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Meeting Patients Where They Are: Foundations of Diabetes Care & Patient Education (Part 1 of 3)

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

Session 1 – May 28, 12:00–1:00 pm
Title: Meeting Patients Where They Are: Foundations of Diabetes Care & Patient Education

Session overview:
This introductory session will set the stage for the series by briefly reviewing diabetes types and then focusing on how to meet patients where they are through whole-person intake, trust-building, and clear, non judgmental patient education that acknowledges trauma, stress, and social determinants of health.

Session outline:
1.    Brief overview of diabetes types (context-setting)
2.    Whole-person intake in communities with high social needs
3.    Practical patient education & communication
4.    Addressing stigma, bias, and self blame
5.    Q&A / discussion

CEUs will be offered pending approval. To register, RSVP below!
 

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Part 1: Meeting Patients Where They Are: Foundations of Diabetes Care & Patient Education

Wednesday, May 28 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Focus areas include diabetes basics, whole-person intake, trust-building, clear patient education, and addressing stigma, bias, and self-blame.

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Part 2: Making Data Meaningful: Lifestyle Change & CGM in Primary Care

Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM

This session will focus on using CGM data to support realistic lifestyle changes in primary care, including team roles, workflows, and patient counseling.

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Part 3: Real-World Medication Management: Diabetes Pharmacotherapy in Community Health Centers

Wednesday, June 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM

This session will focus on practical diabetes medication management, including medication selection, safety, side effects, adherence, and collaborative care team approaches.

To Register Click Here