This course explores the common causes of hyperglycemic crises and provides an in-depth look at the latest guidelines for managing Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA), Euglycemic Ketoacidosis (EKA), and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS). Participants will gain practical insights into recognizing these conditions, understanding their unique presentations, and applying evidence-based treatment strategies tailored to each scenario. In addition, participants can use these straightforward explanations and examples in their clinical setting to improve care.

Objectives:

1. Describe the updated diagnostic criteria for Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
2. Discuss the features and criteria of Euglycemic DKA (EDKA) according to the new EASD guidelines.
3. Detail the treatment strategies for DKA, EDKA and HHS based on the latest guidelines.

Learning Outcome:

Participants will be able to clarify the difference between HHS, DKA, and euglycemic DKA and summarize appropriate interventions and monitoring guidelines for their clinical 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, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

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

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Standards of Care Intensive Webinar Updates

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

• December 10, 2024 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises – New criteria and treatment guidelines for DKA, Euglycemic DKA, and HHS
• December 12, 2024 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals
• December 17, 2024 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 Diabetes
• January 30, 2025 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care
• March 25, 2025 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills
• April 8, 2025 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease
• April 24, 2025 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management
• April 29, 2025 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment
• May 13, 2025 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes
• June 12, 2025 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards
• June 19, 2025 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes
• June 26, 2025 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia
• July 10, 2025 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program

All hours earned count toward your CDCES or BC-ADM certification – Accreditation Information