Updates on Diabetes XLV

Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7:40 AM - 4:35 PM, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD


The Update on Diabetes XLV symposium is designed to help healthcare providers caring for patients with diabetes. Faculty have been selected to provide an overview of the advances in diabetes care and treatment of diabetes complications. The challenges of diabetes management and practical way to overcome these barriers will be addressed through best practice guidelines. Presentations will focus on optimal ways to improve glucose control through technology and medications, and individualizing treatments for patients with diabetes.

1. Recognize the physiology of leptin and its role in glycemic control
2. Review the newest guidelines for the treatment of hypertension with a focus on patients with diabetes.
3. Recall the pathophysiology and treatment of dyslipidemia, including both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment approaches.
4. Describe the alternative devices to administer insulin beyond vials and simple insulin pens
5. Review the latest continuous glucose monitors on the market and consider their application in your patients with diabetes.
6. Identify the common hand complications of diabetes and summarize treatment methods.
7. Recall the recent data associated with FDA approved incretin medications and list their indications.
8. Describe the technology and applications of hybrid closed loop insulin pumps
9. Review the causes of severe insulin resistance and treatment with diet, exercise and medications.
10. Recognize the role of the medications in protecting the kidneys in patients being treated for diabetes.

• Physicians: $200
• Residents/Fellows: $100
• Physician Assistants: $100
• Nurse Practitioners: $100
• Nurses: $100
• Dietitians/Nutritionists: $100
• Pharmacists: $100
• Allied Health Professionals: $100
• Industry Representatives: $250

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.25  Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity is approved for 7.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for 7.25 contact hours. This learning activity is knowledge-based. The Universal Activity Number for this program is UAN # JA4008151-0000-22-007-L01-P/ JA4008151-0000-22-007-L01-T

 

Dietitians: CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 7.25 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

 

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (7.25 hours), Nurse - ANCC (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (7.25 hours), Registered Dietitians - CDR (7.25 hours), Pharmacist - ACPE (7.25 hours), IPCE (7.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

If you are interested in supporting the program, please contact Lynne Brecker, [email protected]