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Celebrating Earth Day: How Native Plants Support Wildlife and Our Well-Being

March 1st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Celebrating Earth Day: How Native Plants Support Wildlife and Our Well-Being

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2025, we’re shining a light on the power of native plants in creating vibrant, resilient ecosystems—for wildlife and for people. Native plants—those that … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day: How Native Plants Support Wildlife and Our Well-Being

Incretin Therapy: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Management

March 1st, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Incretin Therapy: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Management

by Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES              The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists has expanded significantly in diabetes care due … Continue reading Incretin Therapy: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Management

Rationale of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

February 26th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on what happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs. 81% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

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

February 24th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

JR has type 2 diabetes and takes Metformin 1000mg BID and sitagliptin (Januvia), A1C 8.1%. GFR 47, UACR 158mg/g. Recent diagnosis of congestive heart failure. These are the medications their … Continue reading Question of the Week | Based on ADA Standards, what is next med addition?

Rationale of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

February 20th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on. 79% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can pass it … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

Question of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

February 17th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

About 30% of people with diabetes started on GLP-1’s stop taking this medication before completing a year of therapy. According to ADA Standards, what results from sudden discontinuation of GLP-1s … Continue reading Question of the Week | What happens when people stop taking GLP /GIPs?

Rationale of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

February 12th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Rationale of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants oAction needed to prevent heart failure. 41% of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so … Continue reading Rationale of the Week | Action needed to prevent heart failure?

Question of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

February 11th, 2025 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

According to the 2025 ADA Standards of Care, which of the following nutrition behaviors are strongly encouraged for individuals with diabetes?   Incorporate onions, garlic, celery, carrots and other vegetables … Continue reading Question of the Week | 2025 ADA Standards: Key Nutrition Behaviors for Individuals with Diabetes

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