Diabetes Education Services
Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
Level 2 | Standard 13: Older Adults & Diabetes | 1.75 CEs
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Standard 13:
Older Adults & Diabetes
with Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
This course is included in our Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive
Join us live on March 17th for the 2026 update!
This Level 2 course fulfills the annual ADA Standards of Care component required for CDCES certification renewal. They also count toward your CDCES and BC-ADM certification CE requirements.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication & insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals.
- Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- State the components of a physical assessment, management of hyperglycemic crises, identification of diabetes co-conditions, and treatment approaches to prevent complications and promote the best quality of life for people with diabetes.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)
Earn 1.75 CEs
Activity Start and End Date: 8/4/2025 to 8/4/2027
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Standard 13:
Older Adults & Diabetes
with Coach Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
Course credits through AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACPE, ANCC, and CDR!
This course is included in our Level 2 | Standards of Care Intensive
Join us live on March 17th for the 2026 update!
This Level 2 course fulfills the annual ADA Standards of Care component required for CDCES certification renewal. They also count toward your CDCES and BC-ADM certification CE requirements.
We are living longer, and older individuals have higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes. The older population has unique issues & special needs that require consideration as we provide diabetes self-management education. Special attention and consideration of medication & insulin therapy intensity are required. This online course highlights key areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy for older clients living with diabetes.
Topics:
- Assessment and self-management considerations for older individuals.
- Strategies to prevent complications & maintain optimal quality of life.
- The role of the Diabetes Care & Education Specialist as an advocate.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for people living with prediabetes and diabetes across the lifespan and in different care settings.
- State the components of a physical assessment, management of hyperglycemic crises, identification of diabetes co-conditions, and treatment approaches to prevent complications and promote the best quality of life for people with diabetes.
- Discuss the steps involved in assessing and promoting well-being in individuals and populations while exploring psychosocial issues and considering social determinants of health.
Fee: $29.00 (Group Discounts Available)
Earn 1.75 CEs
Activity Start and End Date: 8/4/2025 to 8/4/2027
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour and 45 minutes
