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Earn up to 15.0 CE Hours, including up to 2.0 pharmacology CE hours!

When you work with diabetic patients, you are dealing with a complex condition that will never go away.

And without effective management, the long-term outcomes can be devastating. If you fail to help your patients manage their symptoms, they can lose their vision, their limbs, even their lives.

What’s more, progress can be fleeting. Your patient may have a good visit… then a disappointing one. Between A1C fluctuations, financial worries, lifestyle changes, co-morbidities, new technology, and other challenges, it’s easy for patients and healthcare providers alike to get overwhelmed.

You need the most current guidance and the latest evidence to help keep your patients' blood glucose under control and prevent negative outcomes.

That's why we put together this 2-day training presented by renowned diabetes experts Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CNE, CCRN, COI. You’ll get clinical insights from years of practice, along with essential updates, straight from the August ADCES conference, including:
  • How to decode the mystery of closed-loop pump settings
  • The most valuable patient tools for tracking nutrition
  • New recommendations for oral and injectable medications
  • Simple approaches for minimizing and preventing complications… such as retinopathy, cardiovascular, dermopathies, and more
  • Patient education strategies that empower people to make healthier choices — without overwhelming or discouraging them
  • Live technology demonstrations of the newest pumps and CGMs
  • And much, much more!

Register now to claim your spot.

Includes practical clinical guidance on the latest evidence,
newest clinical practice recommendations, and technology demos.
Who should attend?
Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, Lifestyle Medicine Diplomates, and all others who deliver diabetes care in acute, primary, and community-based care settings.

Diabetes Management Certificate Course

September 28–29 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Central
Valued at $459.99
Just $299.99 Today — Stunning Savings!
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CE Amount
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
The Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Educators (CBDCE) recognizes continuing education provided by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Approved Providers. PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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Flexibility to meet your learning needs!
TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS!

Live Access Pass
You can earn up to 15 CE hours!
  • 2-day LIVE training (Sept. 28–29, 2023)
  • Get your questions answered by leading experts
  • Online chat with colleagues across the country
  • Timely access to on-demand bonus sessions
  • 30-day access to the live conference sessions afterward*
REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND LIVE!
On-Demand Pass
You can earn up to 15 CE hours!
  • Same amazing content
  • Unlimited access to all conference sessions
  • Watch the videos at your own pace and schedule
  • Unlimited access to all handouts
  • Completely flexible learning for your busy schedule
PRE-ORDER NOW TO WATCH ON-DEMAND!
*Please note you would need to watch the presentations that are being presented live in order to receive live credit.

Watch live online or access the training course afterward. Whichever way you choose... you will unlock the must-know diabetes updates that you don't want to miss out on!

Diabetes Management Certificate Course
September 28–29 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Central
Valued at $459.99
Just $299.99 Today — Stunning Savings!
REGISTER NOW!


CE Amount
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
The Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Educators (CBDCE) recognizes continuing education provided by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Approved Providers. PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Can't attend? Click here to register for the on-demand course.
Meet Your Faculty
Jennifer Okemah
Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES
Jennifer Okemah is the owner of a diabetes and nutrition private practice with incorporated telehealth technology. Demonstrated history of management and directorial positions working in the hospital, outpatient, and physician clinics. Exceptionally skilled in diabetes technology devices such as Insulin Pumps, CGMs, meters, apps, and computer data programs. Focus on patient education for disease management of Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Management and Sports Nutrition. Strong education professional with a foundation of a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Washington State University and a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Click here for information about Jennifer Okemah.
Tracey Long
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CNE, CCRN, COI
As a registered nurse for 36 years, Dr. Long has worked in critical care, emergency medicine, primary care, and endocrinology. She is a Professor of Nursing at Roseman University and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for 25 years and teaches a certified diabetes educator review course. She teaches medical Spanish and one of her favorite activities is taking nurses and allied healthcare professionals each summer to offer free medical clinics to underserved communities around the world with her non-profit organization bridgesforhealth.org As a published author she has written a book on how to thrive with diabetes not just survive, three children's health books, three books on family history and many professional research articles. She married her college sweetheart, and they have their own “Long Legacy” of 6 children who teach her what's really important in life.
Click here for information about Tracey Long.

Join us for the Diabetes Management Certificate Course and break down the latest evidence to drive new standards of diabetes care into your own practice. You'll train with two leading diabetes authorities, Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CNE, CCRN, COI, as they share the latest on diabetes guidelines, nutrition counseling, & so much more!

We guarantee you will advance your knowledge and skills to be able to deliver the very best care to your patients with diabetes. Here's what's included in this comprehensive diabetes update:

Pathophysiology
  • History of an old disease in modern times
  • Causes & types of diabetes
  • Risk factors
Diagnosing DM
  • Diagnostic criteria
  • Lab tests
  • Clinical presentation
  • ADA and AACE standards
Treatments for Diabetes Mellitus
  • Nonpharmacological treatments
  • Nutrition therapy — meal planning — food as medicine
  • Exercise therapy
  • Weight control and loss
  • Oral medications
  • Injectables
  • Insulins
Using Technology to Monitor Diabetes Control —
with Demos!
  • Standard glucometers
  • Continuous glucose meters
  • Artificial Pancreas technology
Complications of diabetes mellitus
(management and prevention)
  • Acute hypoglycemia
  • DKA and HNS
  • Complications by body systems
  • Mental health risk factors
Behavior Change and Teaching Strategies
  • Adult learning theory
  • Behavior change theories
  • Helping people improve habits of health
Creating and Administering a Diabetes Education Program
  • Diabetes Prevention Program
  • AADE accreditation process
  • Creating and marketing a diabetes program
Preparing to become a Certified Diabetes Care
and Education Specialist
  • Exam qualifications and eligibility
  • Test blueprint
  • Overcoming test anxiety
  • The Role of the CDCES and job openings
>> Click here for the conference objectives and outline.
Join us to:
  • Discover best practices in clinical care and diabetes self-management
  • Find out what's new with continuous glucose monitoring
  • Earn up to 15.0 CE hours, including up to 2.0 pharmacology CE hours
  • See demonstrations of the latest diabetes electronic equipment
  • Build your professional network
Diabetes Management Certificate Course
September 28–29 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Central
Valued at $459.99
Just $299.99 Today — Stunning Savings!
REGISTER NOW!


CE Amount
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
The Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Educators (CBDCE) recognizes continuing education provided by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Approved Providers. PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Can't attend? Click here to register for the on-demand course.
How You'll Feel the Next Day in Your Practice Setting

CONFIDENT to safely care for patients with Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational Diabetes

EQUIPPED to initiate technology in your diabetes management plans

PREPARED to develop management plans for patients with diabetes

ENERGIZED to provide evidence-based care to all patients with diabetes!

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Course Outline & Lesson Titles
September 28–29, 2023
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Central

Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the history of diabetes mellitus.
  2. Outline the causes of diabetes mellitus.
  3. Describe the pathophysiology of diabetes among the 4 types.
  4. Outline the diagnostic criteria for each of the 4 types of diabetes.
  5. Describe the testing tools for diagnosing DM.
  6. Explain the clinical symptoms for each type of DM.
  7. Differentiate between the ADA and AACE standards of care and diagnosing.
Topics:
  • A history of diabetes mellitus
  • Causes of diabetes mellitus
  • Pathophysiology of diabetes
  • Different types of diabetes mellitus
  • Diagnostic criteria
  • Testing tools
  • Clinical symptoms
Diabetes Management Strategies
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explore how mass reduction and weight control to control hyperglycemia.
  2. Integrate a physical activity plan…exercise therapy...How much? What kind?
  3. Compare 7 self-management standards from ADA and ADCES.
Topics:
  • ADA and AACE standards of care
  • 7 Self-Management Strategies
  • Mass reduction/weight loss strategies
  • Movement (exercise) guidelines
Nutrition Management
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Utilize food as medicine! Learn the impact of macro and micronutrients on disease.
  2. Compare and contrast different systems of nutrition management.
  3. Describe resources and tools for nutrition.
Topics:
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Macro and Micronutrients
  • Systems of Nutrition Planning
  • Tools for tracking nutrition
Monitoring Diabetes Control
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Outline glycemic target goals for ages.
  2. Explain methods of self-monitoring.
  3. Describe continuous blood glucose testing methods and systems.
  4. Explain pattern interpretation and management.
  5. List various monitoring devices and systems.
Topics:
  • Glycemic target goals
  • Self-monitoring
  • Continuous blood glucose testing
  • Pattern interpretation and control
Using Technology for Diabetes Success
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe current technology choices for insulin delivery.
  2. Compare existing insulin pumps.
  3. Explain the use of the CGM.
  4. Discuss the technology for the artificial pancreas.
Topics:
  • Smart pens and insulin delivery gadgets
  • Insulin pumps
  • Understanding how to use CGM monitors
  • The artificial pancreas
Oral Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the 9 categories of oral antihyperglycemics.
  2. Describe the organ, action, side effects, and impact on A1c.
  3. Compare the ADA and AACE pharmacology recommendations & decision tree.
Topics:
  • Classes of oral antihyperglycemics
  • Action, side effects, and impact on A1c
  • Monotherapy, dual and mixed therapy
  • Nonpharmacological therapies
Injectable Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe how the injectable antihyperglycemics function in the body.
  2. List the various insulins by the time of action, peak, and duration.
  3. Explain various insulin delivery devices.
Topics:
  • Injectable antihyperglycemics (not insulin)
  • Insulins
  • Action, side effects, and impact on A1c
Acute Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for hypoglycemia.
  2. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for DKA.
  3. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome.
Topics:
  • Hypoglycemia
  • DKA
  • Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for neuropathy.
  2. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for retinopathy.
  3. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for diabetic dermopathies.
  4. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for cardiovascular complications.
  5. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for nephropathy.
  6. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for musculoskeletal complications.
  7. Describe the causes, types, clinical symptoms, and treatment for reproductive system complications.
Topics:
  • Neuropathy
  • Retinopathy
  • Dermopathies
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Nephropathy
  • Musculoskeletal complications
  • Reproductive system complications
Special Populations and Issues
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Address special topics for the lifespan: childhood, teens, young adult, adult, and the elderly.
  2. Discuss sick day guidelines.
  3. Describe recommendations for traveling with diabetes.
Topics:
  • Issues for children with diabetes
  • Issues for teens and young adults with diabetes
  • Issues for adults and the elderly with diabetes
  • Sick day rules
  • Traveling with Diabetes
Prediabetes and Obesity
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Discuss the diabetes prevention program.
  2. Explain prediabetes treatment recommendations.
  3. List 3 strategies to treat obesity.
Topics:
  • Diabetes Prevention
  • Prediabetes treatment
  • Strategies for obesity
Mental Health and Behavior Change
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the impact of mental health on blood glucose.
  2. Compare and contrast common mental health challenges for people with diabetes.
  3. Discuss behavior change theories.
  4. Identify strategies to overcome resistance.
Topics:
  • Behavior change theories
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strategies to help people make healthier choices
  • The role of coaching people with diabetes
Developing and Administering a Diabetes Education Program
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain how to complete a community needs assessment for a diabetes education program.
  2. Describe the components of the Diabetes Prevention Plan course.
  3. Identify the steps on how to create a diabetes program.
  4. Compare ideas on how to market a diabetes education program.
  5. Outline 6 resources for clients and healthcare professionals for diabetes.
Topics:
  • Options for accreditation or certification programs
  • Components of an accredited diabetes education program
  • Resources for Diabetes Educators
Teaching Effectively People with Diabetes
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain adult learning theory.
  2. Describe teaching for different age groups and genders.
  3. Identify behavior change theories and strategies for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
  4. Assess and educate for substance abuse.
Topics:
  • Adult learning theory: pedagogy and androgogy
  • Patient education strategies
  • Tools for teaching
  • Teaching techniques
Becoming a CDCES/BC-ADM: Qualifying and Preparing for the
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certification
Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the CDCES exam blueprint topics and categories of content.
  2. Explain the exam qualification and application process.
  3. List 6 strategies for study to prepare for the CDCES exam.
  4. Outline the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist roles and responsibilities.
Topics:
  • Exam eligibility requirements
  • Exam blueprint
  • Exam process and application
  • Strategies for study
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist roles and responsibilities
Diabetes Management Certificate Course
September 28–29 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Central
Valued at $459.99
Just $299.99 Today — Stunning Savings!
REGISTER NOW!


CE Amount
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
The Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Educators (CBDCE) recognizes continuing education provided by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Approved Providers. PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Can't attend? Click here to register for the on-demand course.
NOTE: No additional discounts or coupons may be applied to this course.
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