Diabetes Ceus

Course Description

Research indicates that obesity contributes to many health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Obesity can also contribute to a lower quality of life, mental health conditions, costly medical ...

This course reviews the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Clinical Guidance for Management of Diabetes which provides recommendations for the medical management of Federal inmates with diabetes mellitus, as well as inmates at risk for developing diabetes...

Course Description

Diabetes is a serious and costly chronic disease affecting over 25 million Americans. Almost 2 million cases are diagnosed annually, and the total cost of diabetes in the United States has surpassed $175 billion. This course pr...

This CEU course provides an overview for nurses who work with the HIV population, or work with those that may become infected with HIV, by examining the HIV life cycle, the stages of infection, HIV testing, medicines and treatment, clinical trials, pre...

This course reviews the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Clinical Guidance for Management of Diabetes which provides recommendations for the medical management of Federal inmates with diabetes mellitus, as well as inmates at risk for developing diabetes...

Weight loss does not have to be dramatic to be beneficial, just a 5% weight loss can have a profound impact on health. But do primary care providers know how to deliver obesity counseling? Do they know what works to achieve and maintain the 5% weight l...

You probably are aware that malnutrition can increase morbidity and mortality, but did you know that malnutrition can increase readmissions, medical costs, and even falls? Poor nutrition status is associated with increased length of hospital stay, elev...

Diabetes mellitus can cause serious lower extremity complications that threaten life and limb. Peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease can lead to ulcers, arthropathy, and infections that cause pain, impair mobility, and may even lead to amputation....

In the past, patients with diabetes typically received one or two daily fixed insulin injections in doses that only physicians understood and adjusted. Current practice, though, has transitioned to helping patients proactively replicate the pancreas&rs...

In recent years, research and clinical practice have demonstrated that complex inter-relationships exist between hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, obesity, and hypertension. A consensus has emerged within the medical field to identify th...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the accumulation of fat within the cells and tissue of the liver in the absence of excessive alcohol consumption, is the most common liver disease in the U.S. Its incidence is on the rise and often goes undiagn...

What would you do if potentially half of your hospitalized clients, and 5% or more of your ambulatory clients, had a condition that was compromising their health, yet it was undiagnosed and untreated? An estimated 30% to 60% of those hospitalized have ...

Diabetes increases the risk for several chronic and acute complications. Early detection and treatment are essential to managing these complications. This course will focus on diabetes, kidney disease, nephropathy and other co-morbid conditions in pers...

About 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disorder. That’s a little more than 1 person out of 100 (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2016). Up to 60% of this population is unaware of their condition (Ame...

Diabetes is a chronic condition that has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. Every healthcare professional needs to be aware of current diabetes practices. The purpose of this course is to communicate current information about diabetes, including...

This course will help advanced practice nurses meet the new ANCC 25-contact hour pharmacology requirement for recertification beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

Written and rigorously peer reviewed by pharmacists and advanced practice nurses, this course fe...

Unless immediate action is taken, the epidemic of type 2 diabetes in youth promises to be costly in terms of early health complications and healthcare expenditures. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S. among children, and an ...

Lymphedema and wounds associated with it represent a difficult issue to deal with, primarily because the lymphatic system does not neatly fall into any medical specialty. Consequently, few clinicians are well versed in its pathophysiology or treatment....

Shoulder dystocia is defined as a vaginal delivery that requires a series of additional maneuvers to deliver the infant after routine, gentle traction of the head has failed. It is not predictable or preventable, as methods for recognizing fetuses that...

Nearly 70% of adults in the United States are overweight. Of those, more than one-third are obese. Shockingly, 20.6% of adolescents ages 12 to 19 are obese, 17.4% of children ages 6 to 11 are obese, and 9.4% of children ages 2 to 5 are obese. In 2014, ...

Hypercoagulability disorder is a highly prevalent clinical condition characterized by abnormal blood coagulation, which leads to thrombosis inside the blood vessels. The most common clinical manifestations are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary e...

Heart failure is a common condition of the heart that is a complex clinical syndrome resulting from a structural or functional cardiac disorder in which the ventricle cannot adequately fill or eject blood. Heart failure is categorized as an end-stage h...

The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is a major public health concern in the U.S. Approximately one-third of American children are overweight or obese. Obese children are more likely to become obese adults, with an increased risk of developin...

Nearly 1 in 5 American children are obese (Hales et al., 2017). Children who are obese often experience bullying, low self-esteem, and depression. Left untreated, children who are obese are likely to become adults who are obese with an increased risk o...

Phobias present diagnostic and treatment challenges for caregivers. For patients, the impact can vary from minimally annoying to downright disabling. Recent estimates reveal that phobias affect 19 million American adults, representing 8.7% of the popul...

The prevalence of obesity in the general population continues to rise at alarming rates regardless of age, gender, or cultural differences. In general, the risk of comorbidities increases as the degree of obesity increases. Numerous health consequences...

Only 57% of people with diabetes have well-controlled blood glucose levels. For some people with diabetes, help may already be here in the form of the daily or weekly dosed glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), liraglu...

The demand for ED care is at an all-time high, yet the number of EDs continues to decline nationwide. ED overcrowding is a problem with hospitalwide implications. EDs that are at capacity often have patients who wait hours or even days to be fully admi...

More than 54.1 million people undergo surgical procedures annually in the United States, and many suffer from avoidable adverse events. This course provides evidence-based practice (EBP) information to promote the management of hypothermia, hypoglycemi...

Research supports that people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus who engage in a physically active lifestyle maintain better control over the disease and its complications. Further, it may even prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite these fi...

Hypovolemia occurs for a variety of reasons. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea can deplete intravascular volumes. Excessive diuresis from diabetes insipidus or diabetic ketoacidosis can also reduce intravascular volumes. When caring for trauma patients, hyp...

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus continues to grow. It takes a team of healthcare practitioners, including a diabetes specialist (physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant), a diabetes nurse educator, a dietitian, and id...

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of states of health and of the determinants of deviations from health in human populations. Epidemiologists investigate both infectious and noninfectious diseases, including chronic conditions such as cardi...

The incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide and represent a growing public health problem. About 30 million people in the United States live with CKD, with millions more at risk. The high-ri...

This course has been approved for 2 hours by the Commission on Case Manager Certification for 2017 and 2018.

Accreditation standards mandate the evaluation of patient understanding of teaching they receive during encounters with healthcare provid...

Convincing evidence exists that gestational diabetes mellitus is increasing in prevalence in the U.S. A woman with GDM can have a healthy pregnancy if the condition is well managed. Because GDM is increasing in the U.S. and globally, providers who work...

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in school-age children. For students with diabetes to have a successful school experience, school nurses must be well-informed about the students’ special needs. The school nurse is the most app...

Many people with diabetes have difficulty maintaining a normal blood glucose level. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications study showed that intensive therapy can reduce the long-te...

This continuing education course will develop healthcare providers’ knowledge of diabetic neuropathy and treatment options. Learners will be exposed to background information on the disease state including definitions, classification, etiology, p...

Chronic conditions — particularly heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung disease, obesity, and arthritis — are creating a significant burden on our healthcare system, and the problem continues to increase. Healthcare professionals witness fi...

About half of American adults age 30 years and older have some degree of periodontal disease, an infection and inflammation of the gums or gingival tissues, bones, and other tissues that surround and support the teeth. The chronic infection and resulti...

Only about half of American adults engage is the recommended aerobic activity as outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Health care professionals need to understand the latest exercise ...

About 2 million Americans already have some form of limb loss, and more than 185,000 new amputations are done each year.  The Amputee Coalition of America estimates that there are 185,000 new lower extremity amputations each year just within the U...

Because people with diabetes are at greater risk for a long list of comorbidities, healthcare providers often must double as detectives to uncover complications. Several common, yet often underdiagnosed, complications are associated with diabetes. Peop...

Domestic violence or intimate partner violence can only be halted when the issue is brought to light, and the victims are fully supported by society. Abuse occurs to pregnant women more often than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. This course desc...

Despite recent improvements in patient access to medical care in the U.S., diabetic foot ulcers continue to be a prevalent health problem. Interprofessional approaches used to manage other diseases have also been shown to help prevent the occurrence of...

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. It is a chronic, multisystem disorder that significantly reduces life expectancy. Primary manifestations include progressive obstructive...

At the conclusion of this module, the APRN should be equipped to:

Cite the national and international statistics regarding Alzheimer's disease.Review the basic pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease.Evaluate and select amongst the appropria...

Arthritis is any condition with pain or limited mobility in one or more joints as a common symptom. Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the two most common forms, but other arthritic conditions include gout, Sjogren’s syndrome, ...

Upon completion of this module, the APRN will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus.List national guideline recommendations for optimal cardiovascular health in diabetes mellitus.Discuss ev...

Upon completion of this module, the nurse will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus.List the national guideline recommendations for optimal cardiovascular health in diabetes mellitus.Discu...

Objectives

Overview

Celiac disease, a disorder known to cause inflammation and absorption dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, has also been referred to as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy (Grossman & Porth, 2014)....

Introduction/Incidence

Childhood obesity has continued to be a significant problem across the globe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2018), obesity rates have continued to rise sharply since the data reports from...

Objectives:

Each year in the US, about 1.4 million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, and while the incidence of diabetes has declined every year since 2008, the prevalence has gradually increased since 1980. In 2015, there were an estimate...

Objectives: Upon completion of this CE activity, the nurse will be able to:

Each year in the US, about 1.4 million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, and while the incidence of diabetes has declined every year since 2008, the prevalence has...

Pathophysiology

In the literature, T1DM and T2DM are referred to as pregestational diabetes (PGD). PGD affects about 1-2% of pregnancies in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018). “Black and Hispanic wome...

Objectives: Upon completion of this CE activity, the APRN will be able to do the following:

Describe the statistical data regarding endocrine disorders in the US, including prevalence and significance Articulate the pathophysiology, risk factors,...

Objectives: Upon completion of this CE activity, the nurse will be able to do the following:

Describe the statistical data regarding endocrine disorders in the US, including prevalence and significance Articulate the pathophysiology, risk factors...

Objectives: Upon completion of this CE activity, the learner will be able to do the following

review the anatomical features of the endocrine systemelucidate the various hormones produced and regulated by the endocrine system discuss the normal p...

Introduction

The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that approximately 6.2 million Americans 20 years of age and older have heart failure, and although survival rates for heart failure (HF) are improving, it remains a serious disease (Ben...

Defined

Metabolic syndrome is an aggregate of risk factors that raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Metabolic health is defined as the biochemical process involved in the body to maintain homeostasis, or normal function (Nation...

Sexuality and sexual dysfunction have an expansive history, dating back to ancient times. In Egyptian mythology, sexuality was swirled throughout the tales. The gods and goddesses of that ancient culture were considered to be naturalistic, meaning iden...

Background

The obesity epidemic is a major global health challenge, and despite its negative impact on health, it is projected to rise substantially over the next several decades (Batsis & Zagaria, 2018). Obesity is associated with some o...

The effects of diabetes can be staggering. In addition to well-known complications related to cardiovascular health, kidney function, and cerebrovascular accidents, diabetes has been shown to impact mental health as well. In susceptible...

The occurrence of hypoglycemia can be traumatic for the patient as well as the healthcare professional caring for them. Hypoglycemia is significantly problematic for people with diabetes. Patients experience short-term effects and, in s...

Diabetes is a multifaceted disease process affecting multiple systems in the human body, including the cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal systems. However, the less recognized complications occur as well. One of these complicati...

Diabetes is a common but serious condition that can affect people of any age, including women in their childbearing years. Elevated blood glucose during pregnancy can have serious medical consequences to both mother and fetus. These neg...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly common condition, seen in 14% of the population, that is potentially becoming a public health threat. CKD is defined as kidney damage or decrease in kidney function for at least three mont...

Obesity is occurring at an epidemic rate in the United States. The statistics paint a grim picture of the future of health care and management. Multiple factors contribute to the increase in prevalence of childhood obesity including, bu...

Although obesity has been shown to be a risk factor for numerous diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and sleep apnea, most overweight and obese people do not consider themselves at higher risk for medical problems or pre...

Prediabetes is a condition that affects 34.5% of the adult population in the United States. As a major risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, its potential toll on the healthcare system and on the individual is significant...

Because diabetes is a long-term illness that requires lifestyle adaptation, this course will discuss interventions within the context of the developmental issues of childhood and adolescence. Further attention will be given to the impac...

Primary education often covers the topic of diabetes without addressing the impact of sexual dysfunction on adults with the disease and their partners. However, nurses and mental health professionals are in a unique position to provide ...

Hematuria and especially proteinuria can be signs of serious disease or neoplasm, and therefore, a careful evaluation is essential. In particular, the presence of proteinuria in patients with diabetes can be an important indication of u...

Health issues distinctive to women encompass all of the dimensions in which a woman interacts with herself and her environment—mind, body, and spirit. This course will include information on healthy lifestyle behaviors, risk facto...

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States. The increased prevalence of chronic kidney disease is related to two major factors: the increased incidence in type 2 diabetes overall and the innovative therapeutic ...

Type 2 diabetes represents a growing healthcare crisis on a national and worldwide scale. As the population increases, including growing subpopulations of obese and elderly individuals, type 2 diabetes is anticipated to endure as one of...

Every year, thousands of individuals will die as a result of their diabetes complications, and stroke is one of the leading causes of death in this population. Good control of diabetes and of other signs of cerebrovascular disease can r...

Diabetes is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Behavior change, diet, and exercise are first in the line of treatment for this chronic disease. However, diabetes is a progressive disease, and these techniques will only ...

Diabetes is a serious and costly health problem in the United States. Perhaps more than any other chronic disease process, diabetes management requires substantial and ongoing self-care activity on the part of the patient or caregiver. ...

One of the foremost causes of the obesity epidemic is the fact that few people engage in leisure-time physical activity. According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately half of U.S. adu...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA) This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Sunday, ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nut...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietitian/Nutritionalist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed V...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Reg...

Coronavirus disease 2019 is a potentially serious condition caused by SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts are studying important questions regarding  diabetic patients who are also infected with SARS-CoV-2. It is important for clinicians to know whether d...

The liver is a complex, vital organ that performs important metabolic and regulatory functions. Given the importance of the liver, when hepatic disease, injury or dysfunction occurs, the patient is at risk of serious illness and liver-related deaths. N...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus, which requires prompt, aggressive, treatment. Complications of diabetic ketoacidosis throughout the age spectrum and during pregnancy require a close evaluation of symptoms, testing, ...

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that occurs due to pancreas beta cell destruction and insulin deficiency. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes result from high levels of blood glucose which is also known as hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabet...

Without proper prevention and lifestyle adjustments, people diagnosed with prediabetic states will likely progress to type 2 diabetes. The development of type 2 diabetes is not inevitable. Choosing a healthy lifestyle and being motivated to improve hea...