This course integrates the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standard of Medical Care in Diabetes 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.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will increase knowledge and skill in providing a physical assessment and identification of diabetes co-conditions and treatment approaches for 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.

CDR Performance Indicators:

• 9.6.7
• 9.6.8
• 10.3.1

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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• December 10, 2024 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.25 CE 
• December 12, 2024 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• December 27, 2024 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes | 1.5 CE
• January 30, 2025 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 25, 2025 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 8, 2025 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.75 CEs
• April 24, 2025 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management | 1.5 CEs
• April 29, 2025 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 13, 2025 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• June 12, 2025 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.75 CEs
• June 19, 2025 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
• June 26, 2025 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.75 CEs
• July 10, 2025 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.75 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information