UC Davis Health
Center for Professional Practice of Nursing

Managing Diabetes with Insulin in the Acute Care Setting | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Managing Diabetes with Insulin in the Acute Care Setting

Man checking blood sugar levels

This course will provide nurses with current knowledge and strategies for using insulin in the management of patients with diabetes. The course will review the pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and discuss the importance of managing blood glucose levels in the hospitalized patient. Initiating insulin therapy, adjusting insulin (basal, nutritional, correction), carbohydrate counting and insulin sensitivity will be covered. Case studies regarding initiating insulin therapy, adjusting insulin therapy and initiating and titrating IV insulin utilizing hospital insulin protocols will be discussed.

This class is only open to UC Davis Health employees.

North Addition Office Building, Room 1001
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Virtual

Date: April 2, 2025
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNMDIACS24-BRN
Capacity: 60 (in-person) / 60 (virtual)
Waiting list: Yes

Virtual Session Requirements

Follow the virtual participation guidelines, including being on camera, engaging in activities, and attesting to participation.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 6.83 contact hours.

Attendees will not receive C.E. credit if they are more than 20 minutes late; no partial credit can be awarded.

Registration

UC Davis Health Employees

Registration Deposit $25
Register

  1. Register through the UC Learning Center.
  2. Call our office at 916-734-9790 to make your $25 deposit by credit card.

Registrations are approved after your deposit is received. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class.

Cancellation must be requested five days before the class date to receive a deposit refund.

Coordinator

Logan Bramble
Health Professions Education Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.