Studies have shown that diabetes can be delayed or prevented in people with prediabetes, but risk reduction relies heavily on lifestyle changes on the part of the patients, making education and counseling of vital importance. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the information and skills necessary to effectively deal with this common condition and learn ways to help patients make healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Identify the incidence and prevalence of prediabetes in the United States.
2. Define the diagnostic criteria for prediabetes and diabetes.
3. Discuss major health risks associated with prediabetes.
4. Identify risk factors for diabetes and prediabetes.
5. Review the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes.
6. Describe the results of the Diabetes Prevention Program and the associated recommendations.
7. Identify appropriate nutritional interventions to prevent diabetes.
8. Describe types of exercise and recommendations related to each for patients with prediabetes.
9. Discuss strategies and resources for helping patients select an exercise program.
10. Discuss medications used in prediabetes.
11. Evaluate the role of bariatric surgery in preventing diabetes.
12. Describe strategies to prevent diabetes in children.
13. Identify food preferences of different cultures.
14. Assist a patient in making an action plan for behavior change.
15. Outline key points included in health education for diabetes prevention.
This 15-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
