Advances in Diabetes and Obesity Management 2019

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Date & Location
Friday, May 10, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 2117 MERF, Iowa City, IA

Overview
The  purpose of this program is to increase knowledge by discussing issues with medications, nutrition, and physical activity related to obesity and diabetes.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)


Objectives
  1. Describe the risk factors and pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
  2. Discuss the natural history and complications of NAFLD and understand the therapeutic options for NAFLD
  3. Describe how to assess obesity and examine currently available therapies for weight management
  4. Discuss impact of diabetes and obesity on men’s health
  5. Examine available approaches for erectile dysfunction
  6. Identify potential health issues after bariatric surgery and examine strategies to improve long-term outcome after bariatric surgery
  7. Identify complications of diabetes during pregnancy, examine strategies to prevent complications, and discuss treatment options for glycemic control during pregnancy
  8. Describe how to utilize currently available diabetic medications to achieve optimum outcomes through personalized approaches
  9. Examine advancements in pharmacotherapy of diabetes
  10. Describe importance of screening for diabetic retinopathy
  11. Discuss how to apply newly available technologies for diabetic retinopathy

Registration
Registration Fees
Physician:  $180
Physician Assistant and Nurse:  $130
All other Diabetes Health Care Professionals:  $100
Fellow/Resident/Student:  $50

Accreditation

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

6.25 contact hours will be awarded by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34). Participants must attend the entire program to receive full credit.


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