Get ready to lead the charge to implement best care practices while preparing for certification. This course reviews the glucose goals of care from pediatrics, through pregnancy, during middle age, & for seasoned citizens. We also take a close look at the goals for CV care & strategies to reduce the risk of experiencing CV events. Resources for hypertension & lipid medications are provided.

Objectives:

1. Describe 3 Landmark Diabetes Studies.
2. List glucose goals for adults, pediatrics, & pregnancy.
3. Discuss the impact of diabetes on cardiovascular health.
4. Describe strategies & medications used to decrease the risk of CV events.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will be able to identify updates and articulate recommendations from the ADA Standards of Care that can be applied to their 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.

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 1.8 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