Diabetes (Pt 1-3): Pathophysiology, Meds and Diet Bundle – 8.0 CE/Contact Hours

Description

Purchasing this course bundle will enroll learner in three courses:
1) Diabetes Mellitus Part 1: Pathophysiology (3.0 hrs)
2) Diabetes Mellitus Part 2: Medications for Treatment of Diabetes (2.5 hrs)
3) Diabetes Mellitus Part 3: Dietary Management (2.5 hrs)

This course bundle is appropriate for not only healthcare professionals, but for patients, families, and other professionals interested in learning all about Diabetes. Objectives include: define Type 1 and 2 diabetes, describe normal metabolism, compare pathogenesis and incidence of diabetes types, identify goals of diabetic medication management and hyperglycemia management, describe methods of insulin administration, identify 4 types of action for oral diabetic agents, and more; describe how intake of carbohydrates can directly influence blood glucose levels, differentiate between various diet therapies used in management of diabetes, describe how to modify nutrient intake to prevent and treat common complications of diabetes, and identify how diabetic complications can arise due to lack of dietary management. Courses are approved for Nurses (all states), Certified Case Managers (CCM), and Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC). Courses will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2023.