This course is Lesson 6 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Diabetes through the Life Cycle." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Incidence
II. Treatment Options
III. Guidelines for improving care
IV. Geriatric Syndromes
V. Risks of intensive glycemic control
VI. Standards of Care
VII. Blood Glucose monitoring
VIII. Psychosocial Issues
IX. Case Studies

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the risks of poor glycemic control in the older adult with diabetes.
2. List 2 guidelines for improving care in an older adult with diabetes.
3. State 2 potential barriers for educating older adults with diabetes.
4. List 2 self-management education strategies that may be effect when educating older adults about diabetes.
5. List 2 standards of care when working with an older adult with diabetes.