Self-Management Education and Support for Patients

Self-Management Education and Support for Patients is organized by Penn Medicine - Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education.

Course Dates:
Release Date: Jul 01, 2015
Expired Date: Jun 19, 2021

Target Audience:
FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Credits:
• AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.25 hours), 
• Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (0.25 hours), 
• Nursing Contact Hours (0.25 hours), 
• ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.25 hours), 
• Patient Safety/Risk Management PSRM (0.25 hours)

Objectives:
• Review ADA guidelines and scientific evidence about when self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is appropriate for diabetic patients treated with insulin therapy and especially for those also treated with oral agents.
• Instruct patients on oral medications on desired frequency and timing of tests in order to guide medicine titration.
• Counsel patients with type 2 diabetes about the importance of weight loss - but not necessarily excessive loss.
• Emphasize the importance of regular exercise in achieving weight loss.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.