Course Catalog

Diabetes Update 2020 | All Modules

On-Demand Program

Course Description

In all practice settings, clinicians are involved in managing care for patients living with diabetes. Staying informed about the latest research and treatment strategies for glycemic control is essential to help patients achieve maximum health and manage complications. Learning methods include video, PDF handout and case study analysis.

Target Audience

For nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals across all settings.

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Understand basics of diabetes and nutrition.
2. Identify language frequently used with and about persons with diabetes and understand shifts in language that promote a collaborative relationship with the healthcare professional.
3. Identify risk behaviors for adolescents with T1D that are impacted by their diabetes.
4. Understand the different types of insulin analogs available and their action profiles.
5. Understand the 2020 American Diabetes Association guidelines.
6. Understand when and how to de-intensify therapy in the elderly patient.
7. Differentiate between different continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs).

Program Schedule

1. Nutrition & Diabetes: Taking Care of the Individual – Karen Conger
2. How the Words We Use Matter: Using Nonjudgemental Language – Meredith Cotton
3. The Adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes: Unique Challenges and Risks – Alissa Roberts
4. Which Insulin is Best?: A Review of Insulin Analogs and Newer Insulins (Rx) – Roini Wadhwani
5. Diabetes Drugs: 2020 Update (Rx) – Savitha Subramanian
6. De-Intensifying and Individualizing Therapy in an Aging Population – Avantika Waring
7. Diabetes Technology Update: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems and Insulin Pump Therapy -Abby Winter and Xenia Averkiou
8. Patient Panel Stories – Negin Ebrahimifard.and Sarah Klippel

Diabetes Update 2021 | All Modules

On-Demand Program

Course Description

In all practice settings, clinicians are involved in managing care for patients living with diabetes. Staying informed about the latest research and treatment strategies for glycemic control is essential to help patients achieve maximum health and manage complications. Learning methods include lecture, discussion and case study analysis.

Target Audience

For nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals across all settings

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, you will be better able to:

1. Recognize disease modifying therapy currently being developed to prevent T1D progression and preserve beta cell function in those who are diagnosed.
2. Explore principles of physical movement for adoption in personal and professional experience.
3. Integrate lifestyle and pharmacotherapy for management of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
4. Discuss appropriate prescribing of select natural supplements and their efficacy for managing glycemic control in diabetes mellitus and its complications.
5. Understand blood sugar targets for patients with concurrent coronary artery disease and new technologies for closer monitoring.
6. Understand current innovations and practices in supporting culturally diverse patient populations.
7. Build a deeper knowledge of the patient experience by hearing from those receiving Diabetes care.

Featured Topics

1. Natural Therapies for Diabetes Mellitus – Reese Pellegrini, ND
2. Incorporating Sitting Less and Moving More into Nursing Practice – Sally Friend, MPH, RN
3. Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? – Dana VanBuecken, ARNP | Anna Barash, BSN, RN, CDCES
4. Developments in Diabetes Care: Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis of Coronary Events – Peter Barkett, MD
5. New KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Diabetes in CKD – Ian DeBoer, MD, MS
6. Improving Diabetes Care in Latinx Communities – Rose Cano | Lorena Wright, MD, FACE
7. Pediatric Updates: Diabetes Technology and Medications – Kearstyn Leu, ARNP, MPH
8. Panel Discussion: Patient Experiences – Facilitated by Meredith Cotton

FORMAT: In-Person & Virtual Conference
DATE: Friday | March 8, 2024
LOCATION & PARKING: UW Center for Urban Horticulture

Conference Description

In all practice settings, clinicians are involved in managing care for patients living with diabetes. Staying informed about the latest research and treatment strategies for glycemic control is essential to help patients achieve maximum health and manage complications. Learning methods include lectures, discussions, and case study analysis.  

 Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the newer diabetic drug options for diabetes and others currently in development.
2. Evaluate the common complications and management of diabetes in older adults
3. Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams in the management of diabetic patients to increase health equity and promote patient safety

 Previous Testimonies

• “This was a great conference. So good to know there is community support for young people with diabetes.” 
• “Appreciated the breadth of scope of the conference” 
• “This is an excellent conference. I learned so much about CGMs to the impact that diabetes has in our community. I am inspired by all on the panel. What a difference they make in our community.” 

Target Audience

For nurses, nurse practitioners, and other interested healthcare professionals in all settings including acute, ambulatory, home health, hospice, long-term, rehabilitation, and transitional care. Pharmacists, physician assistants, and dieticians.   

Program Schedule

Hotels

There are several Hotels in the UW University District close to the venue: Silver Cloud Hotel, Graduate Hotel, and Residence Inn. There are many other options— look for lodging near UW Horticulture Center, Seattle to be in the area closest to the venue.