OVERVIEW

2021 Updates in Diabetes Management Course is organized by Scripps Conference Services & CME.

Released On: November 29, 2021
Expires On: May 30, 2022

Target Audience:
This activity is intended for Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Certified Diabetes Educators, Dieticians, and Other Allied Health Professionals caring for patients with diabetes.

Program Overview
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute’s 2021 Updates in Diabetes Management internet enduring material provides the most recent medication, nutrition, and technology recommendations for managing patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Educational Objectives:
After completing this internet enduring material, participants should be able to:
• Describe special considerations and precautions necessary when treating patients with comorbid diabetes and heart disease.
• Explain how to use and interpret new glucose monitoring technologies.
• Review evidence-based approaches to weight loss and maintenance.
• Identify and treat chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes using the latest medications and guidelines.
• Integrate new practice recommendations for the treatment of patients with diabetes from a PCP and specialist perspective.
• Define the role of the interdisciplinary care team in caring for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.