Diabetes - JCHiP HBS
This course provides evidence-based strategies for the assessment and management of diabetes among community-dwelling older adults.
Target Audience
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