“Diabetes and the Heart”
Are you interested in gaining a better understanding of the link between cardiovascular disease and diabetes with a focus on reducing risk? Then consider attending this one-day program that synthesizes exciting findings and new elements that you can incorporate into your daily practice. Through dynamic presentations and case studies we will provide you with creative strategies to take your practice to the next level. In addition, small group activities allow participants to network and share problem-solving strategies. The goal of this program is to provide cutting-edge information that has real-life application. We want each participant to leave the seminar feeling more empowered and confident advocating for excellence in diabetes care.
Program Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 ADA Standard of Care Update: Focus on CV Standards – Alan Parsa, MD, FACE
9:00 – 10:15 Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Disease – Beverly Thomassian
10:15-10:45 Break
10:45 –12:00 Lower Extremity Assessment
12:00– 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 Keeping Active – A love note to the heart
2:30-2:50 Break
2:50- 4:15 Gut Bacteria and Heart Disease
Getting to the Heart of the Diabetes Language Movement
4:15- 4:30 Summary and Evaluations
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all health care professionals including providers, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and educators who want to:
• Get re-energized about diabetes care and education
• Enjoy a comprehensive review of diabetes and cardiovascular disease • Get updates on treatment strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Explore the relationship between nutrition, gut bacteria and cardiovascular disease
• Learn practical approaches to incorporate the diabetes language movement into daily practice.
Course Faculty: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDE, BC-ADM As president of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDE, BC-ADM, promotes excellence in diabetes care through education, coaching and advocacy. She has written a chapter and frequently presented on the relationship between cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Beverly is a Diabetes Nurse Specialist and is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) and a visiting professor at California State University, Chico (CSU Chico).
Alan Parsa, MD, FACE Medical Director, The Queens Medical Center, West Oahu, Diabetes Management and Education Center
Registration: $160 for AADE Members; $185 for non-members
• Registrants interested are encouraged to listen to free “Preparing for CDE Exam” Webinar before hand
Course Location: October 4, 2019 Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Brought To You By The Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators
For More Information Contact: • Naomi Fukuda, RN, CDE email: nafukuda@Queens.Org • Anna Sliva, RN CDE email: tajhawaii2@aol.com
