Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

1. Review the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents.
2. Describe the diagnosis of diabetes in children and adolescents.
3. Summarize diabetes treatment and management strategies in youth.
4. Explain the medical complications associated with diabetes in children and youth.
5. Outline the common challenges facing children with diabetes and their families.
6. Explain the issues faced by adolescents with diabetes.
7. Discuss the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

Nursing

Diagnosing, treating, and managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, including medical complications, challenges, and transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.

Occupational Therapy

Diagnosing, treating, and managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, including medical complications, challenges, and transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 03041. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 5.00 CEUs, xxx aotaEdLevel xxx, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy

Diagnosing, treating, and managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, including medical complications, challenges, and transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state’s licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.

Contact Hours: 5.00

Course Availability: Expires 2024-08-01