JDRF PEAK: Successful Strategies for Managing Glucose and Nutrition Needs in a New Athlete
Webcast
Faculty
OVERVIEW
JDRF PEAK: Successful Strategies for Managing Glucose and Nutrition Needs in a New Athlete is organized by Med-IQ and will be held from Jun 20, 2018 - Jun 19, 2019.
The target audience for this medical event is the healthcare team caring for those living with type 1 diabetes, including diabetologists, adult and pediatric endocrinologists, primary care physicians, endocrinology advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, CDs, and other healthcare professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Course Description:
In this activity, Drs. Laffel and Henske discuss the fear of hypoglycemia commonly associated with exercise in people with type 1 diabetes and mechanisms for avoiding hypoglycemia and ensuring safe physical activity, particularly for those just starting a new regimen.
Course Objectives:
• Describe a common outcome associated with fear of hypoglycemia among physically active patients with T1D
• Describe modifications to insulin pump settings to avoid hypoglycemia in patients with T1D beginning exercise programs
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.