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Cardiovascular, Diabetes
Heart to Heart: Cardiovascular Considerations in Type 2 Diabetes – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2017-04-19
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the relationship between diabetes, microvascular and macrovascular outcomes and the importance of glycemic control.
- Relate the rationale behind the diabetes CV safety outcome trials (CVOT).
- Differentiate between the cardiovascular endpoints seen in the different antihyperglycemic agent CV outcome trials and their implications for practice.
- Describe how intensive glucose control reduces the risk of microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Explain the importance of individualizing treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.