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Program #816 • Available Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Saturday, June 02, 2007

Approaches to Diabetes Mellitus, 2003

Faculty

Zachary T. Bloomgarden, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY

 

Program Description

Diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate. Currently, this chronic disease affects approximately 16 million people in the United States and 150 million people worldwide. These figures are projected to rise to 28 million in the US and 300 million worldwide by 2025. Primary prevention has become a focus of attention in recent years due to the morbidity and mortality of diabetes complications. Dr Bloomgarden reviews the rising prevalence of the disease and discusses effective diabetes prevention programs. In addition, Dr Bloomgarden presents data related to the metabolic syndrome and describes successful management approaches to diabetes, including glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid treatment regimens.

(50 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and other health care professionals with an interest in the management of diabetes mellitus.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Thursday, June 02, 2005. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.




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