Assessment and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Comprised of seven, one-hour CME programs, this series on type 2 diabetes reviews and applies evidence-based diabetes management guidelines for family physicians. Delivery platforms include slide-driven lecture, expert panel discussion, and video case dramatizations. Downloadable resources are available for easy access to evidence-based recommendations, practice tools, and point-of-care application.

Series Objectives

Educational activities in this series are designed to help family physicians:

• Identify patients at risk for type 2 diabetes and implement recommended risk reduction strategies
• Put evidence-based treatment recommendations into practice
• Apply appropriate strategies for maintaining optimal glycemic control
• Identify challenges and barriers to the prevention/management of type 2 diabetes and implement effective solutions

Activities

Activity 1: Highlights of Current Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Activity 2: Approach to Medical Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Activity 3: Role of Diabetes Education in Optimizing Outcomes

Activity 4: Challenging Cases in Type 2 Diabetes

Activity 5: Intensifying Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Strategies for Family Medicine

Activity 6: Next Steps for Patients with Sub-Optimal Glycemic Control

Activity 7: Motivating Change in Patients with Diabetes

Acknowledgment of Support

Activities 1-4 are supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi-Aventis, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America.

Activity 5 is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC.

Activities 6 and 7 are supported by an educational grant from Sanofi US.