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ForwardIowa Diabetes + Wellness Summit
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Purpose
The Summit will provide an engaging forum to discuss the latest practices, opportunities, resources, and tools for diabetes prevention, control, and management. National, state, and local experts will share innovative and best practice strategies to reduce the burden of diabetes and empower patients and their families to live healthier lives.
Target Audience
All members of the healthcare team who work in the treatment and management of diabetes.
Educational Need
Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management to maintain overall health and prevent complications. When a person has diabetes, the body either does not make enough insulin (type 1) or cannot properly use insulin (type 2). When the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use it properly, blood sugar builds.
People with diabetes can develop high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and triglycerides. High blood sugar, particularly when combined with high blood pressure and lipids, can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, amputations of the legs and feet, and even early death. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
According to the CDC, more than one in three U.S. adults (~38%) has prediabetes. More than 80% of those individuals are unaware of it. In Iowa, about 34% of adults have prediabetes, but only around 7.2% report having been told by a healthcare provider that they have prediabetes.
This annual event showcases the latest advancements in diabetes prevention, management, and care. Diabetes care is important for maintaining overall health, preventing complications, and improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes. It requires a comprehensive and personalized approach that includes medical management, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing support from healthcare professionals.
Planning Committee Organizations
Designed to promote leadership development, personal growth and career success for both high school and college-age Iowa youth, the FFA Enrichment Center has unique tools and resources to enhance the educational experience. Some examples include computer and science laboratories, future fiber optic connectivity for long-distance learning, recreational/exhibit space and breakout rooms for groups of all sizes. In addition, the 60,000 square foot center offers state-of-the-art conference center facilities that can seat more than 500 participants.
Travel
The FFA Enrichment Center is a beautiful and convenient meeting and conference center adjoining the Des Moines Area Community College campus in Ankeny, Iowa.
Driving Directions
From Interstate 35 (I-35)
- Take I-35 either North or South to Ankeny.
- Take the Oralabor Road exit (same as airport) & Go West
- If you are coming from the north, this is a right turn
- If you are coming from the south, this is a left turn.
- After driving about 2 miles, you will run into South Ankeny Blvd.
- Turn right onto South Ankeny Blvd.
- Turn left on DMACC Blvd.
- Turn right on SW Campus Court
From Interstate 80 (I-80) in Des Moines
- Take the 2nd Avenue exit north (Highway 415).
- Drive to Oralabor Road in Ankeny.
- Turn right on Oralabor Road.
- Turn left at the first stoplight—DMACC Blvd.
- Turn left on SW Campus Court
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
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EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Amanda Donlon, BSN, RN - Planning Committee Member
- Morgan Pavon, MS, RD, LD - Planning Committee Member
- Trina Radske-Suchan, PT - Planning Committee Member
- Paula Secker-Johnston, CAPM - Planning Committee Member
- Cari Seddon, RD, LDN, CDCES - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated through peer review by individuals with no relevant financial relationships or through attestation to evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
- Speaker's Bureau: Abbott Diabetes Care
- The financial relationships have not ended, and it is relevant to the content of the education activity.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Price
CANCELLATION POLICY
- All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected].
- A nonrefundable administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all cancellations.
- No refunds will be given three (3) business days before the activity start date.
- Canceled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
- Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.