Diabetes Management in the Hospital and Long Term Care Facility

Course Overview

Learn the Standards of Care and latest treatment recommendations for patients in the hospital and long term care setting. Examine various patient case studies related to selecting appropriate and individualized patient glucose goals, safe use of oral medications and basal bolus insulin, and ongoing diabetes care. Identify specific causes, risk factors and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in both settings.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Nurses/ Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Registered Dieticians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Medical Assistants
• Health Educators