.Stay up to date on the latest in diabetes therapy and earn CE credits. This year's program features the following presentations:
"Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period"
- Daryl Selen, MD
"Diabetes in Older Adults: What are the Unique Education and Management Considerations"
- Richard Pratley, MD
"LGBTQ+ Individuals with Diabetes: Person-Centered Care"
- Sarah Marotto, M.Ed., RDN, CDCES, CDOE
"Navigating Diabetes from Pediatrics to Adulthood- The Mental Health Approach"
- Anna Sabino, MSW, CDCES
"Using Endorphins Wisely"
- Matthew Bellace, MS, PhD
Purpose
This symposium is being offered to provide up-to-date information on the management of diabetes in special populations including individuals during the the gestational and peripartum period, older adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals in the transitional period from pediatric to adulthood as well as how to use endorphins wisely to reduce stress and manage emotions.
Target Audience
Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators (CDOE), registered dietitians, registered nurses, registered pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals interested in the management and research of diabetes and chronic disease.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been submitted for 5.5 Live contact hours through the Northeast Multi-State Division (NE-MSD) Association. NE-MSD is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants must attend the entire symposium and complete a written evaluation to be awarded continuing education credits.
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is a knowledge-based educational activity. Pharmacists will receive 5.5 Live contact hours (0.55 CEUs) for the educational activity. No partial credit is available. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0060-9999-23-069-L01-P
Registration
Program Agenda
Learning Objectives:
"Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy and the Peripartum Period: -Daryl Selen, MD
1. Discuss preconception counseling with their patient of reproductive age
2. Discuss screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes (GDM) in pregnancy
3. Describe the treatment of GDM in pregnancy
4. Describe postpartum screening of diabetes and prevention of diabetes after pregnancy
"Diabetes in Older Adults: What are the Unique Education and Management Considerations" -Richard Pratley, MD
1. Describe the prevalence of T1D and T2D in older adults
2. Discuss special considerations when evaluating older adults with diabetes
3. Describe technology use in older adults
4. Discuss newer drugs for the treatment of T2D and considerations for use in older adults
"LGBTQ+ Individuals with Diabetes: Person-Centered Care" -Sarah Marotto, M.Ed., RDN, CDCES, CDOE
1. Recognize best practices regarding gender literacy and inclusive language
2. Summarize barriers and stigma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals within healthcare
3. Describe health considerations related to diabetes and chronic conditions in LGBTQ+ individuals
4. Discuss the navigation of barriers including EHR/EMR, health insurance, and legal vs. used name
"Navigating Diabetes from Pediatrics to Adulthood- The Mental Health Approach" -Anna Sabino, MSW, CDCES
1. Identify different needs physically and mentally as child develops into adulthood while managing diabetes
2. Discuss both child and parent stressors during the beginning years post diagnosis
3. Describe communication strategies to incorporate mental health into appointment
"Using Endorphins Wisely" -Matthew Bellace, MS, PhD
1. Describe endorphins, endogenous neuropeptides and peptide hormones (e.g. anandamide) and the activities that facilitate their release, such as running, laughing, meditating, and helping others.
2. Discuss cutting edge neuroscience research that shows the connection between healthy lifestyle activities and decreasing stress hormones, increase ratings of happiness and quality of life.
3. Describe the importance of positive social support and other protective factors that improve mental health and allow us to be more resilient.
4. Discuss actionable coping skills for dealing with stress and loneliness, such as increasing face-to-face social contact, using the daily practice of meditation, increasing dietary micronutrients, improving lifestyle activities and exercise, using cognitive reframing and self-talk and volunteering.
