Creatinine Clearance and Statins in Diabetes (Erin)
Endocrinology
Curriculum:
Diabetes: Setting Goals and Initiating Therapy
Diabetes: Setting Goals and Initiating Therapy
Credits:
0.5 ANCC Contact Hours 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
0.5 ANCC Contact Hours 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
Launch Date:
June 11, 2014
June 11, 2014
Expiration Date:
The accreditation for this activity has expired.
The accreditation for this activity has expired.
Primary Audience:
Family practitioners, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and nurses with an interest in diabetes.
Relevant Terms:
Diabetes
Frank Lavernia, MD
Frank Lavernia, MD
Founder of the North Broward Diabetes Center
Coconut Creek, FL
Bio
Dr. Frank Lavernia is founder of the North Broward Diabetes Center in Coconut Creek, Florida. With specific interest in diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and lipid management, Dr. Lavernia has over 32 years of experience in diabetes practice, and is a national speaker for educational programs all over the US.
Dr. Lavernia attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and received his medical degree from Zaragoza Medical School in Zaragoza, Spain. He has been a faculty member of the National Diabetes Education Initiative (NDEI), Vascular Biology Working Group (VBWG), and Coalition for the Advancement of Cardiovascular Health (COACH) for many years, and his office has held a Certificate of Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) since 1998.
Dr. Lavernia is a member of the ADA and the National Hispanic Medical Association. He has multiple publications and has appeared in several TV programs and NPR (National Public Radio) discussing diabetes and its complications.
| 1. | Discuss the frequency of measuring renal function in patients with diabetes, and caveats for treatment in patients with impaired renal function | 2. | Discuss recent research surrounding when it is appropriate to add a statin to the regimen of a patient with diabetes |
| 1. | Discuss the frequency of measuring renal function in patients with diabetes, and caveats for treatment in patients with impaired renal function |
| 2. | Discuss recent research surrounding when it is appropriate to add a statin to the regimen of a patient with diabetes |
Erin: Creatinine Clearance and Statins in Diabetes
*Please note that participation in this activity is available for CME and CNE credits only. MOC credits will not be granted solely for participation in these online activities. MOC credit is only available to those participating in a private program that includes two additional QI components.
FACULTY
Frank Lavernia, MD
Founder of the North Broward Diabetes Center
Coconut Creek, FL
Coconut Creek, FL
This PI-CME program is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians, endocrinologists, diabetologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners involved in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group will designate a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for this case study.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose:
This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the management of patients with diabetes and would help them to implement an individualized plan for their patients.
CNE Credits:
Each activity is accredited for 0.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s)
CNE Accreditation Statement:
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded 0.5 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs per activity.
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Lavernia is on the advisory boards for Sanofi, Eli Lilly, and Janssen. He is a member of the Speaker's Bureau for Janssen.
MLG Course Reviewer
Katherine Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP dist.
Professor and Chairperson, Department of Geriatrics
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Attending Physician, Family Medicine
Tenet Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Attending Physician, Family Medicine
Tenet Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UMA/CCM Nurse Reviewer
Margaret Governo, EdD, APRN BC
CCM Lead Nurse Planner
Ultimate Medical Academy
MLG Course Reviewer - - Dr. Katherine Galluzzi has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
CCM/UMA Lead Nurse Planner - - Margaret Governo, EdD, APRN BC has disclosed no significant financial relationships.
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Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, Dr. Lavernia may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
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- Submit the evaluation form to the Med Learning Group.
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This activity was co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC and Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., US Region.
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