The evolving landscape of diabetes and obesity care in the GLP-1 era: Where do dietitians fit?
About the webinar:
Join us to discuss the increasingly important role of dietitians in the evolving landscape of diabetes and obesity care. Led by experts Patricia Davidson and Beth Czerwony, they’ll review the coexisting mechanisms between these conditions and the necessary dietary interventions to complement and manage the side effects of GLP-1s and other medications. Leave feeling empowered to initiate an interdisciplinary approach to nutrition management while advocating for patient-centered care.
About the speakers:
Patricia Davidson DCN, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND, CHSE, FADCES is a Professor of Nutrition at West Chester University-PA. Tricia has held clinical positions as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for both in and outpatient diabetes education. For more than thirty years, Tricia has been active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on various committees and task forces, including the development of practice guidelines, Chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group. She serves on the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Board of Directors. Striving to be on top of emerging, evidence-based practices (EBP), both clinically and in teaching, her research centers on diabetes care and technology and pedagogical approaches for enhancing student learning.
Beth Czerwony MS, RD, CSOWM, LD is a Clinical Registered Dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition since 2007. In 2019, Beth earned her Certification in Obesity and Weight Management and serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns and mentors both ASMBS and Weight Management DPG. She is member of the Weight Management DPG for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and The Obesity Society. Outside of the clinical setting, Beth has completed multiple local and national presentations and media interviews.
About the host:
Angela Ginn-Meadow RD, RN, CDCES has been a Registered Dietitian for 20 years, passionate about assisting clients with chronic disease. She has established new ways for patients to return to wellness and improved clinical outcomes by providing real-world medical nutrition therapy and technology. Angela is also a community change agent to improve social health inequalities and has developed health education programs for city and county health departments. She is a recognized speaker on social determinants of health and the impact of diabetes outcomes. Angela is also the Advisory Board President for Morgan State University’s Food and Nutrition Science program to promote nutrition careers for minority students and was appointed to the Greater Baltimore Community Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association.
US dietitians: “The evolving landscape of diabetes and obesity care in the GLP-1 era: Where do dietitians fit?” awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
CPD/CEU hours are applicable for Australia and New Zealand dietitians. Check your local country requirements to see if you can claim for continuing education.
Commercial support has been provided by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute
| Continuing Education (USA) | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour |
| CPEUs Awarded | 1.0 |
| Performance Indicators | 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 8.1.1, 8.2.1, 10.3.1 |