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Why adding GLP-1 RA or GIP/GLP-1 RA before Basal Insulin is Recommended

January 18th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Why adding GLP-1 RA or GIP/GLP-1 RA before Basal Insulin is Recommended

In the past, if a person with type 2 diabetes can’t get blood glucose to target on oral meds, the next action would be to add basal insulin. However, the … Continue reading Why adding GLP-1 RA or GIP/GLP-1 RA before Basal Insulin is Recommended

Question of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

January 17th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

RZ is 47 years old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension with a UACR of 199 mg/g.  RZ takes metformin 1000 mg BID, plus lisinopril 20mg daily.  RZ most recent … Continue reading Question of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. – A Day of Service and Reflection

January 16th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. – A Day of Service and Reflection

While the celebration of Dr. King is global, its spirit is local. As Dr. King said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve” and there is no better way … Continue reading Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. – A Day of Service and Reflection

New Lipid Goals for Higher Risk Individuals

January 16th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on New Lipid Goals for Higher Risk Individuals

If you are taking the CDCES or BC-ADM exam in 2023, these new lipid targets for high risk individuals and treatment interventions are important to know. For all of us … Continue reading New Lipid Goals for Higher Risk Individuals

FREE Cheat Sheets Updated for 2023

January 13th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on FREE Cheat Sheets Updated for 2023

Our diabetes cheat sheet page is brimming full of useful information for your clinical practice and exam success. We include a slew of FREE handouts that summarize important topics like; … Continue reading FREE Cheat Sheets Updated for 2023

Rationale of the Week | Who has most diabetes risk based on 2023 Standards?

January 11th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Who has most diabetes risk based on 2023 Standards?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on who is most at risk of diabetes based on the new ADA Standards. 45% of respondents chose the best answer. We … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Who has most diabetes risk based on 2023 Standards?

Question of the Week | Why is post exercise glucose spiking?

January 10th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Why is post exercise glucose spiking?

JR is 42 years old with type 2 diabetes and has worked up to brisk walking for 30 minutes on most days.  JR has an A1C of 6.7% and takes … Continue reading Question of the Week | Why is post exercise glucose spiking?

Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Series | Begins tomorrow – It’s not too late to register!

January 9th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Series | Begins tomorrow – It’s not too late to register!

Our Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Series starts tomorrow! This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about diabetes fundamentals for their clinical practice … Continue reading Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Series | Begins tomorrow – It’s not too late to register!

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