Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction, Overview, and Needs Assessment 
2. Confirming a Diagnosis of Diabetes 
3. Primary Types of Diabetes: Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Health Assessment Findings 
   1. Type 1 Diabetes 
   2. Type 2 Diabetes 
   3. Gestational diabetes 
   4. Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)  
   5. MODY Metabolic Syndrome 
4. Differential Diagnosis of DM 
   1. Cushing Disease Cushing Syndrome 
   2. Corticosteroid-induced hyperglycemia (steroid-induced diabetes) 
   3. Neuroleptic induced hyperglycemia 
   4. Infection (stress-induced hyperglycemia) 
   5. Pheochromocytoma 
   6. Iron overload (hemochromatosis) 
5. Importance of Patient Education 
6. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. It will take the average learner 150 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Discuss the alarming rates of diabetes diagnoses in the United States and its effect on chronic disability and premature mortality. 
2. Verbalize signs and symptoms of diabetes.  
3. Outline various laboratory tests used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes. 
4. Identify risk factors for diabetes/ prediabetes. 
5. Describe differences in insulin-producing ability between persons with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.  
6. Discuss components of DSMES as they benefit a person with diabetes mellitus. 
7. Verbalize lifestyle behaviors (behavioral modifications) to improve glucose management. 
8. Discuss medical conditions that mimic diabetes mellitus: presenting signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options.  
9. Verbalize understanding of the importance of annual/preventive screenings for diabetes. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.