The Maria Holder Diabetes Centre of the Caribbean presents their:
Diabetes Education Series:
Part # 1: Carbohydrates and Diabetes Care Review (Paediatric Perspective)
Suitable for nurses, nursing auxiliaries, diabetes educators, medical students, nutrition and wellness coaches, exercise therapists and other interested health professionals working with people with diabetes.
These continuing medical education events are designed to offer updates and insights into the latest approaches to patient care and strategies to effective management. In engaging with the patient, health professionals must be equipped with the appropriate information to support the patient in their medication use, care schedules and recommendations made. Understanding the intricacies of exercise and glycemic control, can make a tremendous difference when advising a patient to exercise.
Suitable for nurses, nursing auxiliaries, diabetes educators, medical students, nutrition and wellness coaches, exercise therapists and other interested health professionals working with people with diabetes. CPE Credit will be available.
Part # 1: Carbohydrates and Diabetes Care Review (Paediatric Perspective)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5pm-9pm – Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael
Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 5:00- 5:10 | Welcome and Introduction to Pediatric Diabetes | Dr. Diane Brathwaite, Diabetologist |
| 5:10- 6:10 | Understanding Carbohydrates and Nutrition Considerations In Diabetes | Victoria Cox, Registered Dietitian |
| 6:10- 7:10 | Update on Pediatric Diabetes Management and Insulin | Cynthia Medford, Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse |
| 7:10-7:40 | Break and Dinner | |
| 7:40- 9:00 | Practical Workshop | Victoria Cox and Cynthia Medford |
BDS$55 – All participants or $100 both events
BDS$35.00 – Students
Payment:
Online: https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite
Barbados:
A & B Music Supplies, Sheraton
Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre
Hugo Boutique, Limegrove
Payment Pick-Up/ Queries: 246-253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com
The Maria Holder Diabetes Centre of the Caribbean presents their:
Diabetes Education Series:
Part#2: Approach to Diabetes: Updates and Practical Tips
Wednesday 1 November 2017
Suitable for nurses, nursing auxiliaries, diabetes educators, medical students, nutrition and wellness coaches, exercise therapists and other interested health professionals working with people with diabetes.
Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 5:00 -5:10 | Welcome | Dr. Diane Brathwaite, Diabetologist |
| 5:10-5:60 | What can we learn from Diabetes Care Models and The Diabetes Care Plan | Dr.Diane Brathwaite, Diabetologist |
| 6:00- 6:40 | Pharmacotherapy Update | Dr. Laura Layne, GP |
| 6:40- 7:20 | Important Conversations and Counselling : A Diabetes Specialist Nurse Perspective | Mrs. Kevamae Sobers, Diabetes Nurse |
| 7:20- 7:50 | Break/ Dinner | |
| 7:50- 8:20 | Updates and Practical Tips and Advice for the Diabetic Foot | Amor Forde, Podiatrist |
| 8:20- 9:00 | Diabetes and Cognition | Dr. Kristyn Kirton, GP |
BDS$55 – All participants or $100 both events
BDS$35.00 – Students
Payment:
Online: https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite
Barbados:
A & B Music Supplies, Sheraton
Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre
Hug Boss Boutique, Limegrove
Payment Pick-Up/ Queries: 246-253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com
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