This event offers
1.5 CE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
This activity is pending submission to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is being planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies..
Additional Information
MCNP is excited to launch the first of our Ask the NP Expert webinar series!
Join us during National Nurse Practitioner week for an engaging and interactive webinar on: Diabetes in the Older Adult with a Focus on Hypoglycemia
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)
Featured Speaker:
We are excited to welcome Roberta Capelson, MS, ANP, an expert nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology and diabetes management. With years of expertise in caring for older adults with diabetes, Roberta brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion, particularly on managing hypoglycemia in this population.
Overview:
This 90-minute session will explore the complexities of managing diabetes in older adults, with a particular emphasis on hypoglycemia and its impact on treatment strategies.
The webinar will begin with a presentation covering key considerations such as:
Goals of therapy in older adults
The role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Navigating polypharmacy and concurrent medication use, including beta blockers and weight loss medications
The importance of diabetic education
Resources and guidelines to inform and guide therapy
Following the presentation, we will dive into case studies.
We welcome your participation, and if you would like to share a challenging case in advance of the program, please contact: c.mckinnon@mcnpweb.org
The webinar will conclude with an open Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with our NP expert.
Registration:
Please register at the link about to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link.
CE accreditation is pending, and there is no fee to attend.
We look forward to your participation in this informative and interactive program!
