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1. Explain basal-bolus insulin therapy, including insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio and correction factor.
2. Describe the diagnostic criteria for the different types of diabetes.
3. Summarize the eight classes of antidiabetic drugs, their mechanism of action, and meal planning considerations.
4. Discuss the criteria for the three stages of diabetes remission.
5. Develop management strategies for the patient experiencing a diabetic emergency.
6. Integrate motivational interviewing strategies to facilitate patient behavior changes.
7. Define the principles of sick day management.

The Paradigm Shift in the Diagnosis of Diabetes

• Prediabetes
• Type I
• Type II
• Gestational
• Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
• Monogenic Diabetes
• Antiretroviral Associated Diabetes

Prevention Strategies

• Populations at Risk
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Pharmacological Interventions
• Self-Management Education & Support
• Glycemic Treatment Goals
• A1C
• Hypoglycemia
• Intercurrent Illness

Can We REALLY Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

• The Difference Between Reversing & Remission
• Partial Remission
• Complete Remission
• Prolonged Remission

Pharmacotherapy: Unique Functions, Dosing & Side Effects

• The New Oral, Injectable & Inhaled Drugs
• Patient Considerations
• Basal/Bolus Concepts
• Paired Testing
• Pattern Analysis & Management

Diabetes Technology: What’s New?

• Insulin Pumps
• Sensors
• Meters
• Apps
• Managing the Data

Diabetes in Pregnancy

• Glycemic Control
• Gestational Diabetes
• Type I Management
• Type II Management

Chronic Complications: Detecting & Slowing Progression

• Nephropathy
• Retinopathy
• Neuropathy

Acute Complications: The Precipitating Factors

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-
• Ketotic Syndrome
• Hypoglycemia

Nutrition: One Size Does NOT Fit All

• Current Evidence-based Recommendations
• Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
• Glycemic Index
• DASH
• Mediterranean
• Plant-Based
• Complimentary Care

AADE7® - Sounds so Simple, So why is it so Difficult?

• Physical Activity
• Motivating Behavior Change
• Stage Matched Behavior Change
• Motivational Interviewing
• Importance & Confidence Ruler
• Social Media

Constance Brown-Riggs is a nationally recognized certified diabetes educator with more than twenty-five years' experience. She is the owner of CBR Nutrition Enterprises, a nutrition consulting and counseling service and is a former Assistant Adjunct Professor at Suffolk County Community College for the Dietetic Technician Program. Additionally, Constance is a past spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and past president of the New York State Dietetic Association. Currently, she serves on the board of directors for the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Her professional honors include the Award for Excellence in Consultation and Business Practice from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Distinguished Dietitian Award from the New York State Dietetic Association and Diabetes Educator of the Year from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group.

Adding to her achievements, she also created the Diabetes Soul Food Pyramid and is the author of The African American Guide to Living Well with Diabetes, Eating Soulfully and Healthfully with Diabetes and the forthcoming book, Enjoying the Flavors of the World: A Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide. She also serves as an expert for dLife.com, the online companion to CNBC's premier diabetes program, she is a contributor to NBC's the Grio and she has appeared as a keynote speaker, presenter or panelist at conferences across the country.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Constance Brown-Riggs is president and owner of CBR Nutrition Enterprises. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Constance Brown-Riggs is a member of the American Association of Diabetes.

For U.S. and Canadian customers, a CE test is available for $9.99 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion may be emailed, faxed or mailed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation and paying the CE fee.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Certified Diabetes Educators
The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators recognizes courses sponsored by a CDR approved provider. This self-study course qualifies for 6.5 continuing education hours.

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Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians

PESI, Inc., PE001, is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 6.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials. This self-study program/material is designated as LEVEL 2.

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Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists - Credit Expired: 3/18/2019
No CE available for this board.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 6.5 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.5 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.8 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.5 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants and other Healthcare Professionals