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Question of Week | “I take insulin when I feel like it”

JR is a 15-year-old admitted to the hospital with DKA for the second time this month.  JR says they are tired of their parents always telling them how to manage their diabetes. They just stopped wearing their continuous glucose monitor and tell you they “take insulin when they feel like it”. 

What best describes what this teenager is experiencing?

  • Diabetes distress.
  • Diabetes burnout.
  • Severe anxiety.
  • Fear of hypoglycemia.

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Enroll in our Level 2 | Assessing and Promoting Well-Being: From Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | 1.5 CEs

Annual Update Airs Live on December 21st at 11:30 am PST

This presentation will include the latest information on Social Determinants of health, assessment strategies, and approaches. We will explore the psychosocial issues that can discourage individuals from adopting healthier behaviors and provides strategies to identify and overcome these barriers. Life studies are used to apply theory to real-life situations. A great course for anyone in the field of diabetes education or for those looking for a new perspective on assessment and coping strategies.

Objectives:

  1. State strategies to assess and address social determinants of health
  2. Discuss health care delivery systems using a person-centered approach
  3. List screening tools that can help detect distress, depression, trauma, and cognitive decline
  4. Describe psycho-social and emotional barriers to diabetes self-management
  5. Provide strategies for healthcare professionals to identify and overcome barriers to self-care

Intended Audience:  A great course for healthcare professionals in the field of diabetes education looking for a straightforward explanation of identification and treatment of hyperglycemic crises.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2022 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

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