The South Dakota Department of Health is committed to supporting healthcare providers with accessible, high-quality training resources. This curated list of diabetes-related trainings includes webinars, online modules, and recorded sessions designed to expand provider knowledge, support culturally competent care, and improve patient outcomes. Whether you're working in a clinic, public health program, or community setting, these trainings offer practical insights and tools to better serve individuals at risk for or living with diabetes across South Dakota.
Diabetes Provider Training
This series includes five online modules designed to provide a comprehensive, awareness-level understanding of diabetes. The goal is to help providers effectively support, advise, and monitor programs and services delivered through community-based agencies, including Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Each module includes its own pre- and post-test.
- Module 1 – Diabetes: The Basic Questions and Answers
- Module 2 – A Closer Look at Diabetes
- Module 3 – Social Determinants of Health and Diabetes
- Module 4 – Prediabetes: The Crisis We Can Prevent
- Module 5 – Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes
This webinar explains what prediabetes is, how common it is, how it's screened for and diagnosed, and how individuals can reduce their risk. It also demonstrates how to use the South Dakota prediabetes resource, UndoTheRisk.com, to assess risk and connect individuals to a National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Change Program.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to explain the link between diabetes and eye health and identify strategies for empowering multidisciplinary teams to manage diabetes-related eye disorders. (Web on Demand – WD4732)
This recorded session emphasizes the importance of clear, intentional communication between healthcare professionals and patients—especially those in vulnerable populations. It also discusses potential communication barriers and strategies to overcome them.
This course educates healthcare providers on how to recognize and reduce chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It covers guideline-based criteria for identifying CKD, and reviews the latest clinical evidence for treatments that offer cardiorenal protection.
This training discusses the types, definitions, and epidemiology of maternal diabetes. Topics include:
- Maternal complications
- Fetal and neonatal outcomes
- Long-term health risks for infants of diabetic mothers
This recorded webinar helps healthcare teams deliver high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with the VA/DoD guidelines for treating patients diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It explains how the guidelines were developed, how to implement them, and which interventions are most effective for patient care.
This session shares practical tools and strategies to support type 2 diabetes prevention and engagement. Ideal for providers leading Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPPs) in community settings.
General Diabetes Training
This video highlights the importance of community partnerships and understanding your target population. (Suggested time stamp: 6:25–9:15)
This webinar explores the role of food insecurity in diabetes management and highlights culturally relevant nutrition strategies to support vulnerable populations.
This course covers the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their application in diabetes prevention programs. It emphasizes the importance of cultural tailoring and community partnerships (e.g., YMCA, faith-based organizations).
A valuable resource for healthcare professionals working with Native populations. Learn how to apply culturally competent strategies and build trust.
This series helps providers strengthen cultural awareness and communication when working with diverse populations. While not diabetes-specific, the insights are broadly applicable to patient care.