A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Course

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Course Expires September 4, 2027
Credits: 25.25
Accreditations: CDR, CBDCE
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Enhance your knowledge and practice while addressing diabetes care throughout the lifespan with this case based self-study course.

Bonus! The following Free Webinar worth 1.25 CPE will be automatically added to your shopping cart at no charge: 2025 Standards of Care for Those Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Live session held on February 20, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET.

The required reading for this course addresses the fundamental aspects of type 1 diabetes that will enhance the knowledge and practice of all health care professionals, including registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). It provides a comprehensive overview of approaches for caring with patients based on the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Topics covered in the required reading include but are not limited to diagnosis and classification, glycemic goals, components of therapy, special situations, psychosocial care, and chronic complications. The required reading uses person-centered and non-judgmental language, addressing diabetes care throughout the lifespan.

This course is appropriate for RDNs and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs). The case-study based CPE exam helps the reader to apply the information in the book to their work settings and interactions with patients and colleagues.

Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only ” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.

After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:

  1. Integrate relevant information with previous learning, experience, and professional knowledge, and current practice models for management of type 1 diabetes.
  2. Differentiate between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of type 1 diabetes.
  3. Establish goals and desired outcomes in collaboration with clients/patients with type 1 diabetes.
  4. Consider client/patient factors, nutritional impacts, indications, side effects, contraindications, benefits, risks, alternatives and foundational sciences when prescribing, recommending, or administering nutrition-related drug therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes.

This course is intended for: RDNs, CDCESs, and NDTRs

CDR Activity Number: 185446 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

    • 5.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models on the use of supplements, herbs and botanicals.
    • 9.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of diseases and clinical conditions.
    • 11.3.1 Establishes goals and desired outcomes in collaboration with clients/patients.
    • 11.4.4 Considers client/patient factors, nutritional impacts, indications, side effects, contraindications, benefits, risks, alternatives and foundational sciences when prescribing, recommending, or administering nutrition-related drug therapy.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The answer to Test Your Knowledge is “b. osmotic diuresis related to elevated serum glucose levels.”

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Medical Management of Type 1 Diabetes, eighth edition.

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

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This course covers a large amount of information that is tailored to the RDN. It requires the learner to understand the basics of T1D, which many nutrition professionals have limited knowledge regarding this topic.
- A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Self-Study Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES

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