In this exciting webinar, Coach Beverly walks participants through the “Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes” as outlined by the most recent American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes guidelines. She kicks it off with a brief overview of the different classes of medications and then uses a case study approach to apply the ADA algorithm.

Objectives:

1. Describe the role of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists in advocating for optimal therapeutic approaches.
2. Discuss the application of the new ADA/EASD Guidelines to improve glucose and reduce CV and renal risk.
3. List strategies to initiate & adjust oral & injectable therapy using a person-centered approach.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will have an increased knowledge of the best medication recommendations based on person-specific factors and will be able to provide accurate information to people with diabetes on each of the anti-hyperglycemic medications and what to expect.

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 1.75 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – 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