Question of the Week | Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on Nov 14th?
In 1923, the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Richard MacLeod “for the discovery of insulin”. 100 years later, we celebrate this life saving discovery each year on November 14th, a day designated as World Diabetes Day.
Why do we celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14th? Please choose the best answer.
- It was the date the Nobel prize was awarded to Dr. Banting and Dr. MacLeod.
- It signifies the production date of the first vial of insulin.
- It commemorates the opening date of the Banting Museum in Canada.
- It is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting.
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Question of the Week | Diabetes & Demography
November is National Diabetes Month. This month shines a spotlight on the 37 million people living with diabetes and the 96 million with prediabetes. Certain communities are hit harder with diabetes than others due to a combination of genetics and social determinants of health.
Which of the following statements are most accurate?
- Rates of diabetes are highest amongst Native Americans & Alaska Natives.
- Higher income levels are associated with an increased prevalence of diabetes.
- More than 50% of people over the age of 65 have diabetes.
- People who don’t complete high school, have lower rates of diabetes related complications.
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November kicks off National Diabetes Month, a time to recognize that over 11% of Americans are living with diabetes and over 35% have prediabetes. Since diabetes results from a combination of genetics plus environment, there is a recognition that social determinants of health play a pivotal role in the development of diabetes and its complications. Through advocacy and education, we can inform individuals on best care for diabetes and support them in taking action to improve the health of their communities to prevent future diabetes. We have put together a list of FREE diabetes resources in English and Spanish to share with people living with prediabetes and diabetes. Thank you for your advocacy and belief that we can make a difference. Coach Beverly
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Question of the Week | What are the 5 confirmed tongue tastes?
JR thinks that their ability to taste food has diminished recently. They ask you, what are the five confirmed basic tastes of the tongue?
Which of the following lists describes the best answer?
- Sweet, salty, bitter, pepper, sour.
- Umami, sweet, sour, salty, ammonia.
- Bitter, sour, sweet, salty, umami.
- Sour, sweet, ammonia, salty, bitter
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Getting to the Gut Topics:
- From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
- Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
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- State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
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Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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National Diabetes Month
November kicks off National Diabetes Month, a time to recognize that over 11% of Americans are living with diabetes and over 35% have prediabetes. Since diabetes results from a combination of genetics plus environment, there is a recognition that social determinants of health play a pivotal role in the development of diabetes and its complications. Through advocacy and education, we can inform individuals on best care for diabetes and support them in taking action to improve the health of their communities to prevent future diabetes. We have put together a list of FREE diabetes resources in English and Spanish to share with people living with prediabetes and diabetes. Thank you for your advocacy and belief that we can make a difference. Coach Beverly
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Question of the Week | What does a Liver Elastography Reveal?
The provider is sending JR for a Liver Elastography or FibroScan test since JR has elevated ALT and AST levels along with an elevated Fib-4 score.
Which of the following are measured during this liver ultrasound procedure?
- Liver diameter and density.
- Liver scarring and ductal health.
- Hepatocyte density and distribution.
- Liver stiffness and fat density.
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Coach Bev invites you to join this 60 minute webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Getting to the Gut Topics:
- From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
- Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
- NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
- State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
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Diabetes and the Gut – ADCES Hawaii Annual Conference with Coach Beverly
October 27, 2023 – Join us in beautiful Oahu & Earn 6.5 CEs
ADCES Hawaii Chapter & Coach Bev invite you to join this class that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Location: Honolulu Country Club, 1689 Ala Pu’umalu Street, Honolulu, HI
CEs: 6.5 CEs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, dieticians & social workers.
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Question of the Week | Do glucose levels impact gastric emptying?
Glucose fluctuations can impact gastric emptying rates.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement that describes the impact of glucose levels on gastric emptying rates?
- Chronic hyperglycemia is associated with delayed gastric emptying.
- Hypoglycemia is associated with delayed gastric emptying and increased glucagon secretion.
- Hyperglycemia can lead to delayed or rapid gastric emptying.
- Gastric emptying rates are usually about 10-40 kcals per minute regardless of glucose levels.
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Coach Bev invites you to join this 60 minute webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Getting to the Gut Topics:
- From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
- Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
- NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
- State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Diabetes and the Gut – ADCES Hawaii Annual Conference with Coach Beverly
October 27, 2023 – Join us in beautiful Oahu & Earn 6.5 CEs
ADCES Hawaii Chapter & Coach Bev invite you to join this class that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Location: Honolulu Country Club, 1689 Ala Pu’umalu Street, Honolulu, HI
CEs: 6.5 CEs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, dieticians & social workers.
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Question of the Week | Best Treatment for H. pylori?
JR is 50, has type two diabetes, and was referred to G.I. due to six months of stomach pain, intestinal, bloating, and generalized G.I. discomfort. Since they were due for their colonoscopy, the doctor also ordered an upper endoscopy to biopsy the esophagus, stomach and duodenum for any abnormalities.
The biopsy revealed that JR had moderate chronic gastritis and an H. pylori infection. JR wants to learn more about H. pylori infection.
Which of the following statements are accurate?
- Since H. pylori is found in about half the population, it is a normal finding, and there is no need for treatment.
- Treatment includes double antibiotic therapy and a medication to decrease gastric acidity.
- The preferred treatment is the consumption of prebiotics and probiotics to increase bacterial diversity.
- Most people with H. pylori infection experience stomach cancer within the next 20 years.
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Coach Bev invites you to join this 60 minute webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Getting to the Gut Topics:
- From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
- Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
- NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
- State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
Diabetes and the Gut – ADCES Hawaii Annual Conference with Coach Beverly
October 27, 2023 – Join us in beautiful Oahu & Earn 6.5 CEs
ADCES Hawaii Chapter & Coach Bev invite you to join this class that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Location: Honolulu Country Club, 1689 Ala Pu’umalu Street, Honolulu, HI
CEs: 6.5 CEs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, dieticians & social workers.
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Question of the Week | G-POEM for Gastroparesis?
JR lives with type 1 diabetes and severe gastroparesis, despite maintaining an A1C of less than 7% for the past few years. The endocrinologist referred JR to a GI specialist, who recommended a surgical procedure called a Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, G-POEM, to address JR’s longstanding gastroparesis.
JR asks what you think about this intervention. What is the best response?
- It sounds like you are worried about the effectiveness and risks of this procedure. Is that right?
- Tell me more about what your GI doctor told you about this procedure.
- I know you are frustrated, but the primary treatment for gastroparesis is low fiber meals.
- Usually, gastroparesis improves as your A1C reaches target so I would wait and see if things improve.
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From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System FREE Webinar
Now Recorded & Ready to Watch
Coach Bev invites you to join this 60 minute webinar that covers gastrointestinal health from top to bottom. Topics include; fatty liver disease diagnosis and treatment, intestinal complications associated with diabetes, keeping the microbiome healthy, and more. Join us to explore the magnificent wonders of diabetes and the gut.
Getting to the Gut Topics:
- From the Mouth to Intestines: Periodontal disease, Gastroparesis, Fatty liver disease, pancreas disorders
- Intestine as an Endocrine Organ & Bacterial Host
- NASH Treatment Options including lifestyle and pharmacotherapy
- State the relationship between gut health, microbiome and diabetes and inflammation
- Describe 3 strategies to get our microbiome back to better health.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
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Question of the Week | NPH Insulin 3 Times a Day?
MR is 68 with type 2 diabetes and tells you that their provider increased their NPH insulin to three times a day and told them to adjust the NPH insulin dose based on their pre-meal blood sugar levels.
What is the best response?
- Are you sure that your provider ordered NPH insulin three times a day?
- NPH is an intermediate acting basal insulin that is usually injected once or twice daily.
- Please make another appointment and bring in all the medications and insulin you are taking.
- Thanks for letting me know. Let me double check the orders.
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- Discussing appropriate insulin dosing based on the individual’s clinical presentation.
- Apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies.
- Introduce hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings.
- A discussion of solutions that will keep people living with diabetes safe & get glucose levels to goal.
- Sample basal/bolus & insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.
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Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 20 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a focus on behavioral health and education.
All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information
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