ISSA Obesity & Diabetes Management
$ 6,400.00
The ISSA Obesity and Diabetes Management Specialist Course is an advanced certification that equips health and fitness professionals with the science-based knowledge to effectively support clients with obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
Description
ISSA Obesity & Diabetes Management
The ISSA Obesity and Diabetes Management Specialist Course is an advanced certification that equips health and fitness professionals with the science-based knowledge to effectively support clients with obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
This comprehensive program integrates pathophysiology, medical nutrition therapy, and behavioral science to create safe, effective lifestyle intervention strategies.
You will learn to interpret key health metrics, design personalized exercise and nutrition plans that improve insulin sensitivity and promote sustainable weight loss, and apply coaching techniques that foster long-term adherence.
Emphasizing a collaborative, client-centered approach within a healthcare team, this course prepares you to be a vital partner in managing these chronic conditions and improving overall metabolic health.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this certification, you will be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of obesity and type 2 diabetes, including the roles of insulin resistance, adipose tissue dysfunction, and metabolic syndrome.
- Interpret key clinical metrics (e.g., A1C, blood glucose, blood pressure, lipid profiles) and medications to inform safe and appropriate lifestyle recommendations.
- Design evidence-based nutrition protocols that manage blood glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, support sustainable weight loss, and align with medical nutrition therapy principles.
- Develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions that address the unique considerations for clients with obesity and diabetes, focusing on improving glycemic control and functional capacity.
- Apply specialized behavioral change strategies to address psychological barriers, build self-efficacy, and promote long-term adherence to lifestyle modifications.
- Navigate the professional scope of practice, recognizing signs of hypo- and hyperglycemia, understanding medication interactions, and knowing when to refer to healthcare providers.
Exam Format:
- Pre-requisites: None
- Exam Format: Multiple Choice | Short Answer | Case Study
- Exam Questions: 48 Multiple Choice | 30 Short Answer | 1 Case Study
- Passing Grade: 70%
- No. of Exam Attempts: 2
- Course Validity: 8 months
- CEUs: ISSA 20
