This course is Lesson 4 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Managing Diabetes Complications." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Hypoglycemia

a. Causes
b. Signs/symptoms
c. Prevention
d. Treatment

II. Hyperglycemia

a. Causes
b. Signs/symptoms
c. Prevention
d. Treatment

III. Ketoacidosis

a. Causes
b. Signs/symptoms
c. Prevention
d. Treatment

IV. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome

a. Definition
b. Signs/symptoms
c. Causes
d. Prevention
e. Treatment

V. Case examples

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. State 2 ways to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. List 2 signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis.
3. Define hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome.
4. Identify how to appropriately treat hypoglycemia.