Insulin Resistance Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Course Overview
Episode 1: This episode provides healthcare professionals with a foundational understanding of insulin resistance, covering its development, diagnosis, and early signs. Listeners will gain valuable insights to enhance patient care and improve management strategies for this common yet often misunderstood condition.
Episode 2: This episode equips healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies for managing and treating insulin resistance. Topics include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological treatments, and effective approaches to supporting patients in achieving better health outcomes.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the physiological mechanisms behind insulin resistance.
- Identify how insulin resistance differs from type 2 diabetes.
- Recognize the diagnostic criteria for insulin resistance to include the early signs and symptoms.
- Identify management strategies and treatment options for insulin resistance.
About the Author/Presenter
Candace Pierce DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. Pierce strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Jane Oelke, ND, PhD, With over 30 years of experience in natural medicine, Dr. Jane Oelke is a highly qualified naturopath and wellness expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Health Care Administration, and a PhD in Homeopathy and Energy Medicine. Certified in functional medicine and as a national health and wellness coach, Dr. Oelke integrates a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Oelke has authored two influential books, "Natural Fibromyalgia Choices" and "Natural Choices for Attention Deficit Disorder," offering practical guidance on managing these conditions through natural remedies. She practices at her office in St. Joseph, Michigan, where she continues to help individuals achieve optimal health and wellness.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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