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Description: Understanding the wide array of medications available for managing diabetes and their delivery systems are critical skills for people living with vision loss, their families and professionals who serve them. This three-part series available through the APH ConnectCenter offers two pre-recorded presentations on diabetes medications along with a virtual webinar Q&A chat with presenter and Diabetes Educator, Kim Ladd about the information she shares in Parts 1 and 2 of this series. Please register for the whole webinar series to access the pre-recorded sessions. Please view the videos before joining us for our live Q&A session on November 17, 2021, from 5:00pm 6:30 pm eastern Instructor: Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ, CDCES Instructor s Title: VisionAware Diabetes Consultant Instructor s Affiliation: Virginia Dept for the Blind/Visually Impaired Primary Core or ECC Area: Target Audience: professionals, consumers, family members Pre-requisite knowledge: Lesson Plan Goal: increase participants knowledge of diabetes medications and delivery systems for persons with vision loss. Learning Objectives: Participants will 1. Identify different diabetes medications and delivery systems for persons with vision loss. 2. Discuss diabetes medications and their management for persons with vision loss. 3. Apply knowledge gained to be a part of choosing which diabetes medications will work best for the individual. Materials Needed: None |
