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Diabetes medications are not just about glucose management anymore In the past, to determine the right medication for an individual, the primary focus was placed on the glucose-lowering impact. However, … Continue reading Diabetes Meds do more than Lower Glucose & PocketCard Updates
Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of oral disease. Which of the following statements is true regarding people living with diabetes and hyperglycemia? Experience decreased salivary production. Benefit from … Continue reading Question of the Week | The “tooth” about diabetes & oral health
Happy April If you want to get fired up about providing Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), I highly recommend reading the updated Standards for DSMES. If you don’t have … Continue reading April eNews | New Diabetes Self-Management Standards – 9 Takeaways
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on which medications are needed. you all did great, since 81% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Which Medications are needed?
If you want to get fired up about providing Diabetes Self Management and Education Support (DSMES), the newly updated Standards for DSMES is highly recommended reading. If you don’t have … Continue reading What Changed with the New DSMES Standard? Nine Takeaways
LR is a 30-year-old with type 1 diabetes. LS uses 25 units of basal insulin and 20 units of bolus insulin (about 6-7 units per meal) per day. Using the … Continue reading Question of the Week | Can you calculate LR’s Sensitivity Factor?
For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the cause of JR’s leg pain. 67% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What is the cause of JR’s leg pain?
Having diabetes is a lot of work. We ask participants with diabetes to change their eating habits, drink water, move more, take a bunch of medications and attend diabetes classes … Continue reading Reducing 4 Risk Factors in Diabetes can Add Years to One’s Life