Program #786 • Available Wednesday, August 15, 2001
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Sunday, August 15, 2004

Onychomycosis in Diabetes: An Often Overlooked Problem

 

Program Description

While health care professionals are acutely aware of the need to manage diabetes by working with their patients to achieve optimal long-term glucose control, recent studies suggest that a stronger emphasis needs to be placed on foot care. Recommendations include frequent and thorough foot examinations for patients with diabetes, and early intervention to treat fungal nail disease and related disorders. More specifically, patients with chronic nail disease such as onychomycosis (OM) – whether it presents on the hand or foot, require efficacious treatment for two major reasons: 1. The nail and tissue deformities secondary to OM may cause vascular complications necessitating surgical intervention, and 2. OM, because of its treatment resistance to all but sustained systemic therapy, is a persistent and esthetically unappealing condition. Many patients with this disease tend to be self-conscious, and may in fact develop depression secondary to OM. Using case studies to illustrate key diagnostic and treatment issues, an interdisciplinary panel of experts explores the state-of-the-art in managing onychomycosis in the patient with diabetes.

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Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, dermatologists, podiatrists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals interested in the management of onychomycosis in patients with diabetes.

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, August 15, 2002. 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.