TOOLS FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Course
Description:
The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) has developed standards of care for
intensive diabetes management. The
tremendous advances in diabetes care include numerous approaches and tools which
aid the person with diabetes in managing their disease.
Some of the approaches include healthy nutrition with a carbohydrate
emphasis and effective combinations of diabetes medications.
The tools for diabetes management may include insulin administration
devises such as insulin pens and the insulin pump and intensive management with
medications regimens, just to name a few.
Course
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
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Identify and discuss |
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Discuss the importance of and components of intensive
diabetes management to
promote quality of life and prevent long-term complications
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Identify the criteria for appropriate selection of diabetes tools, such
as |
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Demonstrate accurate use of diabetes management tools |
Contact
Hours:
One to two hours
Target
Audience: Physicians and other health professionals
Presentation
Style: Lecture, visual aids, hands-on practice with
management tools
Outline:
I.
Standards of care for intensive diabetes management
II.
The role of nutrition and exercise
III.
Medication management
A.
Oral
medication
B.
Insulin
C.
Combination
therapy
IV.
Tools for intensive management
A.
Types of insulin
B.
Insulin administration devises
A.
Insulin pens
B.
Insulin pumps
C.
Glucose monitors
III.
Hands-on practice with tools of management