AJ is a 9-year-old with type 1 diabetes, A1c of 7.2%, uses an insulin pump and CGM. They ask you how to include a piece of birthday cake for an upcoming birthday celebration.

What is the best advice?

1. Accept the cake but don’t actually eat it.
2. Increase their daytime basal insulin to prevent hyperglycemia.
3. Take additional bolus insulin to cover the extra carbs.
4. Encourage AJ to eat a piece of fruit instead.

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TR can’t figure out why their BG always spikes after breakfast.

How many grams of carb are in the following breakfast? 2 corn tortillas, 2 fried eggs with salsa, ½ cup hashbrowns, and an 8-ounce glass of milk.

1. 75 gms
2. 57 gms
3. 60 gms
4. 4 servings

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You are teaching about counting fat.

If they ate 2 servings of this Macaroni and Cheese (see label), how many calories would come from total fat?

1. 16 gms
2. 144 kcals
3. 460 kcals
4. 20% 

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Ms. LaBrier is passionate about providing person-centered education to empower those who live with diabetes. Having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself nearly 20 years ago, she combines her professional knowledge with personal experience and understanding. 

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Due to the increased cost of groceries, JR tells you all they can afford to eat are fast foods.

As a diabetes care and education specialist, what is the best response?

1. We generally recommend avoiding fast foods due to high fat and carbohydrate content.
2. Let’s explore the possibility of preparing lower-cost, healthier foods at home.
3. Ask JR to make a list of reasons that fast food may not be the best choice.
4. Suggest eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to increase fiber intake.

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Ms. LaBrier is passionate about providing person-centered education to empower those who live with diabetes. Having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself nearly 20 years ago, she combines her professional knowledge with personal experience and understanding. 

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TR is a health care professional who provides diabetes care and education support. They are interested in providing more person-centered care to the individuals they serve.

Which of the following statements verifies they are on the right track?

1. Adherence to the diabetes self-care plan takes time.
2. Motivating individuals to engage in their self-management is the first step.
3. Adult learners do best when provided a step-by-step demonstration.
4. Creating mutual agreement on the plan for next steps.

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LR experienced gestational diabetes with their third pregnancy and now, at age 41, was just diagnosed with prediabetes. LR’s BMI is 29.3 and she is trying to lose weight.

Based on the 2023 ADA Standards of Care, in addition to providing LR with lifestyle coaching, what other intervention is recommended?

1. Start a GLP-1 RA Inhibitor to support weight loss.
2. Initiate metformin therapy.
3. Start pioglitazone (Actos) at a low dose
4. Suggest adding a SGLT-2i to lower glucose and protect renal function.

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JR is 67 with type 1 diabetes and was discharged a few months ago after receiving a coronary artery bypass. JR is on insulin pump therapy and a CGM, with a recent A1C of 6.7%.  Their blood pressure is 129/78.

Other recent labs include:

• LDL cholesterol of 67 mg/dL
• HDL 54 mg/dL
• Triglycerides 172 mg/dL
• UACR 23 mg/g  GFR 61

JR’s medications include: insulin, atorvastatin 80mg, atenolol 50mg, and aspirin therapy. JR has met with the dietitian and is trying to eat healthfully.  They have lost 5 pounds over the past few months.

Based on the 2023 ADA Standards of Care and JR’s history, which of the following is considered best practice?

1. Add an ACE or ARB
2. Keep LDL cholesterol less than 70 mg/dL
3. Increase fiber intake by 20%
4. Add ezetimibe (Zetia) or a PCSK9 

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JL is 19 and has type 1 diabetes, drinks a “few beers” on the weekends with their college friends. JL uses an insulin pump, but mostly relies of fingerstick checks to monitor blood sugars.  According to their log, JL experienced a few low blood glucose levels the past weekend of 62, 49 and 51.

Based on the ADA Standards, what is the most important recommendation for JL? 

1. Check BG at least 4 times a day when drinking.
2. Make sure to eat carbs when drinking to avoid low blood glucose levels.
3. Get glucagon rescue medication.
4. Decrease or stop alcohol intake.

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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.

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1. February 7, 2023 – Class 1 – Diabetes – Not Just Hyperglycemia 1.75 CEs
2. February 9, 2023 – Class 2 – Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals 1.8 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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