Od-035768 Glycemic Management (Module 1): Hyperglycemia in the Hospital - Why Does It Matter?
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Type
On Demand
Credit
Yes
Description
This course offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to physicians, nurses, PA's, Pharmacists ... show more
Objectives
- Utilize appropriate insulin therapy to achieve a blood glucose target of 140 with the range of 110-180mg/dl considered acceptable for hospitalized patients.
- Describe the components of a physiologic basal-bolus insulin regimen.
- Differentiate between Type 1, Type 2, and other forms of diabetes.
- Identify the underlying causes of hyperglycemia in the hospital.
- Integrate a team-based approach in the care of persons with diabetes in the hospital.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Carine Nassar
carine.m.nassar@medstar.net
Organization
MedStar Health Research Institute