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Diabetes Management in Older Adults
Module Description
This module is designed to equip health care professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage diabetes in older adults. With a focus on understanding the unique challenges faced by elderly patients with diabetes, participants will explore various aspects of care, including financial constraints, cognitive impairments, and the impact of Medicare on diabetes management. 
Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recall the unique challenges faced by older patients with diabetes, including financial constraints, cognitive impairments, and the impact of Medicare on diabetes management. 
  2. Evaluate and recommend appropriate diabetes medications for older patients living with diabetes, considering factors such as polypharmacy, cognitive issues, and medication interactions. 
  3. Make informed decisions regarding glycemic goals and medication adjustments for older patients. 
Module Faculty




 

Scott Pilla, MD, MHS 

Dr. Scott Pilla is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins. He completed internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview and subsequently the Clinical Investigation Fellowship in General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Pilla is a researcher and practicing general internist. His research focuses on the management of type 2 diabetes with aging, especially individualizing diabetes treatment to account for the preferences and needs of older adults. He is currently funded by a K23 Career Development Award from the NIDDK to study hypoglycemia prevention strategies in primary care. He is also an investigator on the DASH 4 Diabetes clinical trial, an ongoing randomized feeding study investigating the effects of a DASH-style diet on blood pressure control in patients with type 2 diabetes. 

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.

To avoid receiving an email every time someone posts to the discussion board, click the Following link.

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 CDR Credit
1 COP Credit
1 AAFP Credit
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