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A Close Watch: Intensified Management of Type II Diabetes

Product code: M158        

Overview:

This upbeat program emphasizes how intense management of type II diabetes can be integrated into an active, fulfilling lifestyle. Includes advice from experts in the field and from patients.

Diabetes Gestacional: Usted esta en Control

Product code: M144S-DVDS        

Overview:

Updated Info: "Diabetes Gestacional: Usted esta en Control" has been revised with updated graphics and statistics related to:

• Prevalence by ethnicity
• Overall prevalence
• Prevalence of developing Type 2 diabetes after having gestational diabetes

In addition, home blood glucose testing is demonstrated using a state-of-the-art blood glucose meter. Gestational diabetes is a common complication during pregnancy. With this program, mothers-to-be and family members will learn how gestational diabetes develops, and how to work with healthcare providers as a team to control this condition. The program provides answers to myths about gestational diabetes and insulin, and presents five things pregnant women need to do to control gestational diabetes.

Diabetes in Clinical Practice

Product code: M231R    Copyright © 2013
    

Overview:

In the United States, diabetes has become an epidemic. More than 25.6 million people — 11.3% of our population — are estimated to be affected. Just over one-fourth of these individuals are over the age of 65 while less than 0.26% are younger than 20. And, it is estimated that another 7 million people are unaware they are affected.

This course is designed to provide nurses in clinical practice with an overview of diabetes, risk factors and signs and symptoms associated with a diagnosis of diabetes, factors to consider when providing care to a patient diagnosed with diabetes and practical steps that can be taken to encourage adherence to treatment regimens.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define the types of diabetes.
• Identify signs, symptoms and risk factors for diabetes.
• Describe the roles of clinical and home glucose tests.
• Describe the importance of periodic and ongoing reassessment.
• Describe conditions to look for when assessing patients with diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes: You're in Control

Product code: M144S        

Overview:

Updated Info: "Diabetes Gestacional: Usted esta en Control" has been revised with updated graphics and statistics related to:

• Prevalence by ethnicity
• Overall prevalence
• Prevalence of developing Type 2 diabetes after having gestational diabetes
,

In addition, home blood glucose testing is demonstrated using a state-of-the-art blood glucose meter. Gestational diabetes is a common complication during pregnancy. With this program, mothers-to-be and family members will learn how gestational diabetes develops, and how to work with healthcare providers as a team to control this condition. The program provides answers to myths about gestational diabetes and insulin, and presents five things pregnant women need to do to control gestational diabetes.