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Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

March 11th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

JT is 58-years-old and has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and BMI is 32 kg/m². Medications include metformin, lisinopril, and atorvastatin. Diet intake includes frequent highly processed foods, sugary beverages, no … Continue reading Question of the Week | Triglyceride Management

March 2025 E-Newsletter

March 7th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on March 2025 E-Newsletter

Announcements ___________________________ Fasting: Religion, Health, and Diabetes Care Breaking Free From Weight Centric Diabetes Care Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Question of Week #1 Question of Week #2 … Continue reading March 2025 E-Newsletter

Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

March 6th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on ADA Standards & what is next med addition? 67% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

March 5th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

by Evgenia Evans, MS, RDN, CDCES Managing diabetes often involves making significant lifestyle and dietary adjustments, which can sometimes feel overwhelming or lead to feelings of deprivation. Research highlights that … Continue reading Mindful Eating: A Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management

Question of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

March 4th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

JL observes Ramadan and fasts from sunrise to sunset. JL has type 2 diabetes and usually takes 4 units of bolus insulin three times a day with meals and 10 … Continue reading Question of the Week | Best approach: Fasting During Ramadan

Why Actos May Be Reemerging in the Diabetes Landscape

March 1st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Why Actos May Be Reemerging in the Diabetes Landscape

By: Beverly Thomassian      In the ever-evolving world of diabetes care, medications come in and out of favor based on new research, shifting safety data, and patient needs. Actos … Continue reading Why Actos May Be Reemerging in the Diabetes Landscape

Question of the Week | Remote Eye Screening Precautions

March 1st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Remote Eye Screening Precautions

Retinal photography with remote reading by experts has great potential to provide screening services in areas where qualified eye care professionals are not readily available. However, in person exams are … Continue reading Question of the Week | Remote Eye Screening Precautions

Walking May Be the Best Exercise Most People Overlook

March 1st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Walking May Be the Best Exercise Most People Overlook

Walking is often praised as the most accessible and underrated form of exercise. While some may argue in favor of high-intensity cardio or resistance training, a growing body of evidence … Continue reading Walking May Be the Best Exercise Most People Overlook

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