Based on the ADA Standards, in addition to dietary intervention, lifestyle and glucose management, when is it indicated to consider starting statin therapy for pediatrics with diabetes?
- When LDL is still greater than 100 with a BMI of 25 or more.
- After age 10, if LDL is still greater than 130 at 6 months.
- Only if LDL and triglycerides are greater than 90thpercentile.
- Statins are only indicated for individuals 18 years and older.
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Level 2 Standards of Care Intensive
This course includes updated goals & guidelines for children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This course discusses the special issues diabetes educators need to be aware of when working with children with diabetes & their families. We discuss the clinical presentation of diabetes, goals of care, & normal growth & development through the early years through adolescence. Strategies to prevent acute & long-term complications are included with an emphasis on positive coping for families & children with diabetes.
Objectives:
- Discuss the goals of care for Type 1 and Type 2 Kids with Diabetes.
- State Strategies to prevent acute and chronic complications.
- Discuss the importance of positive psychosocial adjustment & resources.
Learning Outcome:
Attendees will have comprehensive knowledge of special considerations, individualized goals and standards for children with diabetes to include in their practice.
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.
CDR Performance Indicators:
- 9.6.7
- 9.6.8
- 10.3.1
Instructor: Beverly Thomassian RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM is a working diabetes specialist and a nationally recognized diabetes expert.
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