Download

Free Med Pocket Cards

Rationale of the Week | New diabetes at 13, best next step?

June 23rd, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

June 22nd, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

June 21st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

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

June 15th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

June 14th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 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?

June eNews | New “Twincretin” Injection Improves Diabetes Outcomes

June 10th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on June eNews | New “Twincretin” Injection Improves Diabetes Outcomes

Happy June We are excited to announce the FDA approval of a novel dual incretin injectable. The SURPASS clinical trials confirm this new diabetes medication not only drops A1C, but … Continue reading June eNews | New “Twincretin” Injection Improves Diabetes Outcomes

Rationale of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes

June 9th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on complications of hyperglycemia during pregnancy. 60% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Pregnancy Surprise with Type 1 Diabetes