Sugar detectives: How to uncover and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the pediatric patient to improve outcomes

Join us on September 10th for Sugar Detectives: How to Uncover and Manage Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in the Pediatric Patient to Improve Outcomes. This important session will focus on the challenges of diagnosing pediatric diabetes, applying updated clinical guidelines, and integrating individualized care strategies.

Attendees will gain practical tools to support earlier intervention, better glycemic control, and improved long-term outcomes for children. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, engage with peers, and stay at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

Event Details

Date: September 10th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Benvenuto Restaurant 1730 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Tickets are $75! CMEs, CEs, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, and ANCC contact hours Included. Use promo code: EARLYBIRD10 for a $10 discount until August 30th.

Objectives: 

• Identify current clinical guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and differentiating between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and teens
• Describe the pathophysiological differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how these differences influence treatment strategies.
• Implement evidence-based screening protocols for at-risk individuals, including criteria for early detection of prediabetes
• Select appropriate pharmacologic for the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including CD3-directed monoclonal antibody, insulin regimens, oral hypoglycemics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
• Understand new technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps into diabetes care plans to optimize outcomes.
• Understand the Role of Nutrition in Type 1 Diabetes Management, including carbohydrate counting and glycemic index education for families
• Understand the Role of Nutrition and Evidence-based dietary approaches in the Management of Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes

Thank you to our Palm Beach Pediatric Society sponsors whose generous support helps advance pediatric healthcare through education. This event is proudly sponsored by:

• Center for Child Counseling
• The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
• Thought Leader Liaison T1D – Diabetes US Business Unit
• VitalMD
• Femwell Group Health, LLC
• Organon Proprietary
• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Mead Johnson Nutrition

CE credits provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Palm Beach Pediatric Society (PBPS). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Credit being awarded: 2.0 ANCC contact hours

Physician Associate

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 2 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 2 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 continuing education credits.

Become a Sponsor

Corporate sponsors play a vital role in supporting our mission while gaining valuable visibility among key healthcare professionals.

We invite you to become a sponsor for our three annual educational events, providing your organization with exclusive opportunities to connect with top pediatric professionals in Palm Beach County and beyond.

Why Sponsor?

• Direct engagement with leading pediatricians and specialists
• Brand visibility among a highly targeted healthcare audience
• Opportunity to showcase your products, services, and innovations
• Demonstrate your commitment to pediatric healthcare excellence