Description
Written by Charles F. Burant, MD, PhD, a specialist in the management of Type II Diabetes and metabolic syndromes for the American Diabetes Association, this book covers diagnosis, pathogenesis, tools of therapy, nutrition, behavior change, and detection and treatment of complications. Also explores special needs in: gestational diabetes, sports, youth, and pharmacological, hospitalization and chronic problems. Thorough discussion of the topics.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the physiology of type 2 diabetes and how it can compromise health.
2. Identify the major signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
3. Identify the target chemistries and therapy deemed “ideal” by the ADA.
4. Discuss the various treatment changes recommended when a patient is ill, going through surgery or exercising.
5. Better assess the patients’ needs and eating habits to control type 2 diabetes.
6. Better determine appropriate medical nutrition therapy intervention for patients.
Learning Codes
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (3010) Assessment methodology
- (3060) Laboratory tests
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (4040) Disease prevention
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (5080) Adolescents
- (5190) Diabetes mellitus
- (5370) Weight management, obesity
- (5390) Care planning, documentation, and evaluation
- (5400) Case management
- (5410) Client protocols, clinical guidelines
- (5460) Self-care management
- (6000) Education, Training, and Counseling
- (6010) Behavior change theories, techniques
- (9000) Research and Grants
- (9020) Evaluation and application of research
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE)
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
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