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Digital Seminar

Diabetes Management in Primary Care

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This course will bring you the latest updates, American Diabetes Association guidelines, and practical tips for helping you deliver quality diabetes management in the primary care setting. This course will review the full range of diabetes medications, their mechanisms, and how to choose the most appropriate treatment options for patient centered care including meal management to avoid complications and optimize good outcomes. You’ll receive insights into using technology and digital tools for glucose monitoring and explore personalized patient care plans.

Here's What You'll Learn


Understanding Diabetes Management Guidelines
  • Diabetes classifications and treatment history
  • Pathophysiology of diabetes
  • Latest ADA/AACE guidelines for diabetes management
Lifestyle Interventions
  • Role of movement and mal planning in diabetes management
  • Role of mass reduction and monitoring
  • Behavior modification techniques to improve patient adherence
  • Addressing lifestyle challenges and patient engagement
  • Practical tips for incorporating lifestyle interventions into care plans
Medication Management
  • Overview of the various classes of diabetes medications
  • Mechanisms of action and indications for each class
  • Selecting the most appropriate treatment options for specific patient profiles
  • Case-based learning on medication selection
Monitoring and Technology
  • Latest advancements in glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
  • Introduction to digital tools and apps for diabetes management
  • Strategies for empowering patients to manage their condition using technology
  • Case scenarios demonstrating the use of monitoring and technology
Patient-Centered Care
  • Importance of tailoring care to individual patient needs
  • Strategies for creating personalized management plans
  • Case studies illustrating patient-centered approaches

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI

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Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI, has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University and UNLV. Dr. Long is an award-winning educator who presents on a range of topics reflecting her expertise, including medical Spanish, cultural competency, diabetes education, and critical care.

 

Her certifications span both diabetes and critical care specialties: she is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), and a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). She teaches a diabetes educator certification course and serves as a critical care clinical instructor, translating her credentials directly into hands-on training for other nurses.

 

Having lived in Spain and served as a health welfare missionary in Colombia, South America for 18 months, international work remains central to her career. Bringing nurses and healthcare professionals to international medical clinics in Central and South America is one of her favorite activities. As an international speaker, she continues to share her expertise across borders.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, and Travelers Education Group. She receives compensation as a freelance writer and editor. Tracey Long receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078766
Duration:
2 hours, 1 minute
Copyright:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

ADA Needs


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