Inpatient Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Management from Admission to Discharge - Online

Inpatient Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Management from Admission to Discharge - OnlineCourse Directors

Curtiss B. Cook, M.D.

Curtiss B. Cook, M.D. - Course Director
Endocrinology

Bithika M. Thompson, M.D. Bithika M. Thompson, M.D. - Course Director 
Endocrinology

This course is offered for Mayo Clinic Residents and Fellows only.

Managing diabetes or hyperglycemia in the hospital setting can be challenging. Inpatients with hyperglycemia generally fall into three categories: individuals with known diabetes, individuals with newly diagnosed diabetes, and individuals with hyperglycemia due to other causes such as stress from acute illness or certain medications like steroids. Regardless of the etiology of hyperglycemia, there is little doubt that uncontrolled hyperglycemia is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. 

Previous excitement over the benefits of tight glucose control in the critically ill patient has since been tempered by concerns about the dangers of hypoglycemia that occur with any attempt to tightly control glucose levels. Despite the controversies that exist regarding inpatient glucose targets, there is agreement among specialty societies that hyperglycemia in the inpatient setting cannot be ignored.

This activity is designed to provide basic guidance on how to approach management of the patient with hyperglycemia or diabetes in the hospital setting.  Our focus is the non-critically ill adult, non-obstetrical inpatient.

Duration/Completion Time: 3 hours (0.5 hour/module)

Additional Information
Participant Guide

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians practicing in internal medicine, hospital internal medicine, family practice and general surgery. Any specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or residents who care for inpatients with hyperglycemia or diabetes may benefit from this activity. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss current standards of inpatient care for the patient with hyperglycemia or diabetes.
  • Review current knowledge of the quality of inpatient diabetes care.
  • Describe general principles of inpatient management of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
  • Demonstrate how to employ insulin therapy in the hospital.

Participation in this Mayo Clinic activity does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 3.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/01/2016
Course expires: 
07/31/2019
Cost:
$75.00
Curtiss B. Cook, M.D.

Curtiss B. Cook, M.D. - Course Director
Endocrinology

Bithika M. Thompson, M.D. Bithika M. Thompson, M.D. - Course Director 
Endocrinology

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


 

Credit Statement(s):

AMA Credit

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 3.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$75.00
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