Pathophysiology & Management of Type 1 Diabetes

Course overview

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic multi-system disease, most often diagnosed in individuals under the age of 40. Early identification of the disease, along with appropriate glycemic control, can help to prevent significant long-term complications. This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of type 1 diabetes, including the pathophysiology and management of the disease. Topics to be covered will include: etiology and pathophysiology of type 1 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 1 diabetes in all treatment settings. The target audience for this course includes nurses (LPNs & 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.