Over 34 million people older than 18 years of age in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes and another 7.3 million meet lab criteria for diabetes but have not been formally diagnosed (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Causes of diabetes, hyperglycemia, and weight gain and loss are well known, yet there are common causes that are underdiagnosed. Healthcare providers are required to use keen assessment skills to interpret the cause of these metabolic issues. Improving your knowledge of potential causes will facilitate accurate diagnosis and empower you to provide the most appropriate guidance to patients. In turn, your patients will be able to manage their condition more effectively and have improved quality of life.
The goal of this course is to provide nurses and registered dietitians with strategies to detect common, yet often underdiagnosed, causes of hyperglycemia and unintentional changes in body weight.
Over 34 million people older than 18 years of age in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes and another 7.3 million meet lab criteria for diabetes but have not been formally diagnosed (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Causes of diabetes, hyperglycemia, and weight gain and loss are well known, yet there are common causes that are underdiagnosed. Healthcare providers are required to use keen assessment skills to interpret the cause of these metabolic issues. Improving your knowledge of potential causes will facilitate accurate diagnosis and empower you to provide the most appropriate guidance to patients. In turn, your patients will be able to manage their condition more effectively and have improved quality of life. The goal of this course is to provide nurses and registered dietitians with strategies to detect common, yet often underdiagnosed, causes of hyperglycemia and unintentional changes in body weight.
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Unexpected Weight Gain
Angela
Possible Causes
Medications
Hypothyroidism
Depression
Impact of Food Insecurity
Perceptions of Weight
Angela’s Outcome
Section 3: Weight Loss Without Trying
Carlos
Possible Causes of Weight Loss
Hyperthyroidism
Celiac Disease
Addison’s Disease
Gastroparesis
Latent Autoimmunity Diabetes in Adults
Revisiting Carlos
Section 4: Contributors to Hyperglycemia
Steroids
Hospital Stays
Liver Dysfunction
Organ Transplants
Cystic Fibrosis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Your Role
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Expert Reviewer: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Disclosure: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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