Maintaining Self-Care in the Diabetic Population: Overcoming the Daily Struggle
Maintaining Self-Care in the Diabetic Population: Overcoming the Daily Struggle is organized by Power-Pak C.E. - Continuing Education for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians.
Published: December 2, 2021
Expires: December 2, 2024
Goal:
Diabetes self-care is complex, and recommendations for nutrition and physical activity are just as important as taking medications and checking blood glucose levels. This activity will provide an overview of diabetes mellitus, explore the dietary and exercise guidelines recommended for diabetic patients, discuss the psychosocial barriers related to diabetes management, and provide specific recommendations to encourage diabetic patients to improve and maintain self-care.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
• DIFFERENTIATE between type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prediabetes
• RECOGNIZE dietary and exercise recommendations for patients with diabetes mellitus
• IDENTIFY factors that are associated with diabetes-related stress
• DESCRIBE interventions for patients with diabetes mellitus to help improve and maintain their goals for nutrition and exercise
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.