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Participant Objectives - Ver 30

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 Upon completion of this course, I will be able to:

DISEASE PROCESS

1. Provide a clinical definition of diabetes
2. List four differences between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3. State three common presenting symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

1. State the nutrient most reasonable for post prandial blood sugar elevation
2. List and describe 3 meal planning methods for a person with diabetes
3. List 4 benefits of exercise for a person with diabetes
4. Identify 3 exercise-related safety practices for a person with diabetes

MEDICATIONS

1. List 3 types of insulin and explain the start, peak and therapeutic length of action for each
2. Explain intensive therapy (multiple dose or insulin pump) vs. conventional therapy
3. List 2 medications that may increase insulin requirements
4. State the mechanism of action of 3 different classes of oral agents

MONITORING and MANAGEMENT

1. State the ADA target ranges for blood glucose monitoring values
2. List 3 factors affecting the accuracy of capillary blood glucose monitoring
3. State the rationale for preconception glucose management in women with diabetes who are planning pregnancy

ACUTE and MICROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS

1. Discuss the importance of glycemic control in avoiding microvascular complications
2. State 3 strategies for prevention of DKA
3. Define HHS and identify the patient most at risk for this acute complication of diabetes
4. Identify timing for patient retinal exams for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5. State the drug of choice for the treatment of microalbuminurea in hypertensive patients with diabetes

MACROVASCULAR and NEUROPATHY

1. List 5 risk factors for heart disease
2. List 3 examples of autonomic neuropathy
3. List 5 teaching points for foot care

PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT and SUPPORT

1. State the purpose of the psychosocial assessment
2. Describe two health beliefs that influence self-care behaviors
3. List two adverse coping patterns
4. Discuss the impact of life stages and development on diabetes management

SELF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

1. Name three factors to be considered when designing a patient education program
2. Identify four characteristics of the adult learner
3. Recognize the components of a measurable behavioral objective
4. Recall four effective teaching strategies