Question of the Week | Best advice on adding new med, Mounjaro
The FDA recently approved the new ‘twincretin” dual incretin hormone therapy called Tirzepatide (Mounjaro). The provider wants to start a person with type 2 diabetes on this new medication and asks … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best advice on adding new med, Mounjaro
FREE Self-Care Goal Sheet – Now In Spanish
We are excited to share this FREE Diabetes Self-Care Goal Sheet that you can customize for your practice. Setting realistic person-centered goals is a critical part of providing diabetes education … Continue reading FREE Self-Care Goal Sheet – Now In Spanish
Rationale of the Week | New diabetes at 13, best next step?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on MR who was recently diagnosed with diabetes at age 13. 70% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | New diabetes at 13, best next step?
Does Intermittent Fasting Really Lead to Weight Loss?
In health care settings across the country, people with diabetes and providers have been asking if intermittent fasting is effective at helping with weight loss. Finally, a randomized outpatient study … Continue reading Does Intermittent Fasting Really Lead to Weight Loss?
Question of the Week | Best blood sugar fix?
Add basal insulin glargine to prevent Somogyi effect Make sure LS isn’t consuming carbohydrates after 10pm Ask LS to double check their CGM insertion site Increase the basal rate to … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best blood sugar fix?
Rationale of the Week | What is true about fatty liver disease?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on fatty liver disease. 57% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What is true about fatty liver disease?
New Injectable – “TwinCretin” on Printed PocketCards
We have just added this novel, first in class, dual incretin hormone therapy, Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), to our printed version of our Diabetes Medication PocketCard. This new twin therapy includes not … Continue reading New Injectable – “TwinCretin” on Printed PocketCards
Question of the Week | New diabetes at 13, best next step?
MR is 13 years old, and went to urgent care because they weren’t feeling well and told the Provider “I feel so tired all the time and I have to … Continue reading Question of the Week | New diabetes at 13, best next step?
