This course discusses common causes of hyperglycemia crises. Topics include hyperglycemia secondary to medications and insulin deprivation. The difference and similarities between Diabetes Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome are also covered. Treatment strategies for all situations are included.

Objectives:

1. Common causes of hyperglycemic crises.
2. The difference and similarities between DKA and HHS and treatment strategies
3. Causes and treatment of hyperglycemic crises.

Intended Audience:  A great course for healthcare professionals in the field of diabetes education looking for a straightforward explanation of identification and treatment of hyperglycemic crises.

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.0 CE 

Fee: $19.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

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All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

• December 1, 2022 – Meds Management for Type 2 – 1.5 CEs
• December 8, 2022 – Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
• December 20, 2022 – Assessing Well-Being: Population Health to a Person-Centered Approach Standards | 1.5 CEs
• February 2, 2023 – ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 28, 2023 – Critical Assessment | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills Standards 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2023 – Microvascular Complications, Eye, Kidney Nerve Disease 1.5 CEs
• May 4, 2023 – Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 9, 2023 – Lower Extremity Assessment 1.5 CEs
• May 11, 2023 – Older Adults and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 18, 2023 – Tots to Teens – Diabetes Standards 1.5 CEs
• May 25, 2023 – Pregnancy and Diabetes 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2023 – Hospital and Hyperglycemia 1.5 CEs
• June 1, 2023 – Setting up a Successful Diabetes Program 1.5 CEs