Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide, affecting approximately 425 million individuals. In the United States, about 9.4% of the adult population is affected by diabetes mellitus with even higher prevalence rates among racial/ethnic minorities. One in four individuals does not know he/she has the disease. Due to a significant delay in the diagnosis of diabetes in many cases, as well as suboptimal control of the disease in most patients, diabetes-related complications are extremely common.This CME course provides a state-of-the-art update on managing and preventing diabetes-related complications to the spectrum of providers who care for these patients. Learning activities will center on strategies to prevent and treat microvascular complications including retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy as well as macrovascular complications of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease. This update will also present assessment tools and communication skills needed to address psychosocial issues common in the patient with micro/macrovascular complications. Didactic lectures focus on the importance of patient education in managing the heightened complexity of self-care regimens associated with the chronic complications of diabetes.
Monday, August 3, 2020 - Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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