The Risks in Underestimating Prediabetes: The Opportunities to Grasp

Course overview

At the conclusion of this program, participants will: 1. Distinguish Type 1 diabetes mellitus from Type 2 diabetes mellitus; 2. Describe how each type of diabetes is treated; 3. Describe at least two negative impacts of diabetes on the vascular system; 4. Explain the possible link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease 5. Describe how to calculate body mass index; 6. Explain why body mass index may not be the best measure of risk for diabetes; 7. Explain how to calculate waist to hip and waist to height ratios; 8. Explain why waist to hip and waist to height ratios may be better predictors of diabetes risk; 9. Describe at least two factors contributing to metabolic syndrome; 10. List at least three modifiable risk factors for diabetes.