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Question of the Week | Which Medications are needed?

March 29th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Which Medications are needed?

LS is 43 with type 2 diabetes, with an A1C of 8.8%, UACR is 32 mg/g, GFR is 48, and blood pressure is 146/84 or greater on 2 different occasions.  … Continue reading Question of the Week | Which Medications are needed?

Preparing for the CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | March 31st

March 25th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Preparing for the CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | March 31st

Are you preparing for the CDCES Exam? Join us live on March 31st, at 11:30 am PST for our FREE Webinar Starting your journey to becoming a CDCES? We recommend … Continue reading Preparing for the CDCES Exam FREE Webinar | March 31st

Rationale of the Week | What Changed with the New DSME Standard?

March 24th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What Changed with the New DSME Standard?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the most accurate statement based on the new ADA Standards of Care on DSME Programs. 60% of respondents chose the … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What Changed with the New DSME Standard?

Is Metformin associated with Low B12 levels?

March 23rd, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Is Metformin associated with Low B12 levels?

Metformin is one of the most widely dispensed oral diabetes medications for good reason. It works great, lowering A1c 1-2% points, with an added benefit of dropping LDL cholesterol levels. … Continue reading Is Metformin associated with Low B12 levels?

Question of the Week | What is the cause of JR’s leg pain?

March 21st, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What is the cause of JR’s leg pain?

JR is experiencing lower extremity pain and asks to get their gabapentin (Neurontin) renewed? When asked, JR says the pain is so bad in their calf muscles when walking, that … Continue reading Question of the Week | What is the cause of JR’s leg pain?

Rationale of the Week | Most accurate MNT Statement based on New Standards?

March 16th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Most accurate MNT Statement based on New Standards?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed test takers on the most accurate MNT statement based on the new ADA Standards of Care. 60% of respondents chose the best answer. … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Most accurate MNT Statement based on New Standards?

Celebrating 6 “Making a Difference” Scholars | Awarded Free Diabetes Course

March 16th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Celebrating 6 “Making a Difference” Scholars | Awarded Free Diabetes Course

“Making a Difference” Scholars This year we had a tremendous response, with nearly 50 applicants who are making amazing differences in their communities. We had originally planned to offer two … Continue reading Celebrating 6 “Making a Difference” Scholars | Awarded Free Diabetes Course

A CGM that only needs Changing Twice a Year?

March 16th, 2022 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on A CGM that only needs Changing Twice a Year?

An implantable Continuous Glucose Monitor about the size of a matchstick, that only needs to be changed every 180 days, received approved by the FDA this February. Eversense E3 will … Continue reading A CGM that only needs Changing Twice a Year?