Prediabetes, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome

9-21-23

Virtual attendance = Live credit!

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 present important statistics and resources for you and your patients. 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.

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

Special content for 2023!

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.

Instruction level: Various ---- CE contact hours: 4.0 (IL)

When registering, please be sure to provide an email address that you can access during the workshop.

Using a company email address is not recommended.

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Email access is required to access digital documents, complete online activities and complete your CE evaluation.

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