This course is Lesson 5 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Diabetes through the Life Cycle." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Incidence
II. Treatment Options
III. Medical Nutrition Therapy
IV. Managing Physical activity
V. Sick day management
VI. Developmental and psychosocial Issues
VII. Case Studies

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe meal planning considerations for an adolescent with diabetes.
2. State the appropriate times to test ketones.
3. Identify 1 risk factor of physical activity for the adolescent with type 1 diabetes.
4. List 2 treatment options for adolescents with type 2 diabetes.
5. Describe 2 methods of overcoming educational barriers when working with adolescents with diabetes.