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Question of the Week | Safe for Surgery?

January 31st, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Safe for Surgery?

PZ is having elective surgery in the morning. Diabetes medications include 20 units glargine (Semglee) at hs, metformin BID and empagliflozin (Jardiance). According to 2023 ADA Standards, what are the … Continue reading Question of the Week | Safe for Surgery?

You’re invited – Prep for CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | Tues., January 31st

January 27th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on You’re invited – Prep for CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | Tues., January 31st

Starting your journey to becoming a CDCES? Join us live Tuesday, January 31st at 11:30 am PST for our Preparing for the CDCES Exam FREE Webinar This course will transform your … Continue reading You’re invited – Prep for CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | Tues., January 31st

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

January 25th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on what is the right LDL target. 37% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

Question of the Week | Diabetes and NASH, what is the link?

January 24th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Diabetes and NASH, what is the link?

The provider referred RT, a 72-year-old with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty steatohepatitis (NASH), for an appointment with the diabetes care and education specialist.  RT is frightened because their … Continue reading Question of the Week | Diabetes and NASH, what is the link?

Rationale of the Week | Why is post-exercise glucose spiking?

January 19th, 2023 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Why is post-exercise glucose spiking?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on why glucose is spiking after exercise. 80% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Why is post-exercise glucose spiking?

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