Diabetes in Older Adults Part 2: Complications, Activity, and
Patient Education (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Kenneth L. Miller
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This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses.
Part 2 of this 2-part webinar series on diabetes in older adults explores the comorbidities and sequelae of long-standing diabetes. Clinicians will learn current best practices for assessing and managing neuropathy, retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, and peripheral circulation issues in individuals with diabetes.
For foundational content on risk factors, testing, and care planning, refer to the first course in this series: Diabetes in Older Adults Part 1: Risk Factors, Testing, and Care Planning.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare assessment approaches for identifying neuropathy, retinopathy, cardiovascular, and peripheral circulatory conditions in older adults with diabetes
- Analyze medical test/procedure results used in the diagnosis and clinical management of neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and peripheral circulatory disorders
- Implement American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards of practice when prescribing physical activity to mitigate the risks associated with diabetic comorbidities
- Develop patient education strategies for foot care management in individuals with diabetes
- Apply chronic disease management strategies to support health management and promote safe engagement in physical activity for older adults with diabetes
Meet your instructor
Kenneth L. Miller
Dr. Kenneth L. Miller is an Associate Professor and Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Division of Physical Therapy. He earned his PhD in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in 2024 and is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Common Comorbidities
This chapter will provide the learner with current evidence of the sequelae of long-standing diabetes and the effects of neuropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease on physical functioning.
2. Testing and Management of Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, and Peripheral Circulation
This chapter will provide the learner with common medical tests used to diagnose and treat comorbidities of diabetes.
3. Exercise Prescription, Activity Modification, and Foot Care
In this chapter, the learner will be provided examples of alternative exercise prescriptions addressing comorbidities of diabetes. Additionally, foot care education will be addressed.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Kenneth L. Miller.
