Prediabetes, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
More than half of US adults are prediabetic or diabetic. According to the CDC, 6 out of 10 US adults have 1 chronic disease, 4 out of 10 US adults have 2 or more chronic diseases. Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes are two preventable chronic diseases plaguing the United States and worldwide. This morning workshop will include important statistics, physiology, and complications of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes relevant to PT/OT patient care including key resources. We will discuss risk tests, the continuum from insulin resistance to Type 2 Diabetes, and apply the physiology of Type 2 Diabetes relevant to patient care. 93% of US adults are metabolically unhealthy so we will also connect the importance of understanding Metabolic Syndrome to treatment planning and modifications.
Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours: 4.0 (IL) *** Duration 3.3 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs
Topics
- Signs and symptoms of blood sugar dysregulation that may impact therapy sessions
- Lab markers relevant to PT/OT patient care
- Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program and how to start one in your clinic including billing for it
- Current science and controversy related to diet and food choices affecting blood sugar
- Nutrient depletion related to Type 2 Diabetes medications and how this may impact your treatment
- Resources for clinicians and their patients
- What is a CGM? What and why should PT/OT professionals know about it?
- How do neuropathy and brain dysfunction relate to elevated blood sugar, even without a diagnosis or treatment of Type 2 Diabetes?
- Multiple case examples from an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
Objectives
By the completion of the workshop the participant will be able to correctly:
- Discuss the significance of the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes and obesity.
- Describe the Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Perform selected tests and measurements to add to your therapy or wellness services.
- Define Insulin Resistance, Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabesity, and Metabolic Syndrome.
- Provide basic nutrition information and resources related to blood sugar regulation.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Course Presenter
- Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM
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Location
This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Workshop: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Tuition: $108
This workshop includes slides, additional documents, and a free self-study activity.
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Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No:
216-000101; OT License No: 224-000048; AT License No:
186-000107; BOC Provider No. P3418.
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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