Improving Outcomes in Confronting the Epidemic of Diabetes and Obesity: Latino Cultural Insights (NP1305F)

Albuquerque, NM US
September 27, 2014
The need for this education comes from the rapid population growth in ethnic populations and the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the Latino population, as well as the general population of the United States – it is an epidemic of a very high magnitude. To this end, we have designed this series to address the needs of clinicians with diverse patient populations in their practice. We have speakers that are dedicated and at the forefront of clinical and academic thinking in diabetes treatment, from UT Southwestern, as well as other prestigious academic medical centers. To enhance your learning experience, and to make it more enjoyable, we have designed the activity to be highly interactive by use of an audience response system.

Target Audience

All clinicians who manage patients with diabetes, with added emphasis on Latino populations.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational symposium, the participants should be able to:
• Describe the epidemiology (both current and future projections) of diabetes and obesity in the United States with an emphasis on diverse populations
• Identify strategies to improve treatment and clinical outcomes for diverse patients with diabetes and obesity by better understanding cultural differences
• Apply a comprehensive care approach, including obesity interventions, when developing treatment plans for patients with type 2 diabetes
• Compare and contrast current and emerging therapies in addressing the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes
• Describe the diagnostic and other criteria to consider in determining when and how insulin therapies should be used
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AMA
  • 4.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/31/2014
Course expires: 
01/31/2015
Event starts: 
09/27/2014 - 7:45am CDT
Event ends: 
09/27/2014 - 12:25pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States

COURSE DIRECTOR
Jaime A. Davidson, MD, FACP, MACE
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Touchstone Diabetes Center
Division of Endocrinology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

FACULTY
Israel A. Hartman, MD, FACE
Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
 
Philip Raskin, MD, FACP, FACE, CDE
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
 
 

Registration

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  3. Registration will be completed. A confirmation is sent to your email.

Available Credit

  • 4.75 AMA
  • 4.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
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