Curriculum

Two Sides of the Same Coin: A Dual-Focused Approach for Diabetes and Weight Management

In these 2 interactive modules you will gain insight into the crucial relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, exploring therapeutic advantages of weight loss and applying shared decision-making strategies.

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CME Information

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 1.00 ABIM MOC or 1.11 AANP, 0.40 AANP Pharm

Release Date: 3/29/2024

Available for credit until 10/31/2025

Topics

Faculty

Learning Objectives

  • Examine the interrelationship between T2DM and obesity and the therapeutic benefits of sustained weight loss on the long-term health risks of both conditions
  • Prioritize prompt therapy intensification and weight management for patients with T2DM, including the selection of therapy that provides the highest likelihood of achieving both glycemic and weight loss goals, in accordance with current guideline recommendations
  • Apply shared decision-making skills to establish individualized, long-term treatment goals and strategies that incorporate sustained weight loss as an integral component of T2DM management

Courses

1.00 CME/CE CREDIT

3 Courses

Faculty

Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Director, Division of CME, Beth Israel Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

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Supported by

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly

Education Partner

Pri-Med Institute