Diabetes Mellitus Module 1 – Diabetes Mellitus Foundations and Goals

Brought to you by the Center for Lifelong Learning with a special thank you to the content developers, Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDE and Alefiya Faizullabhoy, MS, RD, CDE, CDN. Planned with The Diabetes DPG.

This module will focus on the diabetes foundations and goals. We will review basic pathophysiology and will learn the different types of diabetes. Blood glucose targets and recommendations across age groups will also be discussed. In this module we will review Medical Nutrition Therapy recommendations and interventions for T1DM and T2DM.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 2.0
Performance Indicators: 8.3.6, 10.2.1, 8.2.1

Learning Objectives

1. Define Diabetes Mellitus and describe the pathophysiology of the different types of diabetes and blood glucose target recommendations for diabetes across the age groups.
2. Identify MNT goals and evidenced-based nutrition recommendations for management of T1DM and T2DM.
3. Apply standard recommendations and guidelines to implement nutrition interventions for T1DM and T2DM.

This e-learning self-study includes web links and resources for additional Online Learning opportunities.

The course includes pdf files of the speaker presentations and handouts as well as a downloadable CPE certificate.

The Certificate of Training program consists of five separate modules that build on each other. To receive the certificate associated with this training, all modules and related tests must first be completed and a subsequent final post test exam after the final module must be passed with a minimum of an 80%. The Certificate of Training can then be downloaded and printed from the site.

• Diabetes Mellitus Module 2 – Acute Care Consideration for Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 3 – Gestational Diabetes: A Critical Time for RDN Intervention
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 4 – Pre-Diabetes: Impact of RDN Intervention
• Diabetes Mellitus Module 5 – Individualization of Nutrition Recommendations Based on Medication/Insulin Regimens

This product is approved for individual use only. Only the registered participant is eligible for continuing professional education units.

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