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Learning Objectives
- List the five primary tests patients with diabetes should undergo regularly and the guideline-recommended targets for each.
- Summarize the importance of achieving recommended glycemic targets and describe available treatment options including initiating insulin therapy.
- Summarize strategies to address and manage barriers to diabetes care.
Faculty and Staff Information
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Penelope LaRocque, in consultation with J. Mark Beard, MD and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP.
Penelope LaRocque, is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
J. Mark Beard, MD, who served as consulting author for this CME Bulletin, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine Residency Section at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Beard completed medical school at the University of Missouri at Columbia and residency at Providence Hospital in Seattle, WA. His areas of expertise include diabetes, procedural training, women’s and reproductive health, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP, who served as the medical editor for this CME Bulletin, is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Mintz is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. He has published in peer-reviewed journals on topics including asthma, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and medical education, and is the author of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care.
Penelope LaRocque, is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
J. Mark Beard, MD, who served as consulting author for this CME Bulletin, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine Residency Section at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Beard completed medical school at the University of Missouri at Columbia and residency at Providence Hospital in Seattle, WA. His areas of expertise include diabetes, procedural training, women’s and reproductive health, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP, who served as the medical editor for this CME Bulletin, is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Mintz is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. He has published in peer-reviewed journals on topics including asthma, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and medical education, and is the author of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Beard, Dr. Mintz, Ms. LaRocque, Ms. Gangel, and Ms. O'Brien have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Michelle O'Brien
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Elaine Kierl Gangel
Manager, CME Resources Department
Continuing Medical Education
Michelle O'Brien
Editorial Assistant
CME Resources Department
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation for this activity begins May 1, 2009. The term of approval is for two years from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP MEMBERS
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin and complete the self-assessment quiz and online evaluation. Once you have completed the evaluation online, credit will be posted automatically to your CME record.
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the consulting author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or Novo Nordisk.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Read this CME Bulletin now.
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