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October 24, 2020
Day #1
9:00 – 10:00
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Non-Ketotic Syndrome (HHS) –
Alan Parsa, MD
• Pathophysiological changes
• Signs and symptoms
• Principles of management
10:00 – 11:15
Overview – Aging Population and Diabetes – Beverly
Thomassian, RN
• How aging effects on glucose homeostasis, brain and body function.
• Assessment Strategies for older adults
• Medical, psychological, self-management and social domains
• Screening tools to evaluate cognition, depression, ACE and distress
October 31, 2020
Day #2
9:00 to 11:15
Treatment Goals, Type 2 Medications and Safety Concerns
for Older Adults - Beverly Thomassian, RN
• Goal determination based on risk, cognition, functionality
• Diabetes Medications – Finding the Best Match
• Maximizing independence while keeping safety in mind
November 7,2020
Day #3
9:00 to 11:15 Pharmacologic Approaches to Manage Diabetes and
Co-Conditions and Lifestyle Recommendations for the Older Adult- Beverly
Thomassian, RN
• Insulin Therapy and Pattern Management
• Blood pressure, lipids and neuropathy
• Activities designed with the older adult in mind
• Approaches to healthy eating
• Action Pack for Happiness - Putting it all together
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
As president of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly Thomassian, RN,
MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, promotes excellence in diabetes care through
education, coaching and advocacy. Her clinical practice includes
consultation and case management of older adults living with diabetes.
Beverly is a Diabetes Nurse Specialist and is Board Certified in
Advanced Diabetes Management. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at
the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) and a visiting
professor at California State University, Chico (CSU Chico).
Alan Parsa, MD, FACE
Medical Director, The Queen’s Medical Center, West Oahu, Diabetes
Management and Education Center
Webinars will cover the following topics: Overview of the aging
population and diabetes; Treatment goals, Type 2 diabetes medications
and safety concerns for older adults; Medication and lifestyle
recommendations for the older adult; and Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic
non-ketotic syndrome (HHS).
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