This 70-minute course includes updated goals and guidelines for children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This course discusses the special issues diabetes educators need to be aware of when working with children with diabetes and their families.  We discuss the clinical presentation of diabetes, goals of care and normal growth and development through the early years through adolescence. Strategies to prevent acute and long term complications are included with an emphasis on positive coping for family and child with diabetes.

Topics include:

• Discuss goals of care for Type 1 and Type 2 Kids with Diabetes
• State strategies to prevent acute and chronic complications
• Discuss importance of positive psycho-social adjustment and resources

Live Webinar: May 30th, 2018 

2018 | 11:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. PST

This course is included in: Level 2 – Beyond Fundamentals. Purchase this course individually for $29 or the entire bundle and save 65%. 

With your purchase of our Level 2 – online course, you have instant access to the On-Demand course via the Online University, PLUS we have automatically enrolled you in the live webinar.

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses are an excellent way to study for your exam anytime and anywhere that is convenient for you. You will have immediate access to your courses  for 1 year after your purchase date. Each individual online course includes a: 90 minute video presentation, podcast, practice test and additional resources.

Intended Audience:  A great course for healthcare professionals seeking information about providing care for children with diabetes and their families.

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

Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)

Course Level: 2 (included in Level 2 – Beyond Fundamentals)

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information

Earn 1.2 CEs

Video presentation and podcast available now On Demand.

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