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Warning – Food Dates Can Lead to Unnecessary Waste

August 17th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

August 16th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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

August 11th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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

August 10th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

August 9th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

You’re invited to our Upcoming Webinars!

August 8th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on You’re invited to our Upcoming Webinars!

See Full Calendar for Diabetes Education Services Webinars and Seminars Starting your journey to becoming a CDCES? Join us live August 10th at 11:30 am PST for our Preparing for the CDCES … Continue reading You’re invited to our Upcoming Webinars!

August 2022 eNews | Diabetes Safety Update | Does Alcohol Blunt Glucagon Effectiveness?

August 5th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on August 2022 eNews | Diabetes Safety Update | Does Alcohol Blunt Glucagon Effectiveness?

August 2022 eNews | Diabetes Safety Update | Does Alcohol Blunt Glucagon Effectiveness? Happy August There is still time to celebrate warm summer nights before the days lengthen and get … Continue reading August 2022 eNews | Diabetes Safety Update | Does Alcohol Blunt Glucagon Effectiveness?

Rationale of the Week | Best treatment for abrasion?

August 4th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best treatment for abrasion?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the best treatment for abrasions 65% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best treatment for abrasion?