This course is an essential review for anyone in the field of diabetes. We highlight the goals of care the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes & provide critical teaching points & updates for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and education. 

Objectives:

1. State 3 determinants of health & how they can impact diabetes self-care.
2. List steps to address prediabetes.
3. State screening guidelines for adults, children, & pregnancy.
4. Describe updated goals of care for diabetes, CV & renal disease.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will be able to articulate the most recent goals of care and integrate these concepts into their clinical practice and education.

Target Audience:

This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research. 

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.5 CEs

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

Group Discounts Available

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Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions 2025 Webinar Updates

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

• January 8, 2025 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs
• January 9, 2025 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs
• January 14, 2025 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• January 16, 2025 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
• January 21, 2025 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• January 23, 2025 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information