The purpose of this course is to spend focused time reviewing insulin pattern management, dosing strategies, basal-bolus, & carb-counting calculations. We explore the ins & outs of monitoring, & sick day management, & provide a brief review of hypoglycemia & hospitalization. This course content will boost your knowledge & confidence in recommending insulin adjustments to individuals with diabetes & providers.

Objectives:

1. Determine appropriate insulin dosing.
2. Calculate insulin sensitivity & carb-to-insulin ratios.
3. Consider individual characteristics when determining insulin dosing.
4. Discuss the management of diabetes during sick days & hospitalizations.
5. List the elements involved in a Lower Extremity Assessment.

Learning Outcome:

Diabetes team members will gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide accurate information on monitoring, sick days, and lower extremity assessment to provide individualized education for people with diabetes.

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.

Instructors: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working educator and a nationally recognized diabetes expert for over 25 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and Founder of Diabetes Education Services.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $279.00 – Enroll in our entire Level 3 | Diabetes Mastery & Cert Readiness 

Group Discounts Available

Diabetes Mastery & Cert Readiness 2025 Webinar Updates

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

• Feb. 6, 2025 | Class 1: Diabetes | Not Just Hyperglycemia
• Feb. 11, 2025 | Class 2: Standards of Care & Cardiovascular Goals
• Feb. 13, 2025 | Class 3: Meds for Type 2 | What you need to know
• Feb. 18, 2025 | Class 4: Insulin Therapy | From Basal/Bolus to Pattern Management
• Feb. 20, 2025 | Class 5: Insulin Intensive & Risk Reduction | Monitoring, Sick Days, Lower Extremities
• Feb. 25, 2025 | Class 6: Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Feb. 27, 2025 | Class 7: Microvascular Complications & Exercise | Screen, Prevent, Treat
• Mar. 3, 2025 | Class 8: Coping & Behavior Change
• Mar. 5, 2025 | Class 9: Test-Taking Coach Session (75+ Practice Questions)

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