Diabetes Complications Management

Module Description

This module is designed to address the aspects of holistic health care management, emphasizing the significance of person-centered care and evidence-based strategies in improving patient outcomes. By focusing on the identification and management of microvascular complications linked to diabetes, such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy, participants will gain an understanding of evidence-based strategies for effectively addressing these complications, including pharmacological interventions, lifestyle modifications, and preventive measures.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

Recall evidence-based strategies to managing complications associated with diabetic nephropathy.
Recall evidence-based strategies to managing complications associated with diabetic retinopathy.
Recall evidence-based strategies to managing complications associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
Recognize the role of diabetes management in microvascular complication prevention and management.

Module Faculty

Hope Feldman, CRNP, FNP-BC

Hope Feldman is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner that practices in a Federally Qualified Health Center in Philadelphia, PA.  She works across the lifespan from newborn to older adults and enjoys giving care within the family dynamic to understand the interplay between lifestyle and health.  In this setting, primary care encompasses preventative care, urgent care, chronic illness management (including diabetes, HIV, hypertension, asthma, etc.), substance use recovery support, reproductive health, and basic psychiatric support.  Figuring out patient centric care with folks despite the challenges in the systems around us has been grounding and trust building and remains core to her approach to care.  She has served as a member of the Professional Practice committee with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and has also served as a member, vice-chair and chair of the Primary Care Advisory Committee.  Collaboration with the American Heart Association with the Know Diabetes by Heart program.  She enjoys connecting with neighbors in various ways.

Discussion Board

This course will feature an Online Learning Collaborative that will utilize the discussion board.

Participating in the discussion forum offers a valuable platform for sharing insights, posing questions, and networking with fellow professionals in the field of diabetes care. Your contributions will help to shape upcoming discussions led by renowned subject matter experts. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage, learn from others' experiences, and foster a collaborative learning environment.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts an online learning collaborative (OLC) to provide a platform for individuals interested in diabetes education and related topics to exchange information, experiences, and opinions. Please be aware that the comments and content posted by users within the OLC represent the views and opinions of those individual users and do not necessarily reflect the official stance or opinion of the American Diabetes Association.

The ADA values diverse perspectives and encourages open and respectful dialogue among OLC members. However, the ADA does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of the content shared within the OLC.

By participating in the OLC, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. The content posted by other users is their own, and the ADA does not assume any liability for the content's accuracy, legality, or quality.

2. You are responsible for evaluating the information and advice provided by other OLC members.

3. The ADA reserves the right to moderate and remove content that violates community guidelines or is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to others.

Participation in the OLC is subject to adherence to the ADA's terms of use and community guidelines. The ADA encourages respectful and constructive discussions that benefit all members of the diabetes community.

Your engagement within the OLC signifies your acceptance of this disclaimer and your commitment to maintaining a supportive and informative environment for all participants.

IMPORTANT: Managing email notifications

After you post to the discussion board, you will automatically be enrolled in email alerts.

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Course Support

If you have questions about this course, please email professionaleducation@diabetes.org.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit 1 ABIM-MOC Point 1 ACPE Credit 1 ANCC Credit 1 AAPA Credit 1 CDR Credit 1 APA Credit 1 ASWB Credit 1 COP Credit

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