Break the Cycle: How to Prioritize Diabetes Management in Therapy (Recorded Webinar)

Course overview

This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard MedBridge courses. The instructor initially presented a version of this course in January 2023 for a continuing education series for Pate Rehab. Diabetes is a complex, chronic illness impacting tens of millions of Americans. Extensive cognitive and physical capabilities are necessary to manage diabetes effectively and minimize risk of complications, yet it is rarely a focus in therapy. Diabetes complications, including acquired brain injury such as stroke, are common, and too often patients find themselves stuck in a cycle of complications stemming from poor self-management skills. This course will guide therapists through some basic knowledge surrounding diabetes and its impact on cognitive function, and ways cognitive impairment can impact daily self-management skills for people with diabetes. The course will also educate clinicians about key questions to ask that will spark functional ideas for goals and therapy tasks. Focusing on diabetes self-management skills in therapy is a rich and meaningful way to provide person-centered care.