Patients with cancer often experience hyperglycemia secondary to treatment, which can increase the risk of infection & compromise their nutritional status. In addition, recent research has identified the link between diabetes & cancer. Join us to learn more about this unexpected link & treatment strategies for steroid-induced hyperglycemia using a case study approach.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the relationship between cancer, hyperglycemia, & insulin resistance.
2. State 3 benefits of normalizing glucose levels during chemotherapy.
3. Using a case study approach, discuss strategies to improve glucose levels & quality of life.

Intended Audience:These courses are knowledge-based activities designed for individual or groups of diabetes educators, including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants and other health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge of diabetes management for people with cancer.

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

Earn 1.25 CEs

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

Enroll in our entire Level 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses

Advanced Level & Specialty Topics 2024 Webinar Updates

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

Clinical Practice & Assessment

• July 19, 2024 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2.0 CEs
• July 25, 2024 – Class 2: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs
• August 1, 2024 – Class 3: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, Report | 1.0 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

• August 20, 2024 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
• August 22, 2024 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
• August 27, 2024 – Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• September 26, 2024 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

• November 12, 2024 – Class 8: From the Gut to the Butt – Exploring the GI System | 1.5 CEs
• October 29, 2024 – Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE
• November 19, 2024 – Class 10: Strategies to Revitalize Your Diabetes Program or Business | 1.5 CEs

Bonus Courses

• July 11, 2024 – Class 11: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
• Class 12: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | No CEs
• March 20, 2024 Class 13: Behavior Change Theories Made Easy | 1.0 CE

All hours earned count toward your CDCEsS Accreditation Information