Statement of Need

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and affects over 21 million people in the United States.  This program will take a closer look at the genetics behind diabetes and will discuss common signs/symptoms and treatment options.  Differences in outcomes among patients are also discussed, with an emphasis on strategies to overcome challenges to treatment.
 

Target Audience

This educational addresses the needs of physicians and other healthcare personnel (nurses, RNs, PAs, etc.) involved in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.

The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

1. Describe the current, and presumably latest, healthcare guidelines and diagnostic/treatment mandates for presentations of type 2 diabetes
2. Summarize the overall strategies for dealing with patients who present with type 2 diabetes
3. Discuss other factors, in addition to genetics, which play a large part in the development of type 2 diabetes

Accreditation

Physician Continuing Medical Education Credit

This is a demo activity, the University Clinic is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

University Clinic designates this demo educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education Credit

This is a demo activity, the University Clinic is NOT accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

University Clinic designates this demo educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 12 months) with commercial interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education, and experience. This website does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.
 

Technical Requirements

This activity is best experienced using the most current browser (or one back) of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. For all activities featuring audio, you must have a sound card and speakers. To view graphic images and references that appear in separate "pop-up" windows, you must have JavaScript and session cookies enabled on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required for certain activities.

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