Diabetes
This unique program takes the overwhelming amount of information available to diabetics and makes it fun and manageable. Interactive scenarios provide information on basic medication use, hypo & hyperglycemia management, carbohydrate planning through a virtual grocery store, and much more. The users can use this program as a reference and revisit for both questions and refresher. A key feature of the program is creating scenarios where the user begins to develop basic critical thinking skills, such as when is a blood glucose dangerous and what to do to counter the danger. Preventative techniques are emphasized so daily living activities are simplified. Activities such as exercise, food selection and recognizing common diabetes complications are included in the scenarios. Through interactivity, the program is both informative and enjoyable creating a learning experience better than traditional techniques.
Program Objectives
- Gain an simple understanding of the different types of diabetes, including Type 1 and Type 2.
- Learn to identify the symptoms of diabetes.
- Understand the potential complications of diabetes if it is not managed effectively.
- Discover practical strategies for managing diabetes, including diet, exercise, medication, and monitoring blood sugar levels.
- Understand the importance of lifestyle choices in diabetes management and how to make and maintain healthy changes.
- Equip caregivers and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to support individuals with diabetes effectively.
Who Should Take This Course
- Whether you are a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone living with diabetes, this program offers clear, practical guidance on understanding and managing this condition. Our interactive approach ensures that learning is engaging, accessible, and easy to apply in real-life situations. Information in the program is obtained through renowned sources, including professional societies and the American Diabetes Association.
- Employers looking to help reduce the impact of diabetes on productivity can find this program valuable.
- Faculty
Rose Healy
- Throughout her career and as the subject matter expert in diabetes, Rose has promoted a positive image of professional nursing and is well-recognized as a leader in nursing practice across the healthcare system. She is an inspirational example of the impact of specialty nursing on standards of care to improve outcomes and enhance patient quality of life. Rose is an exemplary role model for nursing staff and a compassionate advocate and teacher for patients and families.
- Rose engenders a spirit of collaboration across disciplines that has facilitated the establishment and implementation of protocols and guidelines vital to safe patient management. She has been instrumental in countless initiatives directed at meeting educational needs to avoid significant adverse events, medication errors, and rehospitalization. An education program led by Rose reduced the readmission rate of patients for the liver service by 30%. She also initiated the Apple Project which has become standard practice at UCLA.