Director
Steven V. Edelman, MD

Endocrinologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Univ. of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego VA Healthcare System, Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES
(TCOYD) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to educating, motivating and empowering people with diabetes and their loved ones to take a more active role in their own health care.

© 2008 TCOYD

 

Cutting Edge Strategies in Diabetes Care:
Making the Connection

Saturday, February 2, 2008
Indiana Convention Center
6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

PROGRAM AGENDA (Click Here For a PDF Brochure)

Morning Sessions

7:45
to
8:15

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15
to
8:30

Program Overview
Steven Edelman, MD and Joseph Nelson, MA, LP
8:30
to
9:30

Diabetes on the Offensive: The Role of Education, Motivation and Self-Advocacy
Steven Edelman, MD
9:30
to
10:00

The Personal Side of Diabetes: Psychological Secrets for Effective Management
Joseph Nelson, MA, LP
Morning Break 10:00-10:10 a.m.
10:10
to
11:05

Insulin Pump Therapy for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Effective and Straightforward Strategies for All Providers
Steven V. Edelman, MD
11:05
to
12:00

The Use of Incretin Mimetics for Tackling the Major Obstacles to Glycemic Control of Type 2 Diabetes: Reducing A1c and Post-Prandial Glucose Levels, Weight Loss and Durable Glycemic Control
Christopher Sadler, MA, PA-C, CDE
12:00
to
12:55

Cutting Edge and Practical Insulin Strategies for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Simple Stepwise Approach
R. Daniel Pollom, MD
Luncheon 12:55 - 1:55 p.m.
2:00
to
3:00

What's Driving You Crazy About Taking Care of People With Diabetes? An Interactive Hour Exploring Ways to Meet the Needs of Both Patients and Caregivers
Joseph Nelson, MA, LP
3:00
to
3:45

Making The Connection
Steven Edelman, MD and Joseph Nelson, MA, LP
Adjourn 3:45 p.m.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. Describe the role of GLP-1 in humans and give a clinically relevant explanation of the incretin story.
  2. Review the pertinent literature on exenatide including an update on the most recent clinical trial data.
  3. Explain the main mechanisms of action of exenatide and its effects on insulin and glucagon levels, glycemic control and weight reduction.
  4. Discuss the physiologic secretion of insulin in normal, type 1 and type 2 diabetic states.
  5. Design and implement individualized insulin regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes.
  6. Identify the pros and cons of various insulin strategies including combination therapy, split mixed approach, basal bolus regimens, and pump therapy.
  7. Describe the benefits of, and identify appropriate candidates for, insulin pump therapy.
  8. Discuss latest findings concerning patient motivation and how it influences self-management of diabetes.
  9. Recognize the emotional and physical barriers to initiation of insulin therapy faced by patients with type 2 diabetes and utilize strategies to overcome these barriers.
  10. Develop major behavioral strategies for enhancing diabetes self-management.
 

 

February 2, 2008
Indianapolis
Making the Connection

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: $25
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, and snack. A syllabus and supplemental textbook will also be provided.
Register by calling:
888-229-6263 by Friday, January 25. Registration is limited to 125 people.
Cancellation: Call 888-229-6263. No refunds after January 25.

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ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Taking Control Of Your Diabetes. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

BRN: Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for re-certification. This course is designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Certified Diabetes Educators: To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be diabetes related and approved by a provider on the NCBDE list of Approved Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education. The University of California, San Diego is accredited by the ACCME, which is on the NCBDE list of Approved Providers.

Jointly sponsored by:

UCSD CME

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For more registration information please contact:

University of San Diego Continuing Medical Education
9500 Gilman Dr.
MC 0617 La Jolla, CA 92093
Toll Free: 888-229-6263 or 858-534-3940 ocme@ucsd.edu