This course is an overview of the effective use of insulin therapy to improve glucose control is discussed. Course content incorporates the new American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) insulin guidelines & Standards of Care. The content includes a review of pattern management & formulas to calculate basal-bolus insulin therapy.
Objectives:
- Discuss the actions of different insulins.
- Describe pattern management as an insulin adjustment tool.
- State how to Incorporate national guidelines into practice.
- Using basal/bolus insulin therapy to improve glucose control from hospital to home.
- Discuss glucose patterns & adjustment strategies.
Learning Outcome:
The diabetes care team will have an increased knowledge of the appropriate insulin therapy based on person-specific factors and will be able to provide education and training to people with diabetes.
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 1.75 CEs
Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.
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Diabetes Fundamentals 2025 Webinar Updates
All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)
- January 8, 2025 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty
- January 9, 2025 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise
- January 14, 2025 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2
- January 16, 2025 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management
- January 21, 2025 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment
- January 23, 2025 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring
All hours earned count toward your CDCES or BC-ADM certification – Accreditation Information