Diabetes and Its Complications

November 4–6, 2021
Presented in a Live Streaming Program

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Key takeaways to expect:

Sessions led by master clinicians

Learn comprehensive updates for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes comorbidities and complications

Highest Rated CME

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Updates, guidance, and best practices to optimize care for patients with diabetes

Designed for

  • Internists
  • Family Physicians
  • Hospitalists
  • Endocrinologists
  • Geriatricians
  • Nurse Practicioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Certified Diabetes Educators

Learning objective:

  • Identify methods to improve the efficacy of lifestyle interventions in the treatment of diabetes and related conditions and address methods to initiate these interventions efficiently and effectively.
  • Identify how pathophysiologic components of type 1 and type 2 diabetes relate to diabetes comorbidities and impact glycemic treatment design.
  • Describe the clinical implications of evidence-based treatment guidelines from recognized expert organizations for the selection, initiation, and advancement of newer pharmacologic and technologic treatments for diabetes to optimize the efficacy and safety of glycemic control.
  • Recognize strategies to address diabetes-related comorbidities and complications based on an updated knowledge of evolving treatment advances.
  • Identify and then recognize strategies to overcome barriers to optimizing care of diabetes and its comorbidities which emanate from patients, providers, and practice systems issues.
  • Recognize methods to utilize the implications of cardiovascular outcomes trials of antidiabetes medications and evolving methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disease for people with diabetes.

Conference Schedule

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
7:45 AM
Introduction and Welcome: A Collective Call to Action

COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES TO OBESITY: BLUNTING ITS IMPACT

8:00 AM
Exercise: Quick and Effective In-Office Risk Assessment and Personalized “Perscription” Strategies¹
Edward M. Phillips, MD
8:30 AM
State-of-the-Art Nutritional Approaches to Weight Management: One Size Does Not Fit All¹
Jody Dushay, MD, MMSc
9:15 AM
Question and Answer Session
9:25 AM
Break and Guided Meditation³
9:40 AM
Impacting Diabetes Outcomes with New Techniques for Motivation Interviewing: Here’s How¹²
Frank J. Domino, MD
10:20 AM
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis: Assessing Severity and Optimizing Management
Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, FRCP (London)
11:05 AM
Question and Answer Session
11:15 AM
Break
11:25 AM
Pharmacologic Management of Obesity: When. What. How.¹²
Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, FACE
12:10 PM
Surgical Treatment of Obesity: Techniques, Outcomes, and a Patient’s Perspective¹
Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FACS
Maria Semnack, RN, BSN
12:35 PM
Question and Answer Session
12:50 PM
Lunch Break

SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES

1:40 PM
Optimal Management of Hypertension in People with Diabetes²
Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
2:25 PM
Optimal Management of Dyslipidemia²
Om P. Ganda, MBBS, MD
3:10 PM
Question and Answer Session
3:20 PM
Break and Rejuvenation Exercises³
3:35 PM
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes and Chronic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes²
Duane Pinto, MD
4:20 PM
Diabetes and Heart Failure: Update on Management²
Arthur Reshad Garan, MD
5:00 PM
Break
5:10 PM
Common Cardiovascular Tests and Their Optimal Interpretation
Michael Gavin, MD, MPH, FACC
5:35 PM
Panel Discussion: Cardiovascular Care in People with Diabetes
Duane S. Pinto, MD, MPH
Arthur Reshad Garan, MD, MS, FACC
Michael C. Gavin, MD, MPH, FACC

Note: Program changes/substitutions may be made without notice. To view the most up-to-date agenda, please visit the course website.

¹Qualifies for Risk Management Credits
²Qualifies for Pharmacology Credit
³Optional Wellness Activity

Friday, November 5, 2021
UPDATES ON THE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES

7:30 AM
Beyond Metformin: Navigating and Applying the New Guidelines and Reducing Cardiovascular Risk¹²
Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP
8:25 AM
Question and Answer Session
8:30 AM
Newer Insulins and How to Use Them: A Comprehensive Primer²
Richard S. Beaser, MD
9:25 AM
Question and Answer Session
9:30 AM
Break and Guided Meditation³
9:45 AM
Pumps & CGM¹²
Anne Peters, MD
10:30 AM
Question and Answer Session
10:35 AM
Break

SPECIAL WORKSHOP: CHALLENGING CASES IN GLYCEMIC CONTROL

10:40 AM
Challenges in Optimizing Glycemic Control: An Interactive Session²
Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP
Gillian Arathuzik, RD, LDN, CDCES
Richard S. Beaser, MD
Mary Paschal, RN, MS, CDCES
Alissa R. Segal, PharmD, CDCES, CDTC, FCCP
11:55 AM
Q&A: Medical Management of Diabetes²
Faculty
12:20 PM
Lunch Break
1:10 PM
KEYNOTE: Microbiome (the Second Human Genome): What Shapes It and How It Shapes Us
Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

1:55 PM
The Challenges of Inpatient Diabetes Management and Transition to Outpatient Care¹²
Lyle D. Mitzner, MD
2:35 PM
Question and Answer Session
2:40 PM
Break and Rejuvenation Exercises³
2:55 PM
Managing Diabetes in the Elderly – Individualizing Care¹²
Medha N. Munshi, MD
3:35 PM
Care for Pregnant Women and Women Planning to Become Pregnant: Screening, Risk Mitigation, Treatment, Patient Education¹²
Florence M. Brown, MD
4:15 PM
Question and Answer Session
4:25 PM
Break
4:35 PM
Disparities in Diabetes Care¹
Samar Hafida, MD
5:10 PM
Question and Answer Session

Note: Program changes/substitutions may be made without notice. To view the most up-to-date agenda, please visit the course website.

¹Qualifies for Risk Management Credits
²Qualifies for Pharmacology Credit
³Optional Wellness Activity

Saturday, November 6, 2021
7:30 AM
How to (Recognize and) Factor the Emotional and Psychological Needs of Patients with Diabetes into Your Clinical Care¹
Aaron M. Price, LICSW
8:00 AM
Question and Answer Session

SYMPOSIUM TO CELEBRATE THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF INSULIN

8:05 AM
Insulin Therapy for Diabetes: From Discovery to Today¹²
Bernard Zinman, OC, MDCM, FRCPC, FACP
8:40 AM
The Artificial Pancreas: Ready for Prime Time?
Steven J. Russell, MD, PhD
9:15 AM
Break and Rejuvenation Exercises³
9:30 AM
Future Therapies for Diabetes¹²
Alan Moses, MD
10:05 AM
Panel Discussion: Discovery of Insulin
Bernard Zinman, OC, MDCM, FRCPC, FACP
Steven J. Russell, MD, PhD
Alan Moses, MD
10:20 AM
Break

MICROVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES

8:40 AM
Treating Retinopathy: Optimizing the Impact of Recent Advances
Deborah K. Schlossman, MD
11:40 AM
Treatment of Renal Disease: Guidance to Blunt the Impact, Slow the Progression²
Robert C. Stanton, MD
11:50 AM
Evaluating and Treating Neuropathies of Diabetes: 2021 Updates
Patricia E. Greenstein, MD
12:30 PM
Question and Answer Session
12:45 PM
Lunch Break
1:35 PM
KEYNOTE: Stem Cells
David T. Scadden, MD
2:10 PM
Question and Answer Session

THE DIABETIC FOOT

2:15 PM
The Foot: Preventing Damage and Treatment Options¹
John M. Giurini, DPM
2:45 PM
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management²
David R. Campbell, MD, FRCS, FACS
3:15 PM
Question and Answer Session
3:25 PM
Break

SPECIAL SESSION

3:30 PM
Indispensable Tips for Incorporating Updates Into Clinical Practice
Faculty
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks

Note: Program changes/substitutions may be made without notice. To view the most up-to-date agenda, please visit the course website.

¹Qualifies for Risk Management Credits
²Qualifies for Pharmacology Credit
³Optional Wellness Activity

Course Directors

Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP

Associate Professor of Medicine — Harvard Medical School
Co-Director — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Continuing Education

Richard S. Beaser, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine — Harvard Medical School
Medical Director — Joslin Continuing Medical Education
Senior Staff Physician — Joslin Diabetes Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP (London)

Professor of Medicine — Harvard Medical School
Editor-in-Chief — UpToDate, Hepatology Section
Co-Director – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Continuing Education

Guest Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

Alan Moses, MD

Anne Peters, MD

Steven J. Russell MD, PhD

David T. Scadden, MD

Bernard Zinman, OC, MDCM, FRCPC, FACP

Harvard Medical School Faculty

Gillian Arathuzik, RD, LDN, CDE

Florence M. Brown, MD

David R. Campbell, MD, FRCS, FACS

Jody Dushay, MD, MMSc

Om P. Ganda, MBBS, MD

Arthur Reshad Garan, MD

Michael C. Gavin, MD, MPH, FACC

John M. Giurini, DPM

Patricia E. Greenstein, MD

Samar Hafida, MD

Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, FACE

Melanie P. Hoenig, MD

Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FACS

Lyle D. Mitzner, MD

Medha N. Munshi, MD

Mary Paschal, RN, MS, CDCES

Edward M. Phillips, MD

Duane S. Pinto, MD, MPH

Aaron M. Price, LICSW

Deborah K. Schlossman, MD

Alissa R. Segal, PharmD, CDE, CDTC, FCCP

Maria Semnack, RN, BSN

Robert C. Stanton, MD

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Diabetes and Its Complications

November 4–6, 2021
Presented in a Live Streaming Program

Why not save a little money?
Get exclusive discount with coupon code: SAVE5