9%, LDL cholesterol is 98 mg/dL, GFR is 58 mg/g and their BP is 124/78. The … Continue reading Question of the Week | Do Statins Cause Dementia?

Happy Earth Day – 10 Action Steps We Took

April 21st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Happy Earth Day – 10 Action Steps We Took

Last year, we came up with a list of 10 Simple Steps to improve planetary health. Me and my family committed to making all 10 of these changes and I … Continue reading Happy Earth Day – 10 Action Steps We Took

Rationale of the Week | Get your Calculator – How many Pens?

April 20th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Get your Calculator – How many Pens?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on counting every pen(ny.) 47% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Get your Calculator – How many Pens?