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Question of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes

May 31st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes

AR has type 1 diabetes and is in shock because they just discovered they are 6 weeks pregnant.  AR uses a CGM and insulin pump to manage their diabetes and … Continue reading Question of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes

Rationale of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

May 26th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on pregnancy and diabetes. 63% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, so you can … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

Question of the Week | Best glucose monitoring practice in the hospital?

May 24th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best glucose monitoring practice in the hospital?

JL is a new nursing graduate and asks you questions about glucose monitoring in the inpatient setting. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding providing diabetes care in … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best glucose monitoring practice in the hospital?

You’re Invited | Hospitals & Hyperglycemia Standards Webinar

May 23rd, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on You’re Invited | Hospitals & Hyperglycemia Standards Webinar

Join us for our final 2022 Standards of Care Intensive Update!  Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | Level 2 | $29 for 1.5 CEs Join us live Thursday, May 26 at 11:30 am … Continue reading You’re Invited | Hospitals & Hyperglycemia Standards Webinar

High Dose Ozempic Superior at Dropping A1c & Body Weight

May 18th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on High Dose Ozempic Superior at Dropping A1c & Body Weight

The injectable GLP-1 semaglutide (Ozempic) can now be dosed up to 2.0mg a week. This higher maximum dose provides greater reductions in body weight (6.9kgs vs 6.0kgs) and A1c (2.2 … Continue reading High Dose Ozempic Superior at Dropping A1c & Body Weight

Rationale of the Week | Insulin safe for older adults?

May 17th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Insulin safe for older adults?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on if insulin is safe for older adults. 78% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Insulin safe for older adults?

Question of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

May 17th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

AR says they just found out they are pregnant.  AR has type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome and takes metformin 1000mg BID, semaglutide (Ozempic) 1.0mg weekly, and 30 units … Continue reading Question of the Week | Which diabetes meds safe during pregnancy?

How to Protect the Planet – Resources Page

May 13th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on How to Protect the Planet – Resources Page

There are so many amazing and dedicated people and organizations working to revitalize our planet. To make it easy to explore these opportunities, Bryanna and I put together this list … Continue reading How to Protect the Planet – Resources Page

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