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Strategies to Welcome LGBTQ+ Participants

June 9th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Strategies to Welcome LGBTQ+ Participants

Last week, I attended my 17-year-old son’s band and theater high school award ceremony. In addition to the cultural diversity of these gifted teenagers, there were a number of award … Continue reading Strategies to Welcome LGBTQ+ Participants

Question of the Week | How is fatty liver disease defined?

June 7th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | How is fatty liver disease defined?

45 to 75% of individuals with type 2 diabetes have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD has associated with an increased risk of steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.  Which of … Continue reading Question of the Week | How is fatty liver disease defined?

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

June 2nd, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Best glucose monitoring practice in the hospital?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on glucose monitoring in the inpatient setting. 60% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to share this important information, … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Best glucose monitoring practice in the hospital?

How Do Annual Wellness Visits Decrease Amputation Rates over 30%?

June 1st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on How Do Annual Wellness Visits Decrease Amputation Rates over 30%?

As a Diabetes Specialist at a local Native Health Services Clinic, I assess a lot of feet every day.  I believe this simple act of looking, touching, questioning, caring, and … Continue reading How Do Annual Wellness Visits Decrease Amputation Rates over 30%?

Creating More Inclusive Practices | LGBTQ+ Resources for Diabetes Specialists

June 1st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Creating More Inclusive Practices | LGBTQ+ Resources for Diabetes Specialists

June is Pride Month and in honor of our LGBTQ+ community, we want to share some helpful resources for Diabetes Specialists to create more inclusive practices. Whether we provide services … Continue reading Creating More Inclusive Practices | LGBTQ+ Resources for Diabetes Specialists

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?