With this 100% online Postgraduate diploma, you will adapt food plans for athletes with Diabetes who follow vegetarian or vegan diets, ensuring an adequate balance of proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates”

Comprehensive care of athletes with diabetes requires a multidisciplinary approach that addresses all aspects of the disease, including nutrition. Over the past few years, vegan diets have gained popularity as nutritional options that provide various health benefits for this population. For example, vegetarianism helps such individuals maintain a healthy body weight and improves blood lipid levels (which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease). In the face of this, nursing professionals play a relevant role in educating and supporting users in both adopting and maintaining a balanced diet. Therefore, these specialists require a thorough understanding of Nutrition to provide personalized assistance that promotes glycemic control and the athletic performance of their patients.

In this context, TECH implements a complete and revolutionary Postgraduate diploma in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Nursing. The academic itinerary will analyze the physiology of exercise in diabetics, taking into account factors such as muscle metabolism during physical activity. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into Insulin Therapy so that graduates can optimize the glycemic control of users and minimize the risk of suffering complications such as Hypoglycemia. The didactic materials will also examine the protein sources in the vegan/vegetarian diet, emphasizing the importance of consuming Vitamin B12 in order to have enough energy for sports activities. It is worth mentioning that the program will count with the participation of a renowned International Guest Director, who will provide graduates with the most beneficial Nutritional Supplements for athletes with Diabetes.

On the other hand, this university program is taught 100% online, which allows nurses to adapt the pace of learning to their needs and availability. In addition, TECH's disruptive Relearning methodology will guarantee graduates a progressive, natural and efficient update of their knowledge and skills.

A prestigious International Guest Director will offer a variety of Masterclasses to delve into the latest trends in Nutritional Supplements for diabetic athletes”

This Postgraduate diploma in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nutrition and Dietetics
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will delve into the nutritional requirements of child athletes, ensuring they receive the carbohydrates and protein needed for optimal growth”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Do you want to acquire advanced skills to provide nutritional counseling to patients with Diabetes who follow vegetarian or vegan diets? Achieve it with this revolutionary program"

The Relearning methodology used in this program will allow you to expand your knowledge in an autonomous and progressive way. At your own pace!"

Through this program, nurses will provide holistic care to athletes with diabetes who follow vegetarian or vegan diets. The program will analyze metabolic differences during exercise, which will enable graduates to plan strategies to prevent complications such as hypoglycemia. The study plan will also delve into the benefits of carbohydrate and protein intake for athletes to achieve optimal athletic performance. The itinerary will also examine the latest trends in Diabetic Supplements. As a result, specialists will develop competencies to assess dietary intake, nutritional status and specific dietary needs of their patients.

A study plan at the forefront of academic teaching will provide you with the latest knowledge in Sports Supplementation for diabetic athletes”

Module 1. Different Stages or Specific Population Groups

1.1. Nutrition in the Female Athlete

1.1.1. Limiting Factors
1.1.2. Requirements

1.2. Menstrual Cycle

1.2.1. The Luteal Phase
1.2.2. The Follicular Phase

1.3. Triad

1.3.1. Amenorrhea
1.3.2. Osteoporosis

1.4. Nutrition in the Pregnant Female Athlete

1.4.1. Energy Requirements
1.4.2. Micronutrients

1.5. The Effects of Physical Exercise on the Child Athlete

1.5.1. Strength Training
1.5.2. Endurance Training

1.6. Nutritional Education in the Child Athlete

1.6.1. Sugar
1.6.2. Eating Disorders

1.7. Nutritional Requirements in the Child Athlete

1.7.1. Carbohydrates
1.7.2. Proteins

1.8. Changes Associated with Aging

1.8.1. % Body Fat
1.8.2. Muscle Mass

1.9. Main Problems in the Older Athlete

1.9.1. Joints
1.9.2. Cardiovascular Health

1.10. Interesting Supplements for Older Athletes

1.10.1. Whey Protein
1.10.2. Creatine

Module 2. Vegetarianism and Veganism

2.1. Vegetarianism and Veganism in the History of Sport

2.1.1. The Beginnings of Veganism in Sport
2.1.2. Vegetarian Athletes Today

2.2. Different Types of Vegan Food

2.2.1. The Vegan Athlete
2.2.2. The Vegetarian Athlete

2.3. Common Errors in the Vegan Athlete

2.3.1. Energy Balance
2.3.2. Protein Consumption

2.4. Vitamin B12

2.4.1. B12 Supplementation
2.4.2. Bioavailability of Spirulina Algae

2.5. Protein Sources in the Vegan/Vegetarian Diet

2.5.1. Protein Quality
2.5.2. Environmental Sustainability

2.6. Other Key Nutrients in Vegans

2.6.1. Conversion of ALA to EPA/DHA
2.6.2. Fe, Ca, Vit-D and Zn.

2.7. Biochemical Evaluation/Nutritional Shortcomings

2.7.1. Anemia
2.7.2. Sarcopenia

2.8. Vegan vs. Omnivorous Food

2.8.1. Evolutionary Food
2.8.2. Current Food

2.9. Ergogenic Aids

2.9.1. Creatine
2.9.2. Vegetable Protein

2.10. Factors that Decrease Nutrient Absorption

2.10.1. High Fiber Intake
2.10.2. Oxalates

Module 3. Type 1 Diabetic Athlete

3.1. Knowing about Diabetes and its Pathology

3.1.1. Incidence of Diabetes
3.1.2. Diabetes Pathophysiology
3.1.3. Consequences of Diabetes

3.2. Exercise Physiology in People with Diabetes

3.2.1. Maximal, Submaximal Exercise and Muscle Metabolism during Exercise
3.2.2. Differences at the Metabolic Level during Exercise in People with Diabetes

3.3. Exercise in People with Type 1 Diabetes

3.3.1. Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia and Adjustment of Nutritional Treatment 
3.3.2. Exercise Duration and Carbohydrate Intake

3.4. Exercise in People with Type 2 Diabetes Blood Sugar Control

3.4.1. Risks of Physical Activity in People with Type 2 Diabetes
3.4.2. Benefits of Exercise in People with Type 2 Diabetes

3.5. Exercise in Children and Adolescents with Diabetes

3.5.1. Metabolic Effects of Exercise
3.5.2. Precautions during Exercise

3.6. Insulin Therapy and Exercise

3.6.1. Insulin Infusion Pump
3.6.2. Types of Insulins

3.7. Nutritional Strategies during Sport and Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes

3.7.1. From Theory to Practice
3.7.2. Carbohydrate Intake Before, During and After Physical Exercise
3.7.3. Hydration Before, During and After Physical Exercise

3.8.  Nutritional Planning in Endurance Sports

3.8.1.  Marathon
3.8.2.  Cycling

3.9.  Nutritional Planning in Team Sports

3.9.1.  Soccer
3.9.2.  Rugby

3.10.  Sports Supplements and Diabetes

3.10.1.  Potentially Beneficial Supplements for Athletes with Diabetes

This Postgraduate diploma will include real case studies and exercises to bring the development of the program closer to your daily clinical practice. Enroll now!”