Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Celiac Disease
Speakers/coordinators: Melina Karipidou, Meropi Kontogianni
In this workshop, we will address key challenges, including problem prioritization, managing parental concerns, and conducting motivational interviews to support patients.
We will also explore adherence assessment, food labeling, and the challenges of choosing between packaged and non-packaged foods. Additionally, we will discuss the impact on daily life, food choices, and the limitations that come with managing both conditions.
Day
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Time
16:30 – 17:30
Venue
Parallel Hall A6 – Ground Floor
Target Audience
Master’s and Bachelor’s students, Healthcare Professionals managing Type 1 Diabetes, including Endocrinologists, Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Psychologists, and others.
Number of participants
Limited seats available.
Format
- Interactive lectures
- Hands-on activities
- Case studies
- Role playing
Certificate
A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify Key Challenges: Compare the dietary and lifestyle restrictions imposed by each condition, prioritize problems faced by patients and healthcare providers
- Enhance Patient Support Strategies: address parental concerns effectively, apply motivational interviewing techniques to encourage adherence and behavioral change.
- Improve Practical Management Skills: Assess adherence of people with T1DM and celiac disease to dietary recommendations, analyze food labels for gluten and carbohydrate content, make informed decisions about packaged vs. non-packaged food choices.
- Evaluate the Impact on Daily Life: Discuss the psychological and social challenges of managing both conditions, develop strategies to improve quality of life for affected individuals.
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