OVERVIEW

Diabetes Is Primary^® (DIP) helps primary care professionals (PCPs) on the front lines of diabetes care master knowledge and strategies to improve patient outcomes. DIP is based on the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes (SOC)—the gold standard in diabetes treatment. These guidelines, updated annually, ensure that patients receive up-to-date, evidence-based care. Participants who complete this course will be prepared to put the latest evidence-based guidelines for diabetes care into practice.  

BENEFITS

• Free continuing education (CE) credit 
• Engaging and interactive online modules with reading points, videos, knowledge checks, and testing
• Downloadable resources

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is intended for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other members of the diabetes care team. This program provides an excellent foundation for any clinicians who are new to practice or seeking a refresher on the clinical management of diabetes.  

CREDITS

This program includes 9 CE courses (CME, ABIM-MOC, ACPE, ANCC, AAPA, CDR, AAFP, COP). 

EXPIRES

December 9, 2024.

DOMAIN 1

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Preventing Diabetes

• Classification of Diabetes Types and Diagnosis
  
  
• Prevent and Delay Diabetes

DOMAIN 2

Medication Management

• Non-Insulin Glucose-Lowering Therapy 
  
  
• Insulin Management and Strategies

DOMAIN 3

Comprehensive Diabetes Care and Transition Management

• Diabetes Complications Management
  
  
• Transitions of Care in Diabetes
  
  
• Diabetes Management in Older Adults 

DOMAIN 4

Empowering Diabetes Self-Management

• Optimizing Nutrition and Lifestyle
  
  
• Empowering Diabetes Self-Management: Motivation and Communication 

This program is supported, in part, by an unrestricted educational grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.