Pediatric Diabetes: Diagnosing, Managing, & Treating
Course Overview
Gain expert insights on the latest in diagnosing pediatric diabetes, effective management strategies, and cutting-edge treatment options. Enhance your skills with practical approaches and real-world case studies to improve patient outcomes in both community and clinical settings. Learn the crucial role of school and camp nurses in supporting children with diabetes and promoting their well-being. Discover advanced techniques to provide comprehensive care and support for young patients with diabetes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Define the key diagnostic criteria for pediatric diabetes.
- Identify effective management strategies for children with diabetes in community settings.
- Identify the role of school and camp nurses in supporting pediatric diabetes care.
- Describe evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
About the Author/Presenter
Cindy K. Lybarger
Cindy has been a pediatric nurse for over 40 years and a nurse practitioner for over 30 years. She began her career as a pediatric critical care nurse and has worked as a staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, diabetes nurse educator, and is currently in practice as a nurse practitioner, in the Children’s Diabetes Program at Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She holds a master's degree in child and adolescent nursing from Vanderbilt University and a post-master's certificate as a family nurse practitioner. She is certified as a diabetes care and education specialist and a family nurse practitioner. She was the Quality Coordinator of the American Diabetes Association-recognized education program at Monroe Carell from 2003 until she retired from that role in 2023. She holds a faculty appointment in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, as senior associate. Her research interest is using technology to help teens with type 1 diabetes. She is the author of the programmed learning course "Diabetes in Children" through Colibri group, with the fifth edition to be released next year.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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