Prediabetes — Diagnostic Criteria and Health Risks
This continuing medical education course reviews the diagnostic criteria and health risks associated with prediabetes. It also examines the current research on treatment and prevention strategies including diet interventions, lifestyle modifications, and prescription medications. In addition, the importance of the registered dietitian’s (RD) role as a member of the care team and a resource for patients with prediabetes is highlighted.
Discussion Threads
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Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
- Define the diagnostic criteria for prediabetes.
- Assess the key risk factors for prediabetes.
- Propose appropriate diet and lifestyle recommendations for patients with prediabetes.
- Counsel patients with prediabetes about the pros and cons of medication use.
- Distinguish the role of the registered dietitian as a member of the care team in prediabetes education.
FACULTY
Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RD, CLT
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PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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Rina Allawh, MD
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Great Valley Publishing Company adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME/CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Great Valley Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™