Caring for Adult Patients with Diabetes information

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, and diabetes prevention is a national public health concern. As a result, more health care professionals are becoming involved in caring for people with diabetes. This half-day program provides a brief overview of diabetes for those who need an introduction or quick refresher. Attendees will learn the basics of diabetes care for adults through lectures and hands-on learning activities. Through increased awareness about diabetes, attendees will be better equipped to care for adult patients with diabetes.

By attending this program, participants will:

• develop a better understanding of medical and nutrition guidelines for people with diabetes
• experience hands-on application of products that people with diabetes use: glucose meter, insulin syringes and pens, food plans and food labels
• increase confidence to care for patients with diabetes and answer their questions

This continuing education program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements for 5.4 contact hours. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if the program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification for their discipline. Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance.

Continuing professional education has been applied for through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Up to 4.5 credit hours may be awarded.

Substitutions are accepted at any time. Refunds are not given after the program has started. In the unlikely event the program is cancelled, International Diabetes Center is not responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.

All programs are in Naegele Auditorium at International Diabetes Center. We are located at the northeast corner of Highway 100 and Excelsior Blvd. Follow signs from Excelsior Blvd. to free parking ramp.

Park Nicollet Clinic—St. Louis Park
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416

A printable map and directions are available.

Contact any of these conveniently located hotels:

• Marriott Residence Inn
  3400 Edinborough Way
  Edina, MN 55435
  952-893-9300
  (Special IDC rate; shuttle included)
• Sheraton Bloomington
  7800 Normandale Blvd.
  Bloomington, MN 55439
  952-835-7800
• DoubleTree Park Place Hotel
  1500 Park Place Blvd.
  St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  1-800-222-8733
  (Park Nicollet discount 10%)

Note: Attendees are responsible for all travel and hotel arrangements and expenses.