3-hour On-Demand: Type 1 Diabetes

Course Description & Information:

• The course covers the following key topics:
• 1. Key nutritional strategies to control blood glucose levels to minimize macrovascular and microvascular disease.
• 2. Review pathogenesis of macrovascular and microvascular disease.
• 3. Strategies to adjust diet and insulin to manage blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise.
• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-22-025-H01-P, IRD: 12-28-2022, ERD: 12-28-2025. knowledge based activity.
• Expiration Date: 12/31/24. Course test must be completed by 12/31/24 to receive credit.
• Level: Intermediate

Course Objectives:

• Discuss key nutritional strategies to control blood glucose levels to minimize macrovascular and microvascular disease.
• Discuss strategies to adjust diet and insulin to manage blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise.
• Review pathogenesis of macrovascular and microvascular disease.
• Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
• Explain the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes.
• State the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease.
• Identify the research on the gut microbiota and autoimmune disease.

Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on course post-test.

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours

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Who Should Take This Course:

• Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Completion of course materials.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.

Faculty: Ginger Schirmer, PhD, RD

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