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Caring for Adult Patients with Diabetes schedule

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7:30 a.m. – Registration and light breakfast

7:45 – Overview of Diabetes

• Describe different types of diabetes, including
  prediabetes and the diagnostic criteria

8:25 – Nutrition and Activity Basics

• Describe carbohydrate counting and
  food-plan guidelines
• Describe the effect of physical activity on blood
  glucose levels

9:05 – Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Explain simple steps for accurate blood glucose
  meter testing

9:25 – Practice What You Have Learned: Breakout Sessions
(snack and beverage available)

• Glucose meters
• Carbohydrate counting
• Injectable pen devices

10:30 – Oral Agents and Non-insulin Injectable Therapies

• List oral and non-insulin injectable agents and
  their side effects

10:55 – The Ins and Outs of Insulin Therapy

• Explain the different types of insulin and insulin regimens

11:30 – Day-to-Day Management

• Identify the standards of care for people with diabetes
• Discuss guidelines for hypoglycemia and
  sick-day management

11:45 – Breakout Sessions: Diabetes Care in Your Practice Setting

• Discuss patient care issues in your practice setting

12:15 p.m. – Adjourn