Online Class: Diabetes 101
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 Course Description Welcome to Diabetes 101: Understanding, Diagnosing and Managing. This introductory course regarding the topic of diabetes is designed to offer students a general understanding of what diabetes is, how it's diagnosed and how it's managed. Students will also learn the anatomy of diabetes, the body organs involved, and the different types of diabetes with which a person may be diagnosed.  This course also covers the importance of glucose and insulin and how each affects the overall function of your body. Symptoms of diabetes as well as what to expect when you visit a doctor are included in these lessons. Testing methods commonly used by diabetics to maintain their blood sugar and insulin levels are also explored. Understanding the basic tools a diabetic may need for daily management of diabetes are introduced, as are the different methods many individuals diagnosed with diabetes take in order to adapt their lifestyle to their condition at home, work, or school.
Students of this course on diabetes will learn about the most common types of complications associated with multiple forms of diabetes and the importance of care and infection prevention among diabetics, most specifically the elderly. Pregnant mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes will understand the importance of obstetrical and post-delivery care, and enjoy some tips and suggestions for healthy living habits before, during and after a planned pregnancy. Throughout this course, students will also learn the importance of nutrition and diet for optimal management of diabetes symptoms and conditions. We'll explore a number of coping skills that diabetics can utilize to help prevent stress and depression. Finally, we'll wrap up this introductory course on diabetes by offering tips that every individual can take to help reduce their risk of developing the condition, or at the very least, minimize its impact on their lives. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Diabetes BasicsThe anatomy of diabetes and different types of diabetes are the focus of this first lesson on understanding, diagnosing, and managing diabetes. | Lesson 2: Diagnosing DiabetesThis lesson will focus on the common symptoms of different types of diabetes, what to expect when you do visit the doctor, and a variety of testing methods that are utilized to help your doctor diagnose the disease. | Lesson 3: All About GlucoseAny diabetic should understand the basic definition of glucose; what it does, and how it affects the body. | Lesson 4: Basic Diabetic ToolsIn this lesson, we'll cover the basics of what types of tools you may need to monitor your condition. | Lesson 5: The Diabetic LifestyleIn this lesson, we'll cover some ideas and suggestions for taking back control of your life and leading as normal of a lifestyle as possible. | Lesson 6: Diabetes ComplicationsThere are times when diabetic complications may arise. Understanding the basics regarding a few of these will help you identify when something just isn't right with your body.
| Lesson 7: Diabetes and the ElderlyThe importance of care and the dangers of infection to the elderly are broached in this lesson.
| Lesson 8: Gestational DiabetesThis lesson focuses specifically on what causes gestational diabetes, how women can take care of themselves throughout their pregnancy, and learn healthy lifestyle habits that will help them and their babies experience a healthy and normal pregnancy and d | Lesson 9: Diabetes and DietThis lesson will provide a brief introduction into a diabetic diet and catering that diet to your tastes.
| Lesson 10: Coping Skills for DiabeticsThis lesson will focus on how emotions such as stress and depression may interfere with your long-term health and wellness and the link between diabetes management and your emotional outlook.
| Lesson 11: Diabetes PreventionThis lesson focuses on preventing diabetes and what you can do to help yourself, your children or your parents avoid a diabetic diagnosis. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Diabetes 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550518 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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