The Role of Low-Carbohydrate, Very Low-Carbohydrate, and Ketogenic Diets in Type 2 Diabetes

This continuing education course reviews recent research on the impact of low-carbohydrate, very low-carbohydrate, and ketogenic diets on type 2 diabetes. Safety, long-term sustainability, and efficacy will be discussed along with the effect on hemoglobin A1c, fasting plasma glucose, and mortality.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:

  1. Differentiate between a low-carbohydrate, very low-carbohydrate, and ketogenic diet.
  2. Assess the short and long-term impacts of a carbohydrate-restricted diet on satiety and glycemic control.
  3. Evaluate nutritional ketosis as a tool for glycemic improvement.
  4. Determine the ideal population to utilize carbohydrate restriction as a primary nutrition therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes.
  5. Create a meal plan that supports a patient’s individualized needs and preferences while maintaining carbohydrate restriction.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 9.4.4
CDR Activity Type: 
740
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CDR
Course opens: 
05/17/2021
Course expires: 
05/16/2024
CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
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Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, is a corporate wellness consultant and freelance food and nutrition writer based in Pennsylvania.

The author has no relevant disclosures to report regarding this program. She has certified that no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our disclosure policy.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 CDR

Price

CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
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