Type 2 Diabetes: Fueling the Surge of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Abstract

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to: 1. Recognize and identify the interrelated risk factors that contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. 2. Formulate strategies that result in the early identification of women at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and CVD. 3. Describe intervention strategies for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes and CVD in women. A total of 2 contact hours may be earned as CNE credit for reading “Type 2 Diabetes: Fueling the Surge of Cardiovascular Disease in Women” and for completing an online post‐test and participant feedback form. To take the test and complete the participant feedback form, please visit http://JournalsCNE.awhonn.org . Certificates of completion will be issued on receipt of the completed participant feedback form and processing fees. AWHONN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity. AWHONN also holds California and Alabama BRN numbers: California CNE provider #CEP580 and Alabama #ABNP0058.