Pathophysiology & Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Course overview

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, multisystem disease, with as muchas 9.3% of the United States population affected (ADA, 2018). Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes, accounting for up to 95% of total diabetes cases (CDC, 2017). This course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of type 2 diabetes, including the pathophysiology and management of the disease. Topics to be covered will include: etiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes; clinical manifestations of the disease, diagnosis, pharmacological, and nonpharmacological management strategies; and complications of the disease. Important topics for patient teaching will be included throughout. Information presented in this course will be useful when working with individuals with type 2 diabetes in all treatment settings. The target audience for this course includes nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs), and Physician Assistants (PAs). Course content could also be beneficial for athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists.