When:	October 4, 2005 - Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Where:	1415 S. California Ave Palo Alto
To Register:	(650) 723-6366
Email:	cecenter@stanfordmed.org
Fee:	$149.00 (Lunch Included)
Credits:	7.0 CE Hrs

This seminar will explore the revolution in diabetes management across the care continuum. This basics and beyond seminar includes the latest research, technologies, standards of care and teaching strategies.

Through lecture, small group discussions and case studies, we will focus on clinical application and approaches for providing excellent diabetes care.  We guar­antee that participants will leave the seminar feeling more empowered and confident advocating for excellence in diabetes care.

Registered nurses, dietitians and educators will and this program most benefcial. Enjoy a comprehensive review of “the basics and beyond” of diabetes management. Learn practical approaches to educating patients about diabe­tes self-management.

Program Highlights:

• Diabetes – Natural History

• The pathway to insulin resistance

• Why diabetes control matters

• Meds: Choosing the right agent for the right patient

• Insulin adjustment made easy 

• Management during acute illness and hospitalization

• Medical nutrition therapy

• ABC’s of Patient Education: Putting it all together

Faculty:

BEVERLY DYCK THOMASSIAN, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Special­ist and Consultant, Author, Nurse, Educator and Clinician, has specialized in diabetes management for the past fifteen years.  Her work experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist includes establishing outpatient ADA Recognized Diabetes Education programs to implementing innovative inpatient diabetes care programs for hospitals such as Stanford University Medical Center.  Beverly is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant, dedicated to improving diabetes care.