Glucose control in the hospital matters! This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to safely & effectively implement Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy in the inpatient setting. We discuss appropriate insulin dosing based on the individual’s clinical presentation & apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies. Included are hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings & a discussion of solutions that will keep people living with diabetes safe & get glucose levels to goal. In addition, sample basal/bolus & insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.

Objectives:

1. Discussing appropriate insulin dosing based on the individual’s clinical presentation.
2. Apply dosing strategies to a variety of case studies.
3. Introduce hard-to-manage situations that commonly occur in hospital settings.
4. A discussion of solutions that will keep people living with diabetes safe & get glucose levels to goal.
5. Sample basal/bolus & insulin drip guidelines plus lots of resource articles are included.

Learning Outcome:

The diabetes care team will gain insights into adjusting basal-bolus therapy for inpatients with diabetes to improve glycemic management.

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. 

CDR Performance Indicators:

• 10.3.1
• 10.5.3

Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.