The Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders Review Course is available as a SHORT COURSE only.
Refocusing Education for Type 2 Diabetes Jean Claude Mbanya, M.D., David Owen, M.D., Lois Jovanovic, M.D., Patricia Moreira–Cali, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. and Michael Weiss Initiate effective self-monitoring of blood glucose. Provide preconception counseling to diabetic women. Explain the importance of carbohydrate distribution in preventing weight gain in patients on insulin therapy. Advise patients about lifestyle modification. Assist newly diagnosed patients in developing a diabetes self-management plan.
Metabolic Diseases: Methods of Management David A. Ehrmann, M.D., Murray J. Favus, M.D. and George Bakris, M.D. Describe the effects of impaired glucose tolerance and b–cell dysfunction in PCOS. Discuss the association between obstructive sleep apnea and PCOS. List the consequences of vitamin D deficiency. Identify and treat vitamin D deficiency. Review recent data about obesity and hyperaldosteronism in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Obesity: Associated Risk and Lifestyle Management James Hill, Ph.D., Mariana Lazo, M.D., Robert Ross, Ph.D., Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., Charles Webb, DO and Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D. Counsel patients about the benefits of weight loss, physical activity, and a healthful diet. Appropriately screen for and diagnose nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Identify patients who are at elevated metabolic risk. Discuss the concept of energy density and strategies to decrease energy density. Work with patients to individualize physical activity and weight loss plans.
Medical Management: Glucose and Lipids Vivian Fonseca, M.D., Matthew Riddle, M.D., Candis Morello, Pharm.D., C.D.E., Jane Weinreb, M.D., Ronald Scott, M.D. and Marc Jaffe, M.D. Initiate and adjust combination therapy to achieve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Select oral agents to improve glycemic control in patients taking basal insulin. Work with patients to establish and meet therapeutic goals to reduce cardiovascular risk. Target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. Implement a population approach to identify care gaps and improve diabetes management.
Update on Thyroid Disorders Fiona J. Cook, M.D. and Veronica K. Piziak, M.D., Ph.D. Differentiate among presentations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Order and interpret appropriate tests for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease. Manage thyroid disease in pregnant women. Recognize risk factors for malignancy of thyroid nodules. Identify underlying causes of thyroid disease (eg, prolactinoma, thyroiditis, particular medications).
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