To address the cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality risks associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), national guidelines now recommend the use of antidiabetic agents that have shown improvement in CV outcomes in clinical trials, including GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (RAs). Despite the benefits of these agents to patients with T2DM, recent data indicate a nationwide shortage in endocrinologists and geographically-related barriers to care may threaten the progress these agents have made in diabetes management. To meet the needs of patients with T2DM, the role of family practitioners (FPs) has expanded to fill the demand; however, FPs require education on the place of GLP-1 RAs in the management of diabetes, including pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic mechanisms, safety and efficacy data, Cardiovascular Outcome Trial (CVOT) outcomes, and patient satisfaction and adherence to fully embrace this evolving role. The extension of antidiabetic therapy beyond glycemic control has led to a paradigm shift in the management of T2DM. As a result, FPs must be prepared to take on a larger role in patient care. This activity will provide knowledge to address these educational needs among primarycare providers (PCPs), and application of this knowledge will improve outcomes for patients with T2DM.
Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, FRCP
Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology
Tullis–Tulane Alumni Chair in Diabetes
Chief, Section of Endocrinology
Tulane University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Richard E. Pratley, MD
Director
Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute
Senior Scientist
Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes
Orlando, Florida
This educational initiative has been designed for family physicians involved in the diagnosis and management of T2DM.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of September 27, 2019 through September 27, 2020, participants must:
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 70% or better.
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Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, FRCP
Consulting Fees: Abbott; Asahi; AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Lilly; Intarcia; Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals; Sanofi US; Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Contracted Research: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ownership Interest: Amgen; BRAVO4Health; Insulin Algorithms; Mircobiome Technologies
Richard E. Pratley, MD
Consulting Fees: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; GlaxoSmithKline; Glytec, LLC; Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC; Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Lilly; Merck; Mundipharma; Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer; Sanofi US
Speakers Bureau: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
Contracted Research: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals; Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Lilly; Merck; Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals; Sanofi US
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