Diabetes - JCHiP
This course provides evidence-based strategies for the assessment and management of diabetes among community-dwelling older adults.
Target Audience
Registered nurses and healthcare providers focusing on best practices in chronic disease management, case management, caregiver education and support, transitional care, and geriatric evaluation and management.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the prevalence and significance of type 2 diabetes among older adults
- Apply evidence-based guidelines for monitoring older adults with diabetes mellitus
- Discuss strategies for coaching patients and caregivers to adopt appropriate evidence-based health behaviors and changes in lifestyle
- Discuss medications commonly used to manage type 2 diabetes among older adults
Nancyellen Brennan, CRNP, CDE
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC