The goal of this course is to update the nurse’s knowledge relating to the management of the young patient with type 1 diabetes.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera RNC, BS, CDE |
| Course No: | DY020612 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/22/2013 12:47 PM - 12:47 PM |
| Categories: | Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
Pediatric Medicine
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NOTE: The course expired on 12/31/2012.
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Course Objectives
- Discuss the 5-year study called SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth.
- Explain how diabetes self-management training (DSMT) in children and adolescents with diabetes and their parents is different from that of adults.
- Describe the concepts of medical nutrition therapy for children and adolescents so that there is provision for normal growth and development and optimal glycemic control.
- Describe the parental burden of managing a child’s diabetes and the benefit of social networks and support.
- Describe the acute and chronic complications of type 1 diabetes in childhood.
- Identify age-appropriate educational materials and considerations for each group.