We are living longer & more people are getting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association has updated the Older Adults Standards, with special attention to considering the reduction of medication & insulin therapy intensity. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.

Objectives:

1. Self-management considerations for older individuals.
2. Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
3. The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.

Intended Audience: An important course for health care professionals seeking to gain an understanding of the special issues and goals for older adults.

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

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course.

Enroll in our entire Level 2 – Standards of Care to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• December 1, 2022 – Class 1: Meds Management Update for Type 2 | New ADA/EASD Consensus Statement | 1.5 CEs 
• December 8, 2022 – Class 2: Hyperglycemic Crises, DKA & HHS Standards | 1.0 CE
• December 20, 2022 – Class 3: How to Assess Well-Being | From Populations to Individuals | 1.5 CEs
• February 2, 2023 – Class 4: ADA Standards of Care | 2.0 CEs
• March 28, 2023 – Class 5: Critical Assessment in Diabetes Care | Fine-Tuning Diabetes Detective Skills | 2.0 CEs
• April 11, 2023 – Class 6: Microvascular Complications Prevention & Treatment | Eye, Kidney, Nerve Disease | 1.5
• May 4, 2023 – Class 7: Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 9, 2023 – Class 8: Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• May 11, 2023 – Class 9: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 18, 2023 – Class 10: From Tots to Teens | Diabetes Standards | 1.5 CEs
• May 25, 2023 – Class 11: Pregnancy & Diabetes | 1.5 CEs
• May 30, 2023 – Class 12: Hospitals & Hyperglycemia | 1.5 CEs
• June 1, 2023 – Class 13: Setting up a Successful DSME Program | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information