Type 2 Diabetes - Current Modalities and Treatments
Tracking # 20-654859
Course overview
Without proper prevention and lifestyle adjustments, people diagnosed with prediabetic states will likely progress to type 2 diabetes. The development of type 2 diabetes is not inevitable. Choosing a healthy lifestyle and being motivated to improve health, such as being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can help a person maintain normal blood glucose levels. The American Diabetes Association recommends routine screening for type 2 diabetes beginning at age 45 especially for people who are overweight. Individuals who have normal screening test results should repeat screening every three years. Screening is also recommended for people who are under 45 and overweight if there are other diabetes risk factors and other comorbid and/or family risk factors. In the United States the prevalence of diabetes tends to vary according to socioeconomic and other factors. There is an ongoing need for provider-patient education and engagement to improve patient guidance and adherence with proper treatment. No Test Required!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.
Continuing Education Credit Designation
This educational activity is credited for 3 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacy content is 3 hours.
Statement of Learning Need
Health providers and all members of the diabetes health team need continuous learning and training in diabetes management in the patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The health team has an important role in helping patients become more motivated, physically active and independent in maintaining normal blood glucose levels and managing their disease.
Course Purpose
To provide health clinicians with basic knowledge of diabetes type 2 in order to diagnose, treat and educate patients who have the disease.
Target Audience
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.
Disclosures
Kellie Wilson, PharmD, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.