Can Fruits Boost Positive Mental Health?
Good news! People with diabetes can experience more joy and less depression by incorporating fruit into their diet. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that swapping out … Continue reading Can Fruits Boost Positive Mental Health?
Question of Week | Right amount of insulin for 83 year old?
MS is an 83-year-old admitted to the hospital for a broken hip. MS has a BMI of 22.4, A1C of 6.9% on metformin 500mg twice daily. UACR is less than … Continue reading Question of Week | Right amount of insulin for 83 year old?
Rationale of the Week | Best Action for Glucagon Rescue after too many beers?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the best action for glucagon rescue medicine with beer. 70% of respondents chose the best answer. Great JOB. We want … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best Action for Glucagon Rescue after too many beers?
Warning – Food Dates Can Lead to Unnecessary Waste
Have you inspected a salad mix that you bought last week and wondered if you should toss it because it expired yesterday? If you said yes, you are not alone. … Continue reading Warning – Food Dates Can Lead to Unnecessary Waste
Question of Week | Should I toss food if it’s past the date?
A person comes into the clinic for a diabetes education appointment. They are on a budget and ask you if they should throw away food if it is older than … Continue reading Question of Week | Should I toss food if it’s past the date?
Rationale of the Week | Premeal Glucose is Too Low
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on what to do when premeal glucose is too low. 49% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Premeal Glucose is Too Low
Warning – Alcohol can Blunt Impact of Glucagon Rescue Meds
LS tells you that they frequently attend company mixers where they feel compelled to have at “least a few drinks”, to fit in and network. The tricky part of this … Continue reading Warning – Alcohol can Blunt Impact of Glucagon Rescue Meds
Question of Week | Best Action for Glucagon Rescue with Beer?
RT is a 17-year-old with type 1 diabetes who uses an insulin pump and glucose meter to manage blood glucose levels. RT is out with friends, drinking beers and suddenly … Continue reading Question of Week | Best Action for Glucagon Rescue with Beer?
