The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about biological complementary therapies for diabetes.
Course Publication Date:
March 28, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | BCT121019 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
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Learning Objectives
Name four therapies used by some for diabetes.
Discuss vitamins and mineral supplements and what it includes.
Describe ‘environmental medicine’.
Discuss reasons why persons with diabetes use Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM.)
Describe reasons for concern with the use of CAM.
Discuss four non-botanical complementary products and what they are used for.
Name four herbs and compounds that regulate insulin resistance.
Discuss the need for diabetes patients to keep doctors and pharmacists “in the loop” to prevent hypoglycemic reactions and dangerous or toxic interactions.
Describe the main components of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).