Diabetes Mellitus Module 4 - Pre-Diabetes: Impact of RDN Intervention

Brought to you by the Center for Lifelong Learning with a special thank you to the content developer, Patricia Davidson, DCN, RDN, CDE, LDN, FAND. Planned with The Diabetes DPG.

RDNs have a unique and critical role in helping the patient with pre-diabetes learn how to make lifestyle changes that can prevent and/or delay onset of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Learn how to best optimize care for the patient who has pre-diabetes. This module will review the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of the pre-diabetic state, clinical signs, risk factors in individuals at the highest risk for developing T2DM, interventions for modifying risk factors and using the nutrition care process for the management patients with prediabetes.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 2.0
Performance Indicators: 9.4.5, 8.1.1, 8.3.6

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathogenesis and epidemiology of pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome and risk for T2DM.
2. Describe at least five evidenced based nutrition or lifestyle intervention recommendations for the patient in a pre-diabetic state.
3. Apply techniques to support clients in their weight management/healthy lifestyle efforts for the prevention of diabetes (children and adults).

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 1 – Diabetes Mellitus Foundations and Goals
• 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 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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