Diabetes, Medication Management

Tools for Diabetes Management: Key components of the ABCDESSS

This is a short microlearning for Canadian healthcare professionals. This video is designed to introduce health care providers to the ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care, providing practical tools to improve patient conversations and diabetes management outcomes.

DURATION

10 min

PROFESSION

Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

# OF CREDITS

0

ACCREDITATION

Unaccredited

EXPIRY DATE

2025-10-01

In this video, Susie Jin explores the ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care, a comprehensive approach for managing diabetes that was developed by Diabetes Canada. She demonstrates how various tools, such as the Quick Reference Guide, can facilitate effective conversations with patients about their diabetes management, including glycemic targets, medication options, and lifestyle interventions.

Faculty

Susie Jin, RPh, CDE, CRE

Learning objectives

After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:

  • Understand the components of the ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care and their relevance to diabetes management
  • Apply the Quick Reference Guide and patient resources to support conversations with patients about their diabetes care and self-management goals
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different diabetes management tools in achieving optimal patient outcomes
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 0
Duration: 10 min

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Tools for Diabetes Management: Key components of the ABCDESSS

10 min

Duration

Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

Profession

0

# of credits

Learning Objectives

After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:

  • Understand the components of the ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care and their relevance to diabetes management
  • Apply the Quick Reference Guide and patient resources to support conversations with patients about their diabetes care and self-management goals
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different diabetes management tools in achieving optimal patient outcomes

Unaccredited

ACCREDITATION

Diabetes, Medication Management

Learning Category

Diabetes

Topic

0

Price

2025-10-01

Expiry Date

CAN-eng

Region/Language

Course Description

In this video, Susie Jin explores the ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care, a comprehensive approach for managing diabetes that was developed by Diabetes Canada. She demonstrates how various tools, such as the Quick Reference Guide, can facilitate effective conversations with patients about their diabetes management, including glycemic targets, medication options, and lifestyle interventions.

Faculty

Susie Jin, RPh, CDE, CRE

Accreditation

Unaccredited