Making the Connection between Patients and Providers: A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes July 24, 2017 General CME, Conferences, Continuing Medical Education, Diabetes, Public Health 0 Taking Control of Your Diabetes—an organization that provides innovative and integrative continuing education to medical professionals caring for people with diabetes—is hosting a one-day conference on November 18, 2017, in San Diego to help health care providers connect more effectively with their patients to help them succeed in reaching their treatment goals—while avoiding acute and chronic complications. The event, "Making the Connection between Patients and Providers: A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes," is a unique, cutting-edge, educational and entertaining learning experience for savvy health care professionals who would like to learn the most effective diabetes management strategies for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For only $50 (registration goes up to $65 after November 8), attendees can receive up to 6.25 continuing medical education credits. Spots are limited to 200 and the event is expected to sell out. For more information and to register, click here. Additional Resources The California Medical Association (CMA) has partnered with the American Medical Association (AMA) to raise awareness of prediabetes resources, help providers connect their patients to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs, and allow patients to take charge of their health. For more ways to connect with and educate your patients, visit CMA’s diabetes prevention web page at www.cmanet.org/diabetesprevention. AMA and the CDC have also designed a toolkit to help identify and refer patients in physician practices. Visit Prevent Diabetes STAT to download the toolkit, which includes algorithms, patient handouts and referral forms. Comments are closed.
