This course is Lesson 2 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Lifestyle Modifications for the Diabetic Patient." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Diabetes Mellitus
A. Definition

B. Prevalence

C. Types: review risk factors and screening recommendations
1. Type 1
2. Type 2 (adults and youth)
3. Gestational

II. Managing Diabetes
A. Personalized meal plan/Medical Nutrition Therapy

B. Personalized Physical Activity Plan

C. Medication/Insulin

D. Self-Monitoring of blood glucose

E. Diabetes Self-Management Education

III. ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Discuss goals and frequency of testing.
A. Annual physical

B. A1C

C. Lipid profile

D. Blood Pressure

E. Dilated eye exam

F. Microalbuminuria/GFR calculation

G. Comprehensive Foot exam

H. Screen for autonomic neuropathy

I. Oral health exam

J. Flu and pneumococcal vaccination

K. Referral for self-management education

L. Referral for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

M. Referral to specialists if tests abnormal

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
2. List 4 components of managing diabetes.
3. State the frequency for 2 ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.