PROGRAM
Making Diabetes Technology Work
OVERVIEW
The Making Diabetes Technology Work CE program from the American Diabetes Association® is designed to support the diabetes care team in primary care settings by enhancing their expertise in the latest evidence-based recommendations for the implementation and management of advanced diabetes technology.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
Engage and support people with diabetes through education, training, and shared decision making to promote ongoing technology use and continuous improvement in care.
Apply evidence-based practices to integrate diabetes technology into individualized treatment plans, tailoring recommendations for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, data interpretation, and crisis management (hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)) to optimize patient outcomes.
Implement effective strategies for incorporating diabetes technology into clinical workflows, ensuring sustainability and minimizing provider burden.
Recognize and address roadblocks to diabetes technology adoption, including financial, systemic, cultural, and access-related factors, with particular attention to high-risk populations.
Utilize technology-derived data (e.g., from CGMs, insulin pumps, integration software, and apps) to inform care decisions, improve glycemic management, and reduce complications.
Identify strategies to reduce information overload, device fatigue, and technology burnout among both patients and providers.
BENEFITS & CREDITS
3 free continuing education (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, COP) credits available.
Complete the bundle at your own pace with engaging and interactive online modules that include reading materials, videos, knowledge checks, and assessments.
Downloadable resources
EXPIRATION DATE
November 30, 2027
MODULE 1
Overcoming Challenges in Diabetes Technology Implementation
Examine the challenges of implementing diabetes technology. Learn clinical strategies to overcome patient-related obstacles. Explore gaps in diabetes care and consider how social and community factors influence diabetes outcomes.
MODULE 2
Putting CGM Into Clinical Practice
Identify features that differentiate the various types of CGMs used in diabetes management. Recognize the essential steps involved in integrating CGMs into clinical practice.
MODULE 3
Initiating Pump Therapy in People with Diabetes
Learn a practical approach to initiating insulin pump therapy for individuals with diabetes. Explore important factors to consider when selecting an automated insulin delivery (AID) system.
MODULE 4
Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Crisis in Adults
Identify the diagnostic criteria for DKA and HHS in adults. Assess evidence-based treatment strategies for acute hypoglycemia, including both outpatient and inpatient management.
MODULE 5
Diabetes, Data, and Interpretation
Learn how to gather and analyze data. Explore using CGM and ambulatory glucose profile data to optimize care. Discover how to evaluate and integrate the data from diabetes technology in today’s digital world.
MODULE 6
The Future of Diabetes Technology
Identify emerging diabetes technologies and assess their potential impact on clinical practice. Evaluate the evidence supporting these new and upcoming technologies. Learn strategies for staying updated with clinical knowledge in response to rapid technological advancements.
Halis Kaan Akturk, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado
Joseph Aloi, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Sue Brown, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Virginia
Daniel Chernavvsky, MD
Research Associate Professor,
Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia
Samar Hafida, MD
Assistant Professor
Boston Medical Center, Boston University
Thomas W. Martens, MD
Medical Director
Park Nicollet International Diabetes Center
Affiliate of Health Partners Institute
Katie McLean, MS, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Scott J. Pilla, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Devin W. Steenkamp, MBChB
Director of Clinical Diabetes
Endocrinologist
Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine
Howard Wolpert, MD
Director, Diabetes Care Delivery Innovation
Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
This program is supported, in part, by unrestricted educational grants from Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
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