Update on Diabetes XLIII


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Thursday, April 15, 2021, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Specialties - Bariatric Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Preventive Medicine, Surgery


This program, Update on Diabetes XLIII, provides an overview of the advances in diabetes care. During this conference we address the challenges in diabetes management and practical ways to overcome these barriers. Presentations will focus on best ways to control glucose through medications and technology, and individualizing treatments for patients with diabetes.



Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:


  1. Discuss advances in research, technology and clinical practice that improve diabetes management.
  2. Adopt an individualized, patient centered approach to making medication changes to better manage diabetes.
  3. Identify other indicators, in addition to Hemoglobin A1c, to measure diabetic control.
  4. Formulate how the adoption of an individualized, patient centered approach to making medication changes will better manage patients' diabetes.
  5. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care for diabetes treatment.
  6. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with diabetes.


  • Physician $80
  • Resident or Fellow $40
  • Physician Assistant $40
  • Nurse Practitioner $40
  • Nurse $40
  • Allied Health Professional $40
  • Pharmacist $40
  • Dietitian/Nutritionist $40
  • Industry Professional $100


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 4.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.





Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 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 4.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists: This activity is approved for 4.5 contact hours.  This learning activity is knowledge-based. The Universal Activity Number for this program is
JA4008151-0000-21-025-L01-P.

Dietitians: CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 4.5 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.





AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (4.50 hours), Nurse - ANCC (4.50 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (4.50 hours), Registered Dietitians (4.50 hours), Pharmacist - ACPE (4.50 hours), IPCE (4.50 hours)