This course reviews the latest national nutrition guidelines and provides strategies to translate this information to individuals. We delve into the recent exercise recommendations and provides realistic strategies to help keep individuals active and engaged.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Self-management strategies.
2. Listing Nutrition Guidelines for people with diabetes. 
3. Describe current MNT recommendations.
4. List 3 teaching strategies for success.
5. State ADA Exercise Guidelines highlights.
6. Discuss goals and safety precautions for diabetes and exercise.

Learning Outcome:

Attendees will be able to articulate evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and activity fundamentals and discuss the impact of weight stigma on individuals with diabetes.

Target Audience:

This course is a knowledge-based activity designed for individuals or groups of diabetes professionals, including RNs, RDs/RDNs, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other related conditions. The practice areas for RDs/RDNs for CDR reporting are healthcare, preventative care, wellness, and, lifestyle along with, education and research. 

Instructors: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, has been Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management for over 15 years. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, a working educator, and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.  

Christine Craig, MS, RD, CDCES, winner of the 2023 Impact on Diabetes Award, is a leader in the field of nutrition, technology, and diabetes care. Her years of expertise combined with her person-centered approach and work ethic, make her a perfect speaker for this nutrition and activity-focused content.

Earn 1.5 CEs 

Fee: $29.00 – Click here to enroll in the course. 

Group Discounts Available

Enroll in our entire  Level 1 | Diabetes Fundamentals  

Diabetes Fundamentals Sessions 2025 Webinar Updates

All courses air at 11:30 a.m. (PST)

• January 8, 2025 – Class 1: Getting to the Nitty Gritty | 1.5 CEs
• January 9, 2025 – Class 2: Nutrition & Exercise 1.5 | CEs
• January 14, 2025 – Class 3: Meds Overview for Type 2 | 1.5 CEs
• January 16, 2025 – Class 4: Insulin Therapy & Pattern Management | 1.75 CEs
• January 21, 2025 –Class 5: Goals of Care & Lower Extremity Assessment | 1.5 CEs
• January 23, 2025 – Class 6: Hypoglycemia, Sick Days, & Monitoring | 1.5 CEs

All hours earned count toward your CDCES Accreditation Information