Question of the Week | Safe for Surgery?

PZ is having elective surgery in the morning. Diabetes medications include 20 units glargine (Semglee) at hs, metformin BID and empagliflozin (Jardiance).

According to 2023 ADA Standards, what are the best actions for a safe surgery?

  1. Give 15 units hs glargine, hold am oral meds, keep intraoperative glucose between 100-180.
  2. Give 10 units hs glargine and am metformin, hold empagliflozin and use sliding scale as needed.
  3. Give 20 units glargine, hold oral meds, get A1C less than 7% within 3 months before surgery.
  4. Hold all oral meds for 3 days, given 50% of basal insulin and maintain glucose 80-140 intraoperatively.

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Updates air live between Feb. 2, 2023, at 11:30 am PST

This course, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. Join Coach Beverly as she summarizes the 2023 updates to the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provides critical teaching points and content for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education.

Objectives:

  1. List significant changes and updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Medical Care.
  2. State 3 updates on new blood pressure and lipid goals.
  3. Identify 5 key elements of the position statement.
  4. Discuss how to apply the Standards in the clinical setting and in preparation for exam success.

Intended Audience:  This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions.

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Level 3 | DiabetesEd Specialist Boot Camp | 12+ CEs

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Intended Audience: This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the BC-ADM or the CDCES certification Exam.

2023 Webinar Updates

  1. February 7, 2023 – Class 1 – Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
  2. February 9, 2023 – Class 2 – Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals 1.5 CEs
  3. February 14, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds for Type 2 – What you need to know 1.5
  4. February 16, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy – From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
  5. February 21, 2023 – Class 5 – Insulin Intensive – Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower
  6. February 23, 2023 – Class 6 – Exercise and Medical Nutrition Therapy 1.5 CEs
  7. February 28, 2023 – Class 7 – Screening, Prevention, and Treatment of Microvascular Complications
  8. March 2, 2023 – Class 8 – Coping and Behavior Change 1.5 CEs
  9. March 9, 2023 – Class 9 – Test-Taking Coach Session (48 Questions) No CE
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Question of the Week | Diabetes and NASH, what is the link?

The provider referred RT, a 72-year-old with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty steatohepatitis (NASH), for an appointment with the diabetes care and education specialist.  RT is frightened because their brother died of liver cancer. 

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding NASH and diabetes?

    1. NASH is when intrahepatic fat is equal to or greater than 5% of liver weight.
    2. About 30% of people with diabetes and extra weight also have NASH.
    3. There are standardized medication algorithms to guide the treatment of NASH.
    4. Risk of NASH is greater in people who consume excess alcohol and processed foods.

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    Level 2 | ADA Standards of Care CE Course | 2.0 CEs

    Updates air live between Feb. 2, 2023, at 11:30 am PST

    This course, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. Join Coach Beverly as she summarizes the 2023 updates to the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provides critical teaching points and content for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education.

    Objectives:

    1. List significant changes and updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Medical Care.
    2. State 3 updates on new blood pressure and lipid goals.
    3. Identify 5 key elements of the position statement.
    4. Discuss how to apply the Standards in the clinical setting and in preparation for exam success.

    Intended Audience:  This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions.

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    Preparing for Diabetes Certification Exam? Enroll in our Level 3 – Boot Camp 2023 Updates

    Level 3 | DiabetesEd Specialist Boot Camp | 12+ CEs

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    This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are studying for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) or the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification exam.

    Intended Audience: This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the BC-ADM or the CDCES certification Exam.

    2023 Webinar Updates

    1. February 7, 2023 – Class 1 – Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
    2. February 9, 2023 – Class 2 – Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals 1.5 CEs
    3. February 14, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds for Type 2 – What you need to know 1.5
    4. February 16, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy – From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
    5. February 21, 2023 – Class 5 – Insulin Intensive – Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower
    6. February 23, 2023 – Class 6 – Exercise and Medical Nutrition Therapy 1.5 CEs
    7. February 28, 2023 – Class 7 – Screening, Prevention, and Treatment of Microvascular Complications
    8. March 2, 2023 – Class 8 – Coping and Behavior Change 1.5 CEs
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    Question of the Week | What is the Right LDL Target for RZ?

    RZ is 47 years old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension with a UACR of 199 mg/g.  RZ takes metformin 1000 mg BID, plus lisinopril 20mg daily.  RZ most recent LDL Cholesterol was 130 mg/dL. The provider writes an order for DASH meal planning education and initiation of atorvastatin 40mg.  

    Based on the most recent ADA Standards, what is the LDL Cholesterol target for RZ?

    1. LDL less than 100 mg/dL.
    2. Lower LDL by 30%.
    3. LDL target of 65 mg/dL or less.
    4. Determine LDL target based on ASCVD calculations.

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    Updates air live between Feb. 2, 2023, at 11:30 am PST

    This course, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. Join Coach Beverly as she summarizes the 2023 updates to the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provides critical teaching points and content for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education.

    Objectives:

    1. List significant changes and updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Medical Care.
    2. State 3 updates on new blood pressure and lipid goals.
    3. Identify 5 key elements of the position statement.
    4. Discuss how to apply the Standards in the clinical setting and in preparation for exam success.

    Intended Audience:  This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes and other related conditions.

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    Preparing for Diabetes Certification Exam? Enroll in our Level 3 – Boot Camp 2023 Updates

    Level 3 | DiabetesEd Specialist Boot Camp | 12+ CEs

    Can’t join all the sessions live? No problem. Your registration guarantees you access to the recorded lectures for a full year.

    This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who are studying for the Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) or the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification exam.

    Intended Audience: This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the BC-ADM or the CDCES certification Exam.

    2023 Webinar Updates

    1. February 7, 2023 – Class 1 – Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
    2. February 9, 2023 – Class 2 – Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals 1.5 CEs
    3. February 14, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds for Type 2 – What you need to know 1.5
    4. February 16, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy – From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
    5. February 21, 2023 – Class 5 – Insulin Intensive – Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower
    6. February 23, 2023 – Class 6 – Exercise and Medical Nutrition Therapy 1.5 CEs
    7. February 28, 2023 – Class 7 – Screening, Prevention, and Treatment of Microvascular Complications
    8. March 2, 2023 – Class 8 – Coping and Behavior Change 1.5 CEs
    9. March 9, 2023 – Class 9 – Test-Taking Coach Session (48 Questions) No CE
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    Question of the Week | Why is post exercise glucose spiking?

    JR is 42 years old with type 2 diabetes and has worked up to brisk walking for 30 minutes on most days.  JR has an A1C of 6.7% and takes an SGLT-2, metformin, and lovastatin along with trying to eat healthfully. JR decided to check blood sugars an hour after exercise and was surprised to see post-exercise blood glucose in the 180’s on two different days. JR asks you why their blood glucose actually rises after exercise.

    What is the diabetes specialist’s best response?

    1. This is most likely due to a low blood sugar from your medications followed by rebound hyperglycemia.
    2. Blood sugars normally drop after exercise. When is the last time you performed quality control on your meter?
    3. I understand what you are saying. It sounds like this blood sugar elevation is causing you some anxiety.
    4. Exercising causes the release of hormones that can temporarily cause your blood sugar to rise.

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    2023 Webinar Updates

    1. January 10, 2023 – Class 1 – Getting to the Nitty Gritty 1.5 CEs
    2. January 12, 2023 – Class 2 – Nutrition and Exercise 1.5 CEs
    3. January 17, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds Overview for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
    4. January 19, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
    5. January 24, 2023 – Class 5 – Goals of Care – 1.5 CEs
    6. January 26, 2023 – Class 6 – Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Monitoring, Foot Care 1.5 CEs
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    Question of the Week | Who has most diabetes risk based on 2023 Standards?

    Welcome to our first 2023 Question of the Week. We decided to freshen up some of our images and are excited to share our new purple light bulb graphic for Question of the Week. Thanks for joining us and Happy New Year.

    The clinic where JR works as a Diabetes Specialist wants to set up a screening program to identify people with undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes based on risk status.  According to the 2023 ADA Standards of Care, which of the following indicates that an individual is at increased risk of having prediabetes and diabetes and needs further testing?

    1. A 29-year-old newly started on antiretroviral therapy.
    2. A 24-year-old who leads a sedentary lifestyle and father has history of heart disease.
    3. A 14-year-old whose cousin with type 1 diabetes.
    4. A 26-year-old who just delivered a baby three weeks early.

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    2023 Webinar Updates

    1. January 10, 2023 – Class 1 – Getting to the Nitty Gritty 1.5 CEs
    2. January 12, 2023 – Class 2 – Nutrition and Exercise 1.5 CEs
    3. January 17, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds Overview for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
    4. January 19, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
    5. January 24, 2023 – Class 5 – Goals of Care – 1.5 CEs
    6. January 26, 2023 – Class 6 – Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Monitoring, Foot Care 1.5 CEs
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    Question of the Week | How long are these insulin pens good for?

    JR has a bunch of insulin pens at home and is wondering if they are still good to use. Most of the unopened insulin pens are stored in the fridge, but JR has 2 degludec (Tresiba) pens that they left out of the refrigerator by accident. They ask you if they are still good.

    What is the most accurate response for the shelf life of degludec (Tresiba) pens stored at room temperature of up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit?

    1. In general, insulin pens expire after 10-14 days at room temperature.
    2. Insulin kept for more than 28 days at room temperature needs to be discarded.
    3. JR can put the degludec (Tresiba) back in the refrigerator and use until the expiration date.
    4. Degludec (Tresiba) can be safely stored at room temperature for up to 56 days.

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    • Test Taking Toolkit includes over 220 practice questions for test simulation plus a webinar where Coach Beverly provides test-taking tips based on her experience taking the certification exam six times. 
    • ADCES Review Guide for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam – 5th Edition – Revised – The ADCES Review Guide is a fantastic independent study tool and comprehensive resource for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam. This book includes 480 + multiple-choice questions and strategies for preparing for and taking the exam with an answer key with rationales for all questions! 
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    Question of the Week | For New ADA 2023 Standards, how is Hypertension defined?

    The new 2023 ADA Standards of Care are out, and they include several important clinical updates that are critical for our practice and certification exams.

    What best represents the updated definition of hypertension in the 2023 Standards?

    1. Hypertension is now defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80.
    2. Hypertension is now defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 and a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80.
    3. Hypertension is now defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90.
    4. Hypertension is now defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80.

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    Level 2 | ADA Standards of Care CE Course | 2.0 CEs

    Updates air live between Feb. 2, 2023, at 11:30 am PST

    This course, updated annually, is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. Join Coach Beverly as she summarizes the 2023 updates to the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and provides critical teaching points and content for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education.

    Objectives:

    1. List significant changes and updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Medical Care.
    2. State 3 updates on new blood pressure and lipid goals.
    3. Identify 5 key elements of the position statement.
    4. Discuss how to apply the Standards in the clinical setting and in preparation for exam success.

    Intended Audience:  This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes and other related conditions.

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    Included in this bundle

    • Level 1 focuses on the fundamentals and introduces each topic area for the exam.
    • Level 2 deep dives into the ADA Standards of Care, 
    • Level 3 AKA Boot Camp is a more accelerated level that focuses on test simulation for finding the best answer to get you to the finish line of your study path.
    • Technology Toolkit which gives information on pumps, sensors, and calculations,
    • Test Taking Toolkit includes over 220 practice questions for test simulation plus a webinar where Coach Beverly provides test-taking tips based on her experience taking the certification exam six times. 
    • ADCES Review Guide for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam – 5th Edition – Revised – The ADCES Review Guide is a fantastic independent study tool and comprehensive resource for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Exam. This book includes 480 + multiple-choice questions and strategies for preparing for and taking the exam with an answer key with rationales for all questions! 
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    Question of the Week | How come they gave me Rezvoglar?

    RZ takes 30 units of glargine (Lantus) each night. However, when they went to the pharmacy to pick up their prescription, they received glargine insulin Rezvoglar instead of their usual Lantus.

    RZ asks how the pharmacy can give them a different brand of insulin without checking first? After addressing their emotional response, you provide the following, most accurate Information.

    1. Rezvoglar is the generic version of (glargine) Lantus.
    2. Rezvoglar is an interchangeable biosimilar insulin.
    3. Rezvoglar can not be switched for glargine (Lantus) without provider approval.
    4. Rezvoglar is a rapid acting human biosimilar insulin analog

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    Diabetes Fundamentals 2023 Updates | Level 1
    $119 | 9+ CEs

    Updates air live between Jan 10, 2023-Jan 26, 2023, at 11:30 am PST

    This bundle is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about diabetes fundamentals for their clinical practice or for those who are studying for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) exam.

    2023 Webinar Dates

    1. January 10, 2023 – Class 1 – Getting to the Nitty Gritty 1.5 CEs
    2. January 12, 2023 – Class 2 – Nutrition and Exercise 1.5 CEs
    3. January 17, 2023 – Class 3 – Meds Overview for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
    4. January 19, 2023 – Class 4 – Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management 1.5 CEs
    5. January 24, 2023 – Class 5 – Goals of Care – 1.5 CEs
    6. January 26, 2023 – Class 6 – Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, Monitoring, Foot Care 1.5 CEs

    Intended Audience:  This library of critical information is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes specialists, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and preparing for the CDCES Certification Exam.

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