Diabetes Decode: Navigating Care with Confidence

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 38.4 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, which is about 11.6% of the population. Of these, 29.7 million people have been diagnosed, while 8.7 million adults have diabetes but are undiagnosed (~29%). These statistics highlight the significant impact of diabetes on the population and underscore the importance of effective management and prevention strategies.

Join us for an engaging and hands-on session designed to enhance your understanding of diabetes management. This educational activity will cover the complexities of the disease and provide practical, evidence-based interventions that can be applied in various healthcare settings. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or learn new strategies, this presentation will equip you with the clinical tools and confidence needed to effectively support patients living with diabetes.

Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and other interested health care professionals

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

1. Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of each.

2. Identify and implement current best practices in blood glucose monitoring, Medic*tion administration, and patient education on lifestyle modifications.

3. Recognize signs and symptoms of acute complications and long-term issues and identify appropriate nursing interventions.

4. Discuss new and emerging research in diabetes care.

Participants can earn up to 2.0 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development credit. Each nursing participant must be present for the entire session and must complete an evaluation of the session to receive contact hours.

Danielle Rogers, MSN, RN

Accessible via Zoom.

The presenter and activity planners have disclosed no conflict of interest or relevant financial interest. There is no commercial support and no endorsement of any product by the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing NCPD Department for this educational activity.

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