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Friday, September 16, 2011

Tenth Annual Basic Diabetes Training

10th Annual Basic Diabetes Training
October 20-21, 2011
Open to the first 40 registrants -- Priority given to first-time attendees from Utah

The Utah Diabetes Prevention & Control Program will cover:
·         Lodging for the nights of Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th for Utah attendees from more than 50 miles from Provo.
·         Must have a credit card to receive lodging with the “Diabetes Program” group (the room is covered, but not incidentals)
·         Meals: breakfast on day two, breaks, and lunch during the training
·         Reimbursement up $15.00 per dinner on Thursday and Friday for those travelling more than 100 miles to Provo
·         Mileage reimbursement for Utah attendees driving their own vehicle
·         Education materials
·         Comprehensive training in diabetes management principles provided by local experts
·         Certificate of Continuing Education Units 10.5 hours for nurses and 10 hours for dietitians or others
Training components:
Introduction to Diabetes
Nutrition Basics
Incorporating Physical Activity
Cultural Considerations
Hypo/Hyperglycemia Management
Complications & Co-Morbidities
Medications Review
Testing/meters/pumps
Interpreting and Applying SMBG
Goal Setting & Problem Solving
Psychosocial Adjustment/Behavior
Gestational Diabetes Management
Date: October 20-21, 2011
Place: Marriott Courtyard 1600 N. Freedom Blvd. Provo, Utah
Price: FREE
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm on 10/20; 8:00am - 2:30pm on 10/21
Who: Designed for staff and support teams in Utah
Questions?: Grant Sunada at 801-538-6896 or gsunada@utah.gov
Sponsored by Utah Dept of Health Diabetes Prevention & Control Program

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