3 research outputs found
Chronic Kidney Disease for the PCP
Learning Objectives Define CKD Review screening guidelines for CKD Review staging of CKD Outline diagnostic approach Review primary care management Understand indications for referral to specialty car
Identifying Barriers to Statin Therapy in Diabetic Patients in a Large Ambulatory Practice
Aim 1: To understand the root cause(s) for gaps in statin therapy within a large ambulatory care practice.
Aim 2: To improve provider awareness of indications for statin therapy, as recommended by the ACC/AHA guidelines.
Aim 3: To increase the proportion of patients with diabetes at our practice that are on statin therapy
Non-Insulin Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes
Learning Objectives Review non-insulin glycemic lowering medications for patients with type 2 diabetes, specifically GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors Understand their mechanisms, adverse effects, and dosing Address the most recent data to guide the use of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors in distinct populations Apply understanding of medication administration to case examples to enhance clinical skill