2023 Diabetes Clinical Symposium: Navigating the Maze of Information

Lecture/presentation with case study and Q&A after each presentation consistent with hands on and group discussion for the treatment and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.


Friday, November 3, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Ascension Borgess Hospital-Lawrence Education Center, Kalamazoo, MI

1. Outline strategies to improve Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetic Patients
2. Outline newest diabetes standards of care and treatment guidelines
3. Outline the latest obesity guidelines and treatment options
4. Outline the latest surgical guidelines and treatment options
5. Identify the latest advancements in Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
6. Identify strategies to improve outcomes with optimal glycemic control
7. Identify symptoms and treatment options for participants who are diagnosed with nodules/cancer
8. Outline treatment for hypogonadism with treatment of hormone replacement therapy
9. Identifying Chronic Endocrine Disorders related to adrenal insufficiency

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Ascension Borgess Hospital. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.  

Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 7.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 7.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dieticians
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit=One CPEU). 

If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60 minute hour = 1 CPEU).

RDs and DTRs are to Select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner's discretion. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (7.00 hours), Continuing Pharmacy Education ACPE (7.00 hours), Dietician CPEU Credit (7.00 hours), General Attendance (7.00 hours), IPCE Credit (7.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (7.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, November 3, 2023