Activity Description: The digital transformation of healthcare includes changes related to continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery devices, internet-based health applications and delivery of care. This technology also provides opportunities that support decision making used by patients and caregivers for improving self-care and the diabetes care team in optimizing clinical patient outcomes and cost savings.
The Symposium, through team based and dynamic interprofessional education, will provide attendees information intended to develop their awareness and enhance their skills and abilities to navigate these emerging and rapidly changing technologies being used in the delivery of diabetes care, education, and communication.
Symposium Objectives:
1. Describe the basic concepts and terms associated with digital health solutions.
2. Discuss the applications of emerging technology in diabetes management.
3. Identify and apply new diabetes technologies in practice to optimize patient outcomes.
4. Explain how technology-enabled care can promote behavior change and close diabetes care gaps.
Target Audience: This activity is designed for individuals or groups of diabetes care and education specialists including RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Care Managers, Social Workers, Psychologists and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes, metabolic and other related conditions.