Behavioral Health in Diabetes Care 2025

This 7-module program supports a person-first, whole-person approach to diabetes care by integrating behavioral health strategies into everyday practice. Designed for certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCESs), social workers, and the broader diabetes care team, the course focuses on practical, compassionate care that addresses physical and emotional needs.

Overview

Learning Objectives

Recognize the interconnection between physical, emotional, and social factors that influence self-management and health outcomes.
Apply person-centered communication strategies to engage individuals with diabetes in collaborative, strengths-based care discussions that promote trust, motivation, and self-efficacy.
Assess behavioral health challenges such as diabetes distress, depression, anxiety, and disordered eating using appropriate clinical tools and referral pathways.
Implement evidence-based behavioral and nutritional interventions that support sustainable lifestyle and self-care changes across diverse cultural and social contexts.
Identify ways to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community networks to improve behavioral health support, streamline referrals, and enhance continuity of care for people with diabetes.
Recall ways to advocate for systemic and community-level solutions that reduce barriers to behavioral health treatment and promote equitable access to care for individuals with diabetes.

Funder Acknowledgement

This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

5.25 CME Credits

5.25 ABIM-MOC Points

5.25 ACPE Credits

5.25 ANCC Credits

5.25 AAPA Credits

5.25 CDR Credits

5.25 APA Credits

5.25 ASWB Credits

5.25 COP Credits

Contains:

7 Courses

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