Programs for Health Care Professionals
International Diabetes Center offers education programs for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, pharmacists, students and interns. These programs provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities, and are taught by experienced faculty active in diabetes research, education and care.

NOTICE: The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements have severely impacted our ability to hold on-site conferences this year. All on-site programs for 2020 have been canceled. We have also canceled plans for online virtual programs for 2020. We expect to provide information about 2021 programs early next year.

• IDC Symposium for Advanced Diabetes Educators
  Our IDC Symposium explores the latest trends in diabetes care and education to keep you up to date and ready for new challenges.
• Advanced Strategies for Diabetes Educators (Canceled for 2020)
  Offers those who are experienced in diabetes an in-depth focus on advanced topics, diabetes technologies and comorbidities. Topics include advanced insulin dose management, continuous glucose monitoring and advanced nutrition.
• Clinical Diabetes Management for Primary Care Clinicians (Canceled for 2020)
  This comprehensive program emphasizes application though practice-based case studies and in-depth sessions on topics such as insulin therapy, hypertension, lipids and noninsulin therapies.
• Diabetes Foundations for Health Professionals (Canceled for 2020)
  This program builds a strong foundation in diabetes care and education through presentations and hands-on learning.
• Caring for Adult Patients with Diabetes (Canceled for 2020)
  Provides an overview of the diabetes care plan, nutrition therapy and classes of medication.
• Diabetes Care in a Backpack (Rescheduled to fall of 2021)
  Covers management issues for children and adolescents with diabetes in a school setting. Our program originally scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020 has been rescheduled for the fall of 2021 (date to be announced).

International Training Programs
Our international training programs are available for healthcare professionals practicing outside of the United States. Programs are held both on-location in the host countries and on-site at IDC. We have trained healthcare professionals in more than 40 countries including China, India, Russia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Call 952-993-1107 for more information.

Programs for Industry Professionals
Our customized industry training includes classroom instruction, interactive case studies, patient panel discussions and a review of current research to help organizations meet their marketing or strategic plan objectives. The programs provide a practical understanding of diabetes from the perspective of patients and health care providers, which will result in enhanced value in the marketplace.

IDC also offers online training that allows organizations to provide diabetes knowledge to their sales force and others within the organization.

• Diabetes Essentials for Industry Professionals is a foundational program for those new to diabetes or those in need of a refresher course.
• Advanced Diabetes Topics for Industry Professionals is for those with extensive field-experience looking to take their diabetes knowledge to the next level. The self-paced, interactive learning modules are engaging and help make complex disease information more understandable. Call 952-993-3830 for more information.

Consulting Services
IDC has helped hundreds of health care organizations, including the Indian Health Service, improve outcomes in diabetes care and education. Diabetes Connections, our three-phase consulting program, includes an organizational assessment, evidence-based training and extensive follow-up. Through clinically proven Staged Diabetes Management guidelines and algorithms, skill building and sharing of strategies to integrate diabetes care and education, we help health care organizations develop a systematic approach to treating diabetes. Call 952-993-3848 for more information.