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ForwardModule 7: Carbohydrates and Diabetes 11/8/25
Carbohydrates and Diabetes Mellitus: This module focuses on the physiological impact of digesting different types of carbohydrates and assesses the role of certain carbohydrates in promoting satiety, regulating blood glucose and sustaining energy, with a further look into whole grains. In the kitchen we focus on strategies for reducing sugar consumption, especially in snacking, and discuss guidelines for healthier snacking and desserts.
Target Audience
- Physician
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Dietitian
- Master and Doctorate Level Nutritionist
- Pharmacist
- Certified Diabetic Educator
- Optometrist
Learning Objectives
1. Identify primary sources of carbohydrates in the diet.
2. Describe the structure, digestion, transport, and regulation of the various forms of carbohydrates in the diet.
3. Describe carbohydrate needs and how carbohydrate functions in the body.
4. Distinguish sources that are high in complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates.
5. Describe the current scientific literature related to high fructose corn syrup.
6. Explain the different categorizations of diabetes in terms of symptoms, diagnostic criteria, target populations, and relevant lab values.
7. Review the NCEP and WHO criteria for metabolic syndrome.
8. Explain the holistic approach to type 2 diabetes remission.
9. List the three primary classifications of carbohydrates with an emphasis on their effect on glucose metabolism.
10. Explain the intricacies of fiber; where it comes from, how it functions in the body, and the specific health impacts attributed to soluble and insoluble varieties.
11. Identify RDA of fiber throughout the lifecycle.
12. Identify the components of a whole grain and explain the difference between whole and refined grains in regards to physical and nutritional composition.
13. Explain the science supporting Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and any potential negative consequences caused by following diets based on these principles.
14. Summarize the evidence-based research pertaining to artificial and natural sweeteners.
15. Identify approaches to aid in controlling sugar intake, with a focus on portion size and frequency of intake.
16. Recognize substitutes for common snacks with items higher in fiber and lower in sodium and simple carbohydrates
Planning Committee
Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
In accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence, GW requires all planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content to disclose the absence or existence of all financial relationships (of any dollar amount) with any ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
GW reviews all disclosure statements to determine which financial relationships are relevant to the educational content of the accredited CE Activity. An individual is considered to have a relevant financial relationship if the educational content an individual can control is related to the business lines or products of the ineligible company.
No Relevant Financial Relationships
Upon review of all collected information about financial relationships with ineligible companies, GW has determined that the following planners, faculty, staff, and others in control of educational content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Activity Director/Reviewer
- Timothy S. Harlan, MD
Faculty/Planners
- Kerri Dotson, RD
Staff
- Leticia Hall
- Naomi Loughlin
- Sheena King
Module 7: Carbohydrates and Diabetes
American College of Culinary Medicine
Accreditation Statements
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement(s)
Physicians (CME)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences will submit participant completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. You can check the status of your submission via the “Reported Credits” tab in your learner profile.
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ earned as AOA Category 2 credit.
It is the physician's responsibility to report CME credits earned directly to AOA.
Ways to report CME Credit:
- Email: Your CME Certificate to Physician Education & CME at [email protected].
- Online: Via the CME Self-Reporting Tool (login required).
Pharmacists (CPE)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
ACPE#:
| 0536-0000-25-011-L01-P |
Release Date: 11/08/2025
Expiration Date: 11/08/2028
CE Credits: 3.00 (0.3)
Dietitians
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses
For recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)
All other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts about whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.
Available Credit
- 3.00 ABIM MOC 2
- 3.00 ACPE PharmacistThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 3.00 Completion
- 3.00 CDRThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 3.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
- 3.00 Nursing Hour(s)Educational Review Systems is an approved approver of continuing nursing education by the Alabama State Nursing Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider # 5-115. This program is approved for 3.00 hour(s) of continuing nursing education. Educational Review Systems is also approved for nursing continuing education by the state of California (Provider # 14692), the state of Florida and the District of Columbia.
- 3.00 Nursing CEU
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