Harvard Diabetes And Its Complications 2024

Diabetes Foundations and Screening

• Screening for diabetes and prediabetes
• Classification of diabetes types
• Approach to type 1 diabetes
• Approach to type 2 diabetes
• Identifying patients at high risk of complications
• Building individualized treatment plans
• Patient-centered diabetes care and shared decision-making

Insulin and Non-Insulin Therapies

• Insulin treatment strategies
• Basal and prandial insulin management
• Non-insulin medication options
• Medication selection based on patient risk profile
• Hypoglycemia prevention and management
• Therapeutic adjustments in complex patients
• Practical prescribing considerations for daily practice

Diabetes Technology and Glucose Monitoring

• Glucose monitoring strategies
• Continuous glucose monitoring interpretation
• Insulin pump therapy
• Technology-assisted diabetes management
• Patient education for devices and monitoring
• Using glucose data to guide treatment decisions
• Improving adherence and engagement with therapy

Cardiovascular and Kidney Complications

• Cardiovascular disease prevention in diabetes
• Risk reduction for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
• Blood pressure management in diabetes
• Dyslipidemia management
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Cardiorenal risk assessment
• Strategies to reduce long-term vascular complications

Obesity, Lifestyle and Metabolic Health

• Obesity management in patients with diabetes
• Lifestyle interventions
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Physical activity recommendations
• Weight management and metabolic risk reduction
• Behavioral strategies for sustainable change
• Integrating lifestyle care with pharmacologic therapy

Liver Disease, Foot Care and Other Complications

• Diabetes and liver disease
• Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease considerations
• Diabetic foot evaluation and prevention
• Peripheral vascular risk
• Neuropathy-related complications
• Prevention of avoidable morbidity
• Coordinated care for diabetes-related complications

Pregnancy, Older Adults and Special Populations

• Diabetes in pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes considerations
• Diabetes care in older adults
• Balancing treatment intensity and safety
• Complex cases with multiple comorbidities
• Health equity in diabetes care
• Reducing barriers to effective treatment and follow-up

Clinical Cases and Practical Decision-Making

• Challenging diabetes management cases
• Therapy escalation and de-escalation
• Managing patients with low engagement in therapy
• Medication safety and monitoring
• Complication screening and prevention strategies
• Practical approaches for primary care and specialty practice
• Evidence-based care adapted to individual patient needs

It is ideal for endocrinologists, internists, family physicians, primary care physicians, hospitalists, diabetes educators, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, nurses, residents, fellows, and clinicians involved in diabetes care.

The course covers diabetes screening, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy, non-insulin therapies, glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, dyslipidemia, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetic foot care, kidney disease, liver disease, lifestyle interventions, diabetes in pregnancy, older adults, complex cases, and health equity.

Yes. The course focuses on practical diagnosis, treatment selection, complication prevention, glucose monitoring, lifestyle interventions, and individualized patient care.

No. This course package does not include CME points.

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