Diabetes Care for Elderly Patients: A Nurse's Guide for Best Practices

Course overview

This course equips nurses with essential knowledge and skills to manage diabetes in elderly patients, with a focus on best practices in long-term care settings. Topics include blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, recognizing signs of hypo and hyperglycemia, dietary considerations, and promoting resident self-care when appropriate. Nurses will learn to individualize care plans, prevent complications, and support quality of life for older adults living with diabetes.