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Diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions, and the way we manage it continues to change.
Are you up to date on the current best practices?


Whether you’re educating a newly diagnosed patient who’s completely overwhelmed or dealing with a difficult patient who refuses to follow the detailed plan of care…

…it’s critical you know the latest diabetes treatment options so you can give your patients the best possible outcomes.

Instead of hours and hours searching through journals… this online video training gives you ALL the updates in one place. The team of 7 highly respected diabetes experts have you covered:

  • New ADA, AACE, CDC standards and guidelines
  • Journal updates from: Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, Diabetes Care, JAMA Internal Medicine, Diabetes Therapy, Diabetes & Metabolism, & more!
  • The latest pharmacological diabetes treatments
  • The newest technology-based monitoring options

PLUS, unlike other courses that simply focus on pathophysiology, this course delivers advanced insights and tips:

  • Proven strategies to motivate your challenging patients
  • A handy diabetes medication reference guide, with combination therapy strategies
  • Evaluate fad diets and eating patterns for diabetes outcomes
  • Individualized meal plans to put into practice immediately
  • Address weight loss goals, including use of weight loss medications
  • A diabetes certificate afterwards, to showcase your diabetes expertise
  • …and so much more!

It’s all yours with unlimited, lifetime access to all the course materials – completely risk-free with PESI’s 100% satisfaction guarantee!

A Few Colleague Reviews of Your Course Speakers
5-stars
“Laurie (Klipfel) provided information in a professional yet relatable way. Her passion was contagious. I can honestly say that I have learned more with Laurie than I have in the past 5 years!”
—Tracy, RN
5-stars
"Great information on glycemic control algorithm and principles of type 2 diabetes algorithms!”
—Tracy APRN (on Tracey Long)
5-stars
"I recognize the benefits of dietitian consultation in order to best manage medical conditions.”
—Dianne, NP (on Jon Credenburg)
5-stars
"I will be able to educate my patients on the octet, A1c reduction by medication, importance of exercise for A1c, LDL goal, etc.”
—Claudette PA (on Matthew Kearney)
5-stars
"Better able to explain to pregnant patients the need for and reason for glycemic control and risks if that is not obtained.”
—Bonnie, RN (on Mechell Duran)
Diabetes Certificate Course
The Latest Guidelines, Medications & Clinical Technology

$919.92 Total Value
Just $249.99 Today – Don’t Miss This Savings!

LEARN ON DEMAND
✔ Earn up to 17.75 CE hours
✔ Includes up to 8.25 Pharmacology CE hours
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Unlimited access to all content
✔ Completely flexible for your busy schedule
Get The Complete Recording Package

Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
Course Highlights

  1. Practice advancing insights from 7 expert diabetes clinicians
  2. Earn up to 17.75 CE hours
  3. Includes up to 8.25 Pharmacology CE hours
  4. Includes 3 FREE bonus videos to watch at your convenience
  5. Discover the latest technology to support patient’s success
  6. Packed with the latest evidence-based practice updates
  7. Watch the videos at your own pace
  8. Crucial conversations to help patients stick to the treatment plan
  9. Strategies to manage A1C fluctuations
  10. Designed for: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, Dietitians
  11. No Risk! 100% satisfaction guarantee!
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Course Outline

Diabetes Medication Classes
  • Oral antihyperglycemics: alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, DPP4-inhibitors, meglitinides, SGLT2 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones
  • Injectable antihyperglycemics (not insulin): amylin analogs, incretin mimetics, GLP-1 agonists
  • Insulins: Rapid, regular, intermittent, long acting
ADA and AACE Practice Guidelines
  • Standards of care and diagnosing
  • Glycemic control algorithm
  • Guidelines for monotherapy and combination therapy
Comparison of Medication Side Effects
  • Medication decisions include side effects, organ effect, and adverse drug effects
Up-to-Date Prescription of Insulin
  • Insulin delivery systems: syringe, pen, pump, and inhaled insulin
  • Algorithm for adding/intensifying insulin
  • Patient education for storage, mixing and traveling
  • Multiple daily injections vs. continuous glucose monitoring
It’s All About the Food: Improving Diabetes Outcomes
  • Nutrient know-how: How they impact blood sugar
    • Is there an ideal macronutrient ratio?
  • Hot topics: EXPOSED!
    • Misconceptions about meal planning
    • The use of artificial sweeteners
    • Role of carbohydrate in the overall diet
  • Locking in behavior change
    • Meal planning tips
    • Medical nutrition therapy guidelines
    • Common resources
Which Diet is Best for Diabetes: Examining the Evidence
  • Dash diet
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Paleo
  • Atkins
  • Keto
  • Plant-based diet
  • Commercially prepared meals
  • Commercial weight loss plans
Meal Planning Considerations for:
  • Blood glucose control
  • Current diet
  • Meal preferences
  • Type of work
  • Medications
  • Socioeconomic
  • Cultural
  • Willingness to change
Specific Diabetes Management Problems Solved
  • Sick day management
  • Travel days
  • Weight loss
Motivational Interviewing: Know your Role with Behavior Change
  • The 80/20 talking rule
  • Stages of change
  • Behavior change strategies
  • SMART goals
  • Motivational interviewing techniques
FDA Approved Medications for Weight Loss (Effectiveness, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings, Cost)
  • Orlistat
  • Phentermine/topiramate
  • Naltrexone/buproprion
  • Liraglultide
  • Semaglutide
  • Setmelanotide (only approved for 3 rare genetic conditions)
Medications Approved for Short Term Weight Loss Use Only (12 weeks)
  • Phentermine
  • Benzphetamine
  • Diethylpropion
  • Phendimetrazine
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Register now and get 3 FREE BONUS Items

Your registration comes with a BONUS video bundle (a $109.99 value) full of insights and strategies to best manage specific diabetic conditions, such as gestational diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and diabetic foot ulcers.


Managing the Diabetic Foot
Cheryl Aaron, PT, DPT, CWS®

With years of experience as a nationally Certified Wound Specialist®, Dr. Aaron will discuss unique characteristics of a diabetic foot ulcer, the vital role of a dietitian and wound healing requirements in complicated cases.
Managing the Sugar Bump: Caring for the Gestational Diabetes Client
Mechell Duran, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, NBC-HWC, LCCE, DipACLM

Dr. Duran, who has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for her development of an exceptional diabetes self-management program, provides the latest information on gestational diabetes screening, treatment options and long term follow up.
Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Matthew Kearney, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Drawing on his years of experience as a primary care physician assistant, Matthew Kearney walks you through neuropathy complications, A1C goals, and ASCVD and heart failure risks.
Diabetes Certificate Course
The Latest Guidelines, Medications & Clinical Technology

A $919.92 Value
Yours Today for $249.99

Earn up to 17.75 CE Hours including up to 8.25 Pharmacology Hours!
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Meet the Course Experts

Tracey Long
Tracey Long, PhD, APRN, MS, MSN, CDCES, CNE, CCRN
Tracey Long has worked in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University, and UNLV. Dr. Long has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for 25 years, has developed diabetes education programs, and teaches a diabetes educator certification course.

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Laurie Klipfel, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CDCES, WCC®
Laurie Klipfel has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 20 years managing both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with diabetes. She has managed several hospital ADA-recognized diabetes education programs, is a Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in endocrinology and has a certification in wound care.

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Laurie Klipfel

Jon Vredenburg
Jon Vredenburg, MBA, RD, CDCES, CSSD, LD/N
Jon Vredenburg is a dietitian and diabetes educator with over 25 years of experience providing services to people from all walks of life. He currently manages worksite wellness programs with an emphasis on diabetes self-management. Jon, who is also a person with diabetes, uses humor as a teaching tool and has been featured on television and radio.

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Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN
Marlisa Brown is a Registered Dietitian, certified diabetes educator, chef, author, and international speaker, who was awarded the Diabetes Educator of the Year from the American Dietetic Association and Dietician of the Year from the Long Island Association.

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Marlisa Brown

Cheryl Aaron
Cheryl Aaron, PT, DPT, CWS®
Cheryl Aaron has over 36 years of hands-on wound care experience in various clinical settings. She has a passion for diabetes foot care and is a Certified Wound Specialist® with the American Academy of Wound Management.

Click here for information about Cheryl Aaron

Mechell Duran, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, NBC-HWC, LCCE, DipACLM
Mechell Duran is a pregnancy health coach who helps women with gestational diabetes by providing recipe ideas and evidenced-based information. She has over 15 years of healthcare experience as a nurse and family nurse practitioner with a special interest in diabetes self-management education.

Click here for information about Mechell Duran
Mechell Duran

Matthew Kearney
Matthew Kearney, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Matthew Kearney is a primary care physician assistant. Drawing from his practice experiences and the latest guidelines, Matthew enjoys educating multidisciplinary audiences on diabetes management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This comprehensive diabetes management certificate course sets itself apart from others (even those in the PESI catalog!) because not only will it keep you up to date on pharmaceutical advancements and best practices, it gives you evidence-based conversation tactics to get your patients on board with your treatment plans before their condition gets worse!

You'll learn about new medications, insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring devices, and other innovative tools that can enhance patient outcomes. Plus, easy-to-implement diet and exercise plans specifically designed to fit into a diabetic person's everyday life — even when they're sick or traveling.

Best of all, this course includes specific training in motivational interviewing (MI), a counseling technique that helps healthcare professionals effectively engage and empower patients to make positive changes in their behavior to improve their health and their lives. By learning these strategies — from a premiere MI clinician — you can enhance your communication skills and encourage patient adherence without resorting to frustrating negotiations.

Get the latest diabetes management information, along with the psychological tools needed to motivate your patients to adhere to your treatment plans from day one! Get started now!

If you want to stand out as THE go-to diabetes advocate, WITH the proven motivational skills to get your patients to stick to your treatment plans, then you NEED this certificate training!

While this course does not qualify you for certification, a certificate in diabetes management:

  • Puts your Enhanced Knowledge and Skills on Display. This specialized PESI training provides you with a deeper understanding of diabetes, its management, and the latest advancements in the field to improve patient outcomes. This increased expertise makes you a valuable asset to employers, colleagues, and patients, and a certificate allows you to show that expertise proudly.
  • Expands your Career Opportunities. With a diabetes management certificate, you become eligible for a wide range of career opportunities in various healthcare settings. The demand for professionals with expertise in diabetes management continues to grow, and holding a specialized certificate enhances your prospects for employment and advancement.
  • Shows Off your Commitment to Continuing Education and Specialization. Diabetes management is a rapidly evolving field, with ongoing advancements in research, treatments, and technologies. By pursuing a diabetes management certificate, you demonstrate your commitment to staying up to date with the latest developments in the field. It positions you as a lifelong learner and a leader in the field of diabetes management.

As soon as you register for this self-directed course, the materials are yours to keep, access, and review at your own pace, around your own schedule.

But you can only lock in savings if you sign up today!

With over a dozen hours of online video training, insightful commentary, case studies, and examples, you will have compelling new clinical strategies that you can immediately start applying in your practice! We encourage you to take the time to fully absorb everything. Watch the videos. Read the materials. Get your CE hours!

But, if you review all of the course materials and are still not satisfied, call us at 800-844-8260. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Diabetes Certificate Course
The Latest Guidelines, Medications & Clinical Technology

$919.92 Total Value
Just $249.99 Today – Don’t Miss This Savings!

LEARN ON DEMAND
✔ Earn up to 17.75 CE hours
✔ Includes up to 8.25 Pharmacology CE hours
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Unlimited access to all content
✔ Completely flexible for your busy schedule
Get The Complete Recording Package

Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
NOTE: No additional discounts or coupons may be applied to this course.
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