Question of the Week | Best approach for distress & DKA?
RJ is in the hospital for the 3rd time this year in DKA. You ask RJ to complete the diabetes distress survey tool and immediately recognize that RJ is experiencing high … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best approach for distress & DKA?
Coach Bev’s 7 Takeaways | New ADA/EASD Type 2 Management Guidelines
The content of this newly published guideline is thoughtful, person-centered, and offers a clear clinical path for the management of type 2 diabetes. I tip my hat to the authors … Continue reading Coach Bev’s 7 Takeaways | New ADA/EASD Type 2 Management Guidelines
Rationale of the Week | Best action before starting tirzepatide (Mounjaro)?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the best action before starting Tirzepatide (Mounjaro). 67% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best action before starting tirzepatide (Mounjaro)?
New Tubeless Insulin Delivery System Approved for Toddlers
The FDA just authorized the Insulet Omnipod 5 tubeless insulin delivery system for pediatrics with type 1 diabetes starting as young as age 2. This remarkable moment marks the availability … Continue reading New Tubeless Insulin Delivery System Approved for Toddlers
Question of Week | JT is Carb limiting to 30gms a day. Best Response?
JT has type 1 diabetes and tells you they are avoiding carbs and trying to eat less than 30gms of carbs daily. JT is 76 years old, with an A1C … Continue reading Question of Week | JT is Carb limiting to 30gms a day. Best Response?
Join us in Congratulating our Flower Scholarship Recipients!
We are excited to announce our DiabetesEd Flower Scholarship Recipients! The Diabetes Educator Flower Scholarship is awarded to 2 individuals each year. This scholarship awards two deserving applicants the opportunity … Continue reading Join us in Congratulating our Flower Scholarship Recipients!
Can 8 Minutes of Movement Really Boost Joy?
Without reading any scientific papers, we intuitively know that we just feel better after moving. Humans are designed for motion interspersed with periods of rest. However, while activities like yoga, … Continue reading Can 8 Minutes of Movement Really Boost Joy?
Rationale of the Week | What explains JR’s sudden DKA?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on DKA. Only 53% of respondents chose the best answer, which indicates that there was some uncertainty. We want to clarify … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What explains JR’s sudden DKA?
