OVERVIEW

This activity provides a unique opportunity to reach a wider audience of healthcare professionals with a limited knowledge about the identification and management of monogenic diabetes. The goal is to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of MDM. The curriculum will include strategies to diagnose MDM, manage its common forms and syndromic forms, and employ genetic testing.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for adult and pediatric endocrinologists, family practice and internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, adult and pediatric nurse practitioners, certified diabetes care and education specialists, pediatric nurses, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high quality care to patients with MDM.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recall the biochemical and pathophysiologic characteristics of monogenic diabetes and its various forms;
• Discuss the impact a correct diagnosis can have on MDM treatment and management;
• State how specific strategies can be used to optimize care and quality of life;
• Identify specific genetic testing used for MDM diagnoses;
• Describe the mechanism of action of oral therapies and how they may be used to better care for patients with specific types of MDM;
• Identify other conditions, diagnoses, and syndromes related to MDM.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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