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Managing the Patient With Type 2 Diabetes: An Interactive Clinical Case Release Date: February-06-12 Credit Expiration Date: February-05-13 Primary care clinicians and other health care practitioners interested or involved in the care of patients with type 2 diabetes. Estimated amount of time to complete: 30 minutes Clinical Case Challenge (Online) Type 2 diabetes (type 2 DM) has reached an epidemic level in the United States. An estimated 25.8 million people have diabetes, about 8.3% percent of the U.S. population. About 90%-95% of adults who have diabetes have type 2 DM. Uncontrolled type 2 DM doubles a person’s risk for death, and on average individuals with type 2 DM lose 10-15 years of life. Because a large proportion of their patients continue to struggle with achieving optimal glycemic control, the management of type 2 DM is a major clinical challenge for primary care clinicians. These clinicians have the opportunity to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 DM by making a greater commitment to achieving treatment goals and motivating their patients to improve self management; by expanding their ability to tailor treatment approaches and minimize side effects of treatment; and by gaining knowledge and competency regarding optimal use of new and emerging type 2 DM therapies. The goal of this continuing medical education activity is to enhance the ability of primary care clinicians to help their patients achieve optimal glycemic control, ultimately improving outcomes for patients. Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1. Modify treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes with inadequate glycemic control. 2. Incorporate the appropriate use of DPP-4 inhibitors into type 2 diabetes treatment plans to improve glycemic control. John J. Russell, MD Associate Director of Family Medicine Residency Abington Memorial Hospital Clinical Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine Temple University School of Medicine Jenkintown, PA Serena Cardillo, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA It is the policy of Temple University School of Medicine; The Albert J. Finestone, MD Office for Continuing Medical Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty, program planning committee members, and Temple University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education staff participating in programs sponsored or jointly sponsored by Temple University School of Medicine are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Planning committee members have no financial relationships to disclose. FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT The information presented in this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual contributors, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, Temple University School of Medicine, Temple University Health System or its affiliates. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program participant must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses. Dr. Russell discloses that he is on the speakers' bureau for sanofi-aventis (immunizations). Dr. Cardillo discloses that she receives research support from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca. Accreditation Statement: Temple University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians. Certification Statement: Temple University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. There is no fee to participate and receive credit. Credit Provider Contact Information Temple University School of Medicine The Albert J. Finestone, MD Office for CME 3500 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-707-4787 Fax: 215-707-8268 This activity is supported through an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. This activity is supported through an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company. 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