Diabetes Online Series (Multiple Modules)

Over the past 10 years, the managment of A1C, blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels has increased in diabetes patients. This has been accompanied by improvements in cardiovascular outcomes and has led to substantial reductions in end-stage microvascular complications. Nevertheless, 33–49% of patients still do not meet targets for glycemic, blood pressure or cholesterol control, and only 14% meet targets for all three measures while also avoiding smoking. 

Optimal diabetes management requires an organized, systematic approach and the involvement of a coordinated team of dedicated healthcare professionals working in an environment where patient-centered, high-quality care is a priority. This online series will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen the healthcare team's competencies. 

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Course Topics and Faculty Credits 
Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials (CVOT) and Diabetes: The Clinical Landscape
Theodore Feldman, M.D., FACC, FACP		 1.0
Diabetic Nephropathy
Gaspar Alejandro Barreto-Torrella, M.D.		 0.75
Do We Need New Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes?
Donald R. Coustan, M.D.		 1.0
Gestational Diabetes: Continued Controversies
Mark B. Landon, M.D.		 1.00
Glucose Management in Critical Care Units
Archana R. Sadhu, M.D., FACE		 1.0
Glucose Management in Noncritical Hospitalized Patients 
Archana R. Sadhu, M.D., FACE		 1.0
Hyperglycemic Crisis: What’s New, What’s Not and What’s Next? 
Marie E. McDonnell, M.D.		 1.0
Inpatient Management of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia
Guillermo Umpierrez, M.D., CDE		 1.0
Management of Diabetes in the Elderly Patient
Guillermo Umpierrez, M.D., CDE		 1.0
Management of Gestational Diabetes 
Donald R. Coustan, M.D. 		 1.0

Target Audience

Family physicians, general internists, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and respiratory therapists.

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Course summary
Course opens: 
08/01/2018
Course expires: 
08/01/2020

See individual module pages for faculty titles and disclosure information. 

This online course bundle includes highlights from the Diabetes Symposium. 

DIABETES SYMPOSIUM PLANNER 
J. Arturo Fridman, M.D., has indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner has relevant financial relationships with commercial interest companies, and he will not include off-label or unapproved product usage in his presentation or discussion.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

See individual course pages for applicable credits and accreditations. 

Available Credit

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
08/01/2018
Course expires: 
08/01/2020
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