Date & Time
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Name
RT - 03 Managing Diabetes Securely and Effectively*
Description

Given security restrictions and limited access to technology like continuous glucose monitors or insulin pumps, managing diabetes in correctional settings poses challenges. This session presents evidence-based strategies for optimizing outcomes for individuals with diabetes incarcerated for varying durations.

Educational Objectives
  • Relate the challenges of implementing a standardized diabetes screening and monitoring protocol for all people incarcerated in the jail
  • Discuss use of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary diabetes care team to provide individualized treatment plans
  • Describe a medication management system that ensures timely and accurate administration of diabetes medications

Level: Intermediate