Geriatrics 247 - Diabetes in Older Adults

Course overview

Part I: Diagnosis of Diabetes in Older Adults Discuss the increasing prevalence of diabetes in older adults in the United States and elsewhere Describe how aging effects glucose metabolism Identify pathophysiologic factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes and how they are exaggerated in older adults Describe the screening process and recommendations for diabetes List the globally accepted criteria for a diagnosis of diabetes Part II: Noninsulin Diabetes Therapies in Older Adults Discuss the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Discuss 2 lifestyle modifications used to achieve glycemic targets for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus List 5 medications used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes State which medication is used as the first-line pharmacotherapy Describe the goal-based algorithm recommended by the American Diabetes Association Part III: Managing Diabetes and Dementia Identify and describe 3 risk factors for cognitive dysfunction in diabetes List 3 tests that can be used to identify cognitive dysfunction Describe how cognitive function negatively impacts diabetes management List 7 self-care behaviors identified by American Association of Diabetes Educators for creating self-management goals Describe 5 interventions that an OT can do for an individual with diabetes