Determining basal & bolus rates for multiple daily injections or insulin pumps can seem overwhelming. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to determining basal rates, bolus ratios & how to problem-solve when blood glucose levels aren’t on target. During this course, Coach Beverly provides abundant case studies to give participants hands-on practice & build confidence when calculating insulin doses for a variety of situations.

Objectives:

1. Describe using formulas to determine appropriate insulin dosing.
2. Discuss strategies to determine & fine-tune basal insulin dose.
3. Describe how to determine & fine-tune bolus rates including coverage for carbs & hyperglycemia.
4. Using a case study approach, utilize calculations to determine the best insulin dosing strategy.

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

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist 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 4 | Advanced & Specialty Topic Courses to join us for the below 2023 Live Webinar Updates. All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

Clinical Practice & Assessment

• July 27, 2023 – Class 1: Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs
• August 10, 2023 – Class 2: 3 Steps to DeFeet Amputation; Assess, Screen, & Report | 1.0 CEs
• August 14, 2023 – Class 3: Cancer & Diabetes | 1.25 CEs

Insulin Calculations & Pattern Management

• August 22, 2023 – Class 4: Insulin Calculation Workshop | From Pumps & Beyond | 1.5 CEs
• August 29, 2023 – Class 5: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 1 | 1.5 CEs
• August 31, 2023 –  Class 6: Solving Glucose Mysteries for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• October 24, 2023 – Class 7: Basal Bolus Therapy in Hospital |1.5 CEs

Beyond the Usual Diabetes Topics

• November 16, 2023 – Class 8: Getting to the Gut (& Skin) | 1.0 CEs
• Class 9: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

Bonus Courses

• July 12, 2023 – Class 10: What We Say Matters: Language that Respects the Individual and Imparts Hope | 0.5 CEs
• Class 11: Mindfulness & Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar | 1.0 CE – Ready for OnDemand Viewing

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information