A Full Day of Multidisciplinary Learning and Hands-On Practice
This one-day program brings together experts from pharmacy, podiatry, optometry and diabetes education to explore diabetes care from every angle—culminating in hands-on training with glucometers and A1C test kits you can put to use right away.
PREVIEW FULL AGENDA AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM | Welcome & Introductions
9:05 AM | Pharmacology (1.0 CE)
Dr. Anne Misher, PHARMD
Exploring A Clinical Pharmacist’s Perspective on Diabetes Management
Understanding medications and their impact on diabetes is essential to improving the quality of care for those in your care. See diabetes management through the lens of a clinical pharmacist practitioner. Explore the impact various medications have on blood glucose including those which can contribute to hypoglycemia or low blood sugars, and hear ideas for identifying, treating, and preventing hypoglycemia in clinical practice settings.
10:05 AM | Podiatry (1.0 CE)
Dr. Gary Rothenburg, DPM
Making the Connection Head to Toe – Education on Diabetic Foot Care
Explore the crucial connection between oral health and diabetic foot complications. Learn to recognize potentially life-threatening foot conditions, understand proper examination techniques, and develop effective patient education strategies. By mastering these skills, practitioners can contribute to comprehensive diabetes care while expanding their role in preventing serious complications and improving outcomes.
11:05 – 11:15 AM | Break
11:15 AM | Optometry (1.0 CE)
Dr. Tyler Glaze, OD
How Eyes are Affected by Diabetes
[Description TBD]
12:15 – 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch
1:15 PM | Diabetes Education & Care (1.0 CE)
Hannah Lochner, RD, LD, CDCES and Amy Stinson, MS, RDN, CD, CDCES
Essential Diabetes Management in Dental Care: Insights from Educators
Learn how to manage and support individuals with diabetes in a dental setting. Examine the role of diabetes educators in patient care, including how they assist in managing blood glucose levels, educate patients, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Gain the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate diabetes management into your practice, enhancing patient outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach.
2:15 – 2:25 PM | Break
2:25 PM | Hands-On Training (1.0 CE)
Hannah Lochner, RD, LD, CDCES and Amy Stinson, MS, RDN, CD, CDCES
Glucose Monitoring Workshop
In this interactive session, participants will receive practical training on using glucometers, gaining the skills needed to monitor and assess the glycemic management of their patients. Understand the implications of blood glucose levels and A1c readings for dental treatment, enabling dental hygienists to provide more informed and comprehensive care.
3:25 PM | Hands-On Training (1.0 CE)
Hannah Lochner, RD, LD, CDCES and Amy Stinson, MS, RDN, CD, CDCES
A1C Testing Workshop
In this hands-on session, participants will receive practical training using A1C test kits, learning skills to monitor and assess the glycemic management of their patients. Learn how to incorporate blood glucose and A1c testing into routine dental assessments to better manage patients with diabetes and effective communication strategies to educate patients about the importance of monitoring blood glucose and A1c levels.
4:25 PM | Closing Remarks
4:30 PM | Program Concludes