OVERVIEW

Focus on Diabetes® (FOD) is a multi-year initiative that brings together the American Diabetes Association® and Visionary Partners from leading organizations in vision care to increase awareness about diabetes and eye health. These free continuing education courses help eye health and primary care professionals reduce the risk, treat and manage diabetes-related eye disease.

Focus on Diabetes: Communicating the Risks of Vision Loss and Effective Prevention Strategies

This module, consisting of three lessons, begins by instructing healthcare providers on the use of person-first, strengths-based language to motivate patients to undergo diabetic retinopathy screenings. The second lesson addresses the screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, along with the socioeconomic obstacles that limit access to these services. The final lesson emphasizes community engagement strategies, providing healthcare providers with the tools to work alongside communities in overcoming social determinants of health (SDOH) to improve screening access and facilitate early intervention.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

October 11, 2027

Focus on Diabetes Series

This online series highlight's the role of the eye care team in

four modules, focusing on recognizing risk factors for diabetes and encouraging screening for appropriate patients, while explaining the importance of lifestyle modifications to prevent and manage diabetes. 

CREDITS

Free – No Credit Offered

EXPIRATION DATE

October 31, 2026

Focus on Diabetes: A Closer Look at Diabetes for Optometrists

This is an updated module, focusing on appreciating the person-centered considerations involved in the treatment of diabetic eye disease, understanding the latest recommendations for person-centered, outcomes-driven pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes and how newer treatments affect diabetic eye disease specifically, and learning several approaches to effectively communicating with patients with diabetes and eye complications.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

August 26, 2026

Diabetes, Nutrition, and Eye Health: A Guide for Eye Health Professionals

This module provides essential information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle for individuals living with diabetes; emphasizing the crucial roles of nutrition and physical activity. Learn practical recommendations to empower patients to take control of their health and well-being.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, AAPA, CDR, APA, COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

October 31, 2026

Words Matter: Leveraging the Power

of Communication in Clinic Visits

In this module, you will learn how to efficiently communicate with diabetes patients in the clinical setting. This course gives insight into the essential components of effective communication and how it can positively contribute to the overall health and well being of the patient.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

November 11, 2024

Low Vision Rehabilitation in Diabetes Care

In this module, you will learn how visual impairment affects patients with diabetes. You will learn how to identify who is involved in the care of patients with diabetes and visual impairment and be able to understand specific strategies to assist patients.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

December 31, 2024

Diabetes Related Retinal Disease

In this module, you will learn how to recognize the burden of diabetes and diabetes-related retinal disease (DRD). You will discover the role of point-of-care artificial intelligence (AI) technology to screen for DRD. The course will discuss ophthalmic treatments for DRD.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, COPE, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

December 14, 2024

Diabetes and Eye Health: A Guide for Primary Care Clinicians

This course focuses on the current epidemiology of diabetes-related eye disease, recognizing how to foster collaborative care with other health care professionals involved in the care of your patients with diabetes as well as identifying the clinical stages and features of diabetic retinopathy.

CREDITS

1 Free CE (CME, ANCC, AAPA, COP)

EXPIRATION DATE

April 22, 2025

These education opportunities are supported in part by an unrestricted grant by VSP. 

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