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Do you have to be a Mental Health Expert to Tackle Diabetes Distress?

October 13th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Do you have to be a Mental Health Expert to Tackle Diabetes Distress?

We asked Dr. Lawrence Fisher (see bio below), lead researcher and clinician in the Embark Trial to share his insights on providing best care to people with diabetes. Learn more … Continue reading Do you have to be a Mental Health Expert to Tackle Diabetes Distress?

Why I Transformed my Approach to Diabetes Self-Management Education

October 12th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Why I Transformed my Approach to Diabetes Self-Management Education

When I was hired to be a part of the Embark Trial Team at UCSF, I felt confident in my approach to self-management education for people living with type 1 … Continue reading Why I Transformed my Approach to Diabetes Self-Management Education

Question of Week | To Prevent Hypo’s, JR Stopped Taking Bolus Insulin

October 10th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of Week | To Prevent Hypo’s, JR Stopped Taking Bolus Insulin

Click Here to Test your Knowledge JR is 26 years old with type 1 diabetes for over a decade.  JR keeps missing appointments and when you finally get a hold … Continue reading Question of Week | To Prevent Hypo’s, JR Stopped Taking Bolus Insulin

Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Remember – A Poem by Joy Harjo

October 10th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Remember – A Poem by Joy Harjo

To recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are honored to share a treasured poem by one of my favorite poets and writers, Joy Harjo. Plus, we also share an interactive map … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Remember – A Poem by Joy Harjo

DiabetesEd Online University | Closed for Renovations Today, October 5th

October 5th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on DiabetesEd Online University | Closed for Renovations Today, October 5th

DiabetesEd Online University is closed today to make the switch to our new platform. We can’t wait to share our new look with you on Thursday, October 6th. Students will … Continue reading DiabetesEd Online University | Closed for Renovations Today, October 5th

Question of the Week | Best approach for distress & DKA?

October 4th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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

October 1st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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)?

September 28th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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)?