
Diabetes Type 3c is often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes. A colleague asks you to clarify what is meant by Diabetes Type 3c.
What is the most accurate response?
- A form of diabetes caused by autoantibodies attacking pancreatic beta cells, typically in early adulthood.
- A form of diabetes that results from damage to the exocrine pancreatic function.
- A genetic form of diabetes caused by mutations affecting insulin production or function.
- A form of diabetes that affects cognition and is associated with increased risk of dementia.

Live in San Diego
DiabetesEd Training Seminar
Join us live October 22nd – 23rd, 2025!
30+ CEs with Expanded Accreditation!

Join our expert team for engaging, interactive sessions that bring the ADA Standards of Care to life—covering medications, behavior change, technology, and more. Ideal for CDCES or BC-ADM exam prep, this course also includes a 4-hour Virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy Toolkit and bonus content that also meets CDCES renewal requirements.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the current ADA Standards for diagnosis, goals, and person-centered diabetes management across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate insulin pattern management and dosing strategies in clinical scenarios.
- Implement timely screening and risk reduction strategies for microvascular and cardiovascular complications.
- Incorporate behavior change techniques and medical nutrition therapy to support people with diabetes self-management and lifestyle adjustment.
Expert Faculty:

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES

Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
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