This course is Lesson 6 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 Epidemic
A. Prevalence/incidence

B. Economic burden

C. Contributing factors
1. Aging population
2. Cultural diversity
3. Sedentary lifestyle
4. Obesity/overweight
5. New diagnostic criteria

II. Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Screening
A. Adults

B. Children

C. Risk factors of diabetes

III. Prevention strategies
A. Lifestyle interventions
1. Physical Activity
2. Weight Loss
3. Healthy eating (less saturated fat, more whole grains, less sugar beverages)
4. Moderate alcohol use

B. Pharmacological

C. Diabetes prevention studies
1. Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study
2. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. List 3 factors contributing to the increase in diabetes in the US.
2. Describe the diagnostic criteria for diabetes and pre-diabetes screening for adults and children.
3. List 2 lifestyle interventions to help prevent diabetes.