Free Educational Webinar: The Current State of Diabetes – The Latest on Treatments, Research, and Co-Occurring Illnesses

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Current State of Diabetes – The Latest on Treatments, Research, and Co-Occurring Illnesses
Quinn Nystrom, M.S.
Diabetes Advocate

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PowerPoint Handout

CE Information:

Center for Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6766. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CDR Activity #185725, Performance Indicators 10.6.3, 10.4.2, 9.2.1

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886558729-3843) for 1 continuing education contact hours.

AADE recognizes NASW, APA, and CDR as continuing education providers on the NCBDE list of recognized approved providers. The continuing education must be applicable to diabetes. Participants are responsible for contacting their respective state and discipline licensing boards to confirm acceptance of CE hours.

Center for Change is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

About the Presenter:

For the past 28 years, Quinn Nystrom has been sharing her and her brother’s stories of living with type 1 diabetes to over 300,000 people across North America. She is a published author of the book, “If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?”

In 2017, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed her to serve on the board for the Minnesota Council on Disabilities. She leads efforts to fight the high costs of insulin in America. She has worked with four Presidential administrations on how to lower healthcare costs for people with diabetes. Nystrom has been featured nationally on XM Radio, Newsweek, Washington Post, CBS Morning Show & Evening News, PBS Newshour, Glamour Magazine, Reader’s Digest and The Learning Channel (TLC). She received her Master of Science Degree in Communication Management from Syracuse University. To learn more about her, go to: www.QuinnNystrom.com.

Description of Presentation:

Diabetes is a chronic illness with no cure. Even though the lifesaving treatment of insulin was discovered 100 years ago, Americans continue to struggle with affording healthcare and treatments, resulting in poorer physical and mental health outcomes. In this webinar, learn about the types of diabetes and their prevalence, current treatments and barriers, and action steps to incorporate in patient care.

Learning Objectives:

Based on the content of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Explain how people with diabetes are more likely than those without to experience increased depression and anxiety.
2. Discuss how people with diabetes are 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder, as well as a heightened suicide risk.
3. List four best practices mental health clinicians can utilize in a clinical setting to help improve patient outcomes.

Training for:

Staff of Hospitals, Medical Centers, Mental Health Clinics, General Medicine Physicians, Psychiatrists, APRN’s, Psychologists, Counselors, Dietitians, Nurses, Substance Abuse Counselors, Mental Health Technicians for all levels including introductory to advanced.