This session reviews causes & strategies to prevent hypoglycemia are discussed. Includes a review of blood glucose monitoring considerations & teaching topics, with a focus on sick day management. Includes discussion of inpatient glucose management guidelines & goals.

Objectives:

1. Discuss risk & prevention of hypoglycemia.
2. Strategies to get the most out of blood glucose monitoring & technology.
3. Review sick day management, from hospital to home.
4. Describe behavior change road blocks & work arounds.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will summarize the importance of monitoring blood glucose and steps to prevent, detect and treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and apply this information to their practice.

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