Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know?

Description

This webinar aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks, prevalence, and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), with a focus on ketone monitoring and patient education.

Participants will explore data-driven slides, case studies, and clinical insights drawn from recent studies and surveys.

This 60-minute activity was originally presented on 12/4/2025.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize the prevalence and clinical impact of DKA.
2. Identify key risk factors and triggers for DKA.
3. Understand the role of ketone monitoring in preventing DKA.

Sponsor

This webinar is sponsored by Abbott.

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for diabetes care and education specialists, including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, PAs, physicians, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and other related conditions.

Disclaimer

There is no CE/CME credit for this activity.

Megan O'Neill, PA-C, CDCES   
Senior Manager, Medical Engagement 
Abbott Global Medical Affairs

Megan O'Neill is the Senior Manager of Medical Engagement with Abbott Diabetes Care, Global Medical Affairs, and is based out of Monterey, CA. She began her tenure at Abbott Diabetes Care as a Scientific Affairs Manager with the global medical team in 2018, then served as a Regional Director of the US Medical Science Liaison team at ADC. Megan obtained her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Iowa. She practiced as a PA in family medicine, endocrinology and diabetes in a variety of settings from FQHC to private practices to academia.

Pricing

This recorded webinar is FREE for ADCES members and non-members.

Access Period

You will have access to this training for a period of six months after you enroll, or when the activity expires on 12/4/2027 (whichever comes first).