KP Diabetes Overview
Summary:
Diabetes Overview training by the Diabetes Educational Services.
Description:
Attendees are only eligible to attend this training every two years. If you have attended this training in the last two years, please do not register.
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Date: |
March 19, 2012 |
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Time: |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Location: |
2nd Floor, Conference Dining Room
1950 Franklin Oakland |
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Vendor: |
Diabetes Educational Services |
Training topics include:
- Basics of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes
- Overview of Pharmacological treatment: Oral agents, Insulin Therapies, and Insulin Adjustment Basics
- Prevention and Treatment of hypoglycemia
- Overview of lifestyle changes that support glycemic control
Target Audience:
- Safety Network Providers e.g. community hospitals and community clinic staff
- Chronic Conditions Care Managers (RN, RD, or Pharmacists) who would like to update or expand their diabetes management skills
Seminar Objectives
At the conclusion of the program, the successful participant will be able to:
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Describe the basic pathophysiology of diabetes.
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Compare the four types of diabetes.
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List the diabetes management guidelines as outlined by the American Diabetes Association
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Discuss three key concepts of medical nutrition therapy.
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Compare the different classes of diabetes medications.
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Understand glucose patterns; the highs and the lows
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Discuss practical approaches to diabetes education –from hospital to home.
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This continuing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12640 for 7.5 contact hours, and approved for 6.5 CPE II for Registered Dietitians by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. CEU will be awarded to you by the end of the training day.
Location:
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.,
1950 Franklin Street
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2nd Floor, Conference Dining Room
Oakland CA 94612