This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Managing Diabetes Complications." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Development of cardiovascular disease in diabetes

A. Incidence
B. Potential mechanism of accelerated atherogenesis

1. Endothelial dysfunction
2. Hyperinsulinemia
3. Glycated proteins
4. Abnormal lipids
5. Coagulation defects
6. Inflammation

II. Risk factors contributing to heart disease

A. Dyslipidemia
B. Lipoprotein (a)
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperglycemia
E. Elevated homocysteine
F. Tobacco use
G. Obesity
H. Sedentary lifestyle

III. Interventions to reduce risk of heart disease in persons with diabetes

A. Metabolic control

1. Blood glucose control
2. Blood pressure control
3. Blood lipid control

B. Physical activity/weight loss
C. Medical Nutrition Therapy
D. Pharmacological therapy
E. Role of health care professional

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how cardiovascular disease develops in persons with diabetes.
2. Identify 3 risk factors contributing to heart disease.
3. List 3 interventions to decrease the risk of heart disease in persons with diabetes.