Thanks to this program, supported by Relearning, you will design balanced diets that meet the nutritional needs of athletes with Diabetes with vegan or vegetarian eating patterns”

Sports Nutrition has become a fundamental aspect of Diabetes management and optimal glycemic control. As more athletes seek to adopt healthier lifestyles, Vegetarianism and Veganism emerge as the most popular dietary choices. However, for diabetic athletes these eating styles pose significant challenges that must be addressed with precision to ensure an optimal balance between health and athletic performance. Given these circumstances, pharmacists are more than authoritative voices to provide them with dietary recommendations to ensure adequate blood glucose levels and address potential nutritional deficiencies.

In this scenario, TECH implements an innovative program in Sports Nutrition in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Pharmacists. The academic itinerary will examine the nutritional demands of a variety of specific populations, such as women or children athletes. In addition, the curriculum will delve into the most common nutritional deficiencies among vegan athletes (such as lack of Vitamin B12, protein, calcium or iron). In line with this, the syllabus will offer the most sophisticated supplementation techniques to accelerate muscle recovery (among which Creatine stands out). Didactic materials will also analyze the physiology of exercise in diabetic users, addressing factors such as the metabolic effects of sports practice or insulin therapy. In addition, the program will include the participation of a renowned International Guest Director, who will help pharmacists to plan balanced diets that meet the nutritional needs of diabetic athletes.

On the other hand, the methodology of this program reinforces its innovative character. TECH provides pharmacists with a 100% online educational environment, thus adapting to the needs of busy professionals who want to advance their careers. It also relies on the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. Therefore, only thing they will precisely is a device with  Internet access to access the Virtual Campus.

A prestigious International Guest Director will give a rigorous Masterclass to delve into aspects such as nutritional planning in team sports”

This Postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism 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

Looking to delve deeper into how vegan diets can affect glycemic control? With this program you will gain access to the most sophisticated strategies to adjust nutrient intake and optimize Diabetes management”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing 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, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts

Incorporate the most innovative Nutritional Supplementation into your practice thanks to the digital university in the world according to Forbes"

TECH's 100% online methodology will allow you to choose the time and place to study, without hindering your professional work. You will plan your own schedule!"

Thanks to this program, pharmacists will have a solid knowledge to recommend food products or supplements to diabetic athletes who maintain vegetarian or vegan diets. The curriculum will analyze the nutritional needs of specific populations, including pregnant athletes and senior athletes. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into the importance for these users to have an optimal energy balance that includes proteins and Vitamin B12. The program will also provide graduates with the most effective dietary strategies for individuals with Diabetes. Therefore, pharmacists will provide nutrient counseling to manage possible deficiencies or health imbalances.

You will provide highly individualized nutritional counseling to diabetic athletes who follow vegetarian or vegan diets with their athletic performance and health goals in mind”

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 Older Athletes

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 Vegetarian 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 Assessment/Nutritional Deficiencies

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. The 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. Exercise in People with Type 1 Diabetes
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

An intensive curriculum that will make you a highly specialized Pharmacist in Diabetes Sports Nutrition, Vegetarianism and Veganism. Enroll now!”