OVERVIEW

Nutrition Related Care in Paediatric Diabetes is organized by Dietitians Australia.

Description:
Over 11 modules, the course provides information, resources, and case studies to enhance your active learning experience.
The module titles are:

Module 1: Pathophysiology and diagnosis of diabetes in children and adolescents
Module 2: Care and management of diabetes in children and adolescents
Module 3: Mental and emotional health
Module 4: Management of type 1 diabetes
Module 5: Nutrition for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Module 6: Exercise for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Module 7: Management of type 1 diabetes in preschool children
Module 8: Management of type 1 diabetes in school aged children
Module 9: Management of type 1 diabetes in adolescents
Module 10: Nutritional considerations for management of diabetes related comorbidities
Module 11: Management of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the main differences in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents
Gain in-depth knowledge regarding the management of paediatric type 1 diabetes, including symptoms and diagnosis, insulin therapy, blood glucose monitoring, nutritional management, exercise and nutrition-related comorbidities
Describe considerations specific to the management of type 1 diabetes in young people of different ages and stages of development (preschool aged children, school-age children and adolescents)
Explain the key considerations in the management of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents including the role of nutrition and lifestyle management, medical therapies and management of comorbidities