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Level 2 | Cardiovascular Disease & Risk Management
Airs live on April 25, 2024, at 11:30 am PT
We discuss insulin resistance and the impact of hyperglycemia of vessel disease from the heart to the toes. Included is a discussion of identifying & preventing cardiovascular disease & a comprehensive review of the latest American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for heart disease.
Topics:
- The impact of insulin resistance & hyperglycemia on vessel disease.
- State the complications & factors associated with vascular disease.
- List management goals to reduce the risk of vascular disease.
- Discuss strategies to promote health.
Intended Audience: Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to delve into evidence-based cardiovascular prevention and treatment strategies for those living with prediabetes and diabetes. This content is also helpful in preparation for diabetes certification exams.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Airs live on April 30, 2024, at 11:30 am PT
People with diabetes are at increased risk of Lower Extremity Complications. This course reviews the steps involved in performing a detailed assessment of the lower extremities, including how to use a monofilament and tuning fork to detect neuropathy. We also discuss the significance of Ankle Brachial Index and strategies to prevent lower extremity complications.
Topics:
- Describe the risk factors for lower extremity complications.
- Discuss prevention strategies.
- Demonstrate steps involved in a lower extremity assessment.
Intended Audience: A detailed course for healthcare professionals who want to learn the steps involved in providing a thorough lower extremity assessment and prepare for certification exams.
Can’t make it live? No worries. We will send post the recorded version to the Online University within 24 hours of the broadcast
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
Earn 1.5 CEs
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