This course integrates the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standard of Care on elements of a comprehensive medical assessment (Standard 4) of the individual living with prediabetes, diabetes, or hyperglycemia. Through case studies & real-life situations, we discover often hidden causes of hyperglycemia & other complications, such as liver disease, sleep apnea, pancreatitis, autoimmune diseases, fractures, & more. We delve into therapy for complicated situations & discuss management strategies for other conditions associated with hyperglycemia such as Cystic Fibrosis, & Transplants.

Objectives:

1. Identify common yet often underdiagnosed complications associated with type 1 & type 2 diabetes.
2. State strategies to identify previously undiscovered diabetes complications during assessments.
3. Discuss links between hyperglycemia & other conditions including transplant, cystic fibrosis, & liver disease.

Intended Audience: These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other health care providers interested in enhancing their diabetes assessment skills and preparing for certification.

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

Earn 2.0 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

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All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• December 12, 2023 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE 
• December 19, 2023 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• December 21, 2023 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
• February 1, 2024 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs 
• March 27, 2024 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2024 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
• April 25, 2024 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
• April 30, 2024 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 2, 2024 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2024 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
• June 11, 2024 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• June 13, 2024 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
• June 20, 2024 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information