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Endocrinology

Cardiovascular Considerations for the Diabetes Patient (Diabetes Simplified – Practical Recommendations to Improve Diabetes Care)

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in people with diabetes. Many antihyperglycemic agents have been shown to improve CV outcomes. After completing this module, clinicians will be better able to alter the treatment options to reduce the CV risk in their patients with type 2 diabetes.

This program is developed in collaboration with Partners in Progressive Medical Education (PPME), and endorsed by Diabetes Canada.

This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Abbott Diabetes Care, Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. and Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Janssen, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi.

DURATION

1 hr

PROFESSION

Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

# OF CREDITS

1

ACCREDITATION

Mainpro+

EXPIRY DATE

2021-12-17

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in people with diabetes. Many antihyperglycemic agents have been shown to improve CV outcomes. After completing this module, clinicians will be better able to alter the treatment options to reduce the CV risk in their patients with type 2 diabetes.

This program is developed in collaboration with Partners in Progressive Medical Education (PPME), and endorsed by Diabetes Canada.

This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Abbott Diabetes Care, Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. and Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Janssen, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi.

Faculty

Alice Y. Y. Cheng, MD, FRCPC

Peter J. Lin, MD, CCFP

James Kim, MBBCh, PgDip

Maureen Clement, MD, CCFP

Learning objectives

  1. Review the importance of cardiovascular disease protection in people with diabetes
  2. Apply Diabetes Canada’s ABCDESSS mnemonic to reduce cardiovascular risk
  3. Determine the optimal therapy to reduce the patient’s cardiovascular risk

Accreditation

This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits. Cert+ Program ID#: 193524
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 1
Duration: 1 hr

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