Full course description
Description
This training provides an overview of diabetes management in older adults, focusing on challenges such as polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, and fall risk. It highlights strategies for simplifying medication regimens, assessing comorbid conditions, and tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs and preferences.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers working with older adults, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and caregivers involved in diabetes care.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify medications with high hypoglycemia risk and strategies for deprescribing in older adults.
- Assess and address barriers to self-care in older adults with diabetes.
- Simplify insulin regimens to improve safety and adherence.
- Understand the relationship between cognitive impairment and diabetes management.