Events

Creative Solutions in Diabetes Care & Education

September 26, 2025 7:30 AM - September 26, 2025 6:30 PM

Think outside the box to consider creative solutions to diabetes care & education challenges. Presenters will share expertise on combating clinical inertia within professional scope of practice, addressing challenges related to social determinants of health, communicating effectively to evoke behavioral change, educating clients on disaster preparedness, & forging effective community partnerships.

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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe within-scope strategies to address clinical inertia
2. Discuss ways to address needs associated with significant social determinants of health (i.e. unhoused/incarcerated)
3. List possible solutions to the challenge of eating healthily on limited income
4. Discuss effective client-educator communication and coaching techniques
5. Summarize disaster preparedness guidance for persons with diabetes
6. Recognize creative DSME-community partnerships that serve CO residents with diabetes

PPA Events Center
2105 Decatur St.
Denver, CO 80211

Tamara Swigert, RN, CDCES: UCHealth
Lindsay Schlichting, RN, CDCES: Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Speaker and panelist: Lannea Hand, RDN: Metro Caring
Daniel Bessesen, MD: University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
Katelin Larson, MPH, MCHES, EMT: Red Rocks Community College, Wellness and Outreach
Panelist: Dana Paine, RN, CDCES: Denver Health Pregnancy clinic
Panelist: Jennifer Whitmarsh, RN, CDCES: Children’s Hospital – Colorado Diabetes Center
Panelist: Martiza Orozco-Reyes, RDN: Adam's County Health Dept

Tent. 6 CEU.