WMCMA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 13, 2018

"Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Practical Approaches to the Newest Technology in Diabetes" 1.0 CE

presented by Renee Taylor, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE

TIME:
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Check-In 11:00 ~ Buffet Lunch/ Networking 11:20 ~ Program 11:50

LOCATION:
Aljoya Thornton Place
450 NE 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125

COST:
Onsite rate (includes lunch and CE): $20 for members; $30 for non-members

*Early Bird Discount: Register by September 3rd for the luncheon and save $5*

TELECONFERENCE: $10

Application has been made for pre-approval by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM� board certified case managers for 1.0 CE contact hour(s).

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Our program this month will explore a facinating advancement in the management of diabetes!

Our Speaker will cover the following objectives. Discuss the FDA approved indications for use of the various CGM devices and the fundamental aspects of CGM technology. Review the FDA approved CGM devices currently available in the US, features of each system, product comparisons and how CGM features can be used to improve patients’ glycemic control. Describe the benefits of CGM as it pertains to certain clinical criteria and how real-time data can help improve glucose control. Review the accuracy data for each of the two CGM systems currently available. Identify the various clinical studies that demonstrate the clinical outcomes and improvement in glycemic control with the use of CGM.

OUR SPEAKER:

Renee Taylor, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE

Renee Taylor is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian with Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management. She has over two decades’ experience in diabetes care and has spent the last 12 years specializing in the field of continuous glucose monitoring. In her current role, Renee serves as a Medical Science Liaison for Dexcom�. Renee holds a Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition with a minor in Biochemistry and is a national speaker on diabetes and continuous glucose monitoring.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

Online registration is easier than ever! You can register online whether you are paying by credit card or sending a check - just click on the "Register Now" button below. You can also call the WMCMA office at (425) 329-9456 or email contactWMCMA@gmail.com to register and pay. Reservations must be prepaid or guaranteed by check, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover. Registration deadline is Monday, April 9, 2018. Please help us by registering early so we have an accurate count for room space and lunches. The cancellation deadline for this event is Monday, September 10, 2018. Questions? Contact us at rebekahb.wmcma@gmail.com or contactwmcma@gmail.com.