The Issam Cheikh Update on Diabetes XLVIII

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:40 AM - 4:35 PM, Stuart Bell Conference Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD


According to the 2024 CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report, approximately 38 million adults aged 18 and older, or about 12% of all US adults have diabetes. Diabetes remains a leading cause of death and disability. In 2022, the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States was $412.9 billion. Glycemic control continues to be suboptimal despite the wide range of available medications and advances in technology. This conference provides an overview of the advances in diabetes care and will feature expert speakers covering key topics such as insulin pump therapy, insulin dosing, diabetes and the gastrointestinal system, emotional aspects of coping with diabetes, preparing for surgery, diabetes medications (including SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists), and advances in Type 1 diabetes. Health professionals will gain practical tools and clinical insights to enhance diabetes care and improve patient outcomes. Presentations will focus on the best practices in controlling glucose through technology, medications, and individualizing treatment for patients with diabetes.

1. Personalize pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for the management of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
2. Discuss the relationship between diabetes and gastrointestinal motility, emphasizing the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, the various diagnostic strategies employed, and the approaches for managing the resultant conditions.
3. Discuss the practical applications of insulin pump therapy use in patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
4. Express the importance of addressing the psychosocial aspects of diabetes as it impacts the quality of life of patients and provide specific assessment and interventions the clinician can use in their practice.
5. Review current evidence-based guidelines for preoperative management of diabetes medications and outline practical, person-centered strategies that promote safe and effective preparation for surgery
6. Apply a patient centered approach to oral diabetes medication use and distinguish between glucose lowering effects and organ protective benefits of diabetes medications
7. State new advances in Type 1 diabetes research and treatment.
8. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care of diabetic patients.
9. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with diabetes.

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

	In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health. 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.
	Credit Designation 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 hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
	Pharmacists: This activity is approved for 7.25 contact hour(s). This learning activity is knowledge-based. The Universal Activity Number for this program is UAN#JA4008151-0000-26-023-L01-P.
	Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs):  Completion of this IPCE/ activity award 7.25 CPEUs.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs.

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

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E University Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21218 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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