Hypoglycemia Care Across the Lifespan Part 1: Pediatrics to Adulthood

After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:

1. List the current glycemic recommendations for pediatric and adult populations.
2. Distinguish between the hypoglycemia treatments for different age groups and length of diabetes diagnosis.
3. Identify practical recommendations for each age group to reduce risk of hypoglycemia.
4. Discuss technology that can aid in reducing risk of hypoglycemia.

This course is intended for: RDNs, CDCESs and NDTRs

Hypoglycemia Care Across the Lifespan Part 1: Pediatrics to Adulthood  awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Enduring (recorded) Webinar. 

CDR Activity Number: 188045 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741

Suggested Performance Indicators:

• 3.1.3 Tailors messages and communication methods to meet the needs of target audiences.
• 10.1.1 Demonstrates and applies age-appropriate education principles.
• 11.4.7 Evaluates, educates and counsels on the interrelationship and impact of pharmacotherapy on nutrients

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

Amy Hess-Fischl is an advanced practice dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, and certified pump trainer for over 25 years. Her work at the University of Chicago is within the departments of pediatric and adult endocrinology working directly with people with diabetes of all ages who use insulin pumps and CGMs. For the past 18 years, she has been the Quality Coordinator for their ADA recognized program. Amy served as co-chair of 2022 National Standards revision, published in February 2022. She was chair of the National ADA Education Recognition Program committee from 2019-2023. She received the 2022 American Diabetes Association Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award. She was also just named as Editor of the ADCES in Practice journal. She is an international speaker in the areas of diabetes-related nutrition, education program recognition, technology, diabetes prevention, and more. The topic of hypoglycemia is a daily conversation with all people with diabetes in her practice. She has authored numerous publications in the area of diabetes care and education. Her professional activities also include writing continuing education test items for the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and various practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving with sharks.

Disclosures: Amy is on the Speakers Bureau for Abbott Diabetes Care, Insulet, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, and Xeris Pharmaceuticals, however, she certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.