Course Code: REL-ALL-0-PNPMD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Prioritize pharmacological interventions for the treatment of diabetes.
Indicate nonpharmacological interventions needed for the treatment of diabetes.
Recall self-management techniques for the treatment of diabetes.
Outline:
Section 1: Diabetes Treatment
Overview
Insulin Basics
Knowledge Check
Metformin (Glucophage®)
Sulfonylureas
Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl Peptidase (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Meglitinides
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
Knowledge Check
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogs
Amylin Mimetic
Knowledge Check
Diabetes Technology
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Non-Pharmacologic Therapies
Lifestyle Behaviors
Diet
Knowledge Check
Physical Activity
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Self-Management Techniques
Self-Care Plans
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.