FACULTY:

Mea A. Weinberg, DMD, MSD, RPh

Stuart L. Segelnick, DDS, MS
Clinical Associate Professors
Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
New York University College of Dentistry
New York, New York

FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS:

Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Segelnick have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this activity.

Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC does not view the existence of relationships as an implication of bias or that the value of the material is decreased. The content of the activity was planned to be balanced, objective, and scientifically rigorous. Occasionally, authors express opinions that represent their own viewpoint. Conclusions drawn by participants should be derived from objective analysis of scientific data.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

Pharmacists
Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0430-0000-12-001-H01-P
Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu)
Type of Activity: Knowledge

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This accredited activity is targeted to pharmacists. Estimated time to complete this activity is 120 minutes.

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DISCLAIMER:

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions and possible contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

GOAL:

To provide an overview of cardiovascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus with specific emphasis on the management of these conditions.

OBJECTIVES:

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Review the different cardiovascular conditions commonly encountered in patients with diabetes.
2. Discuss the metabolic syndrome and its importance in controlling diabetes.
3. Discuss different methods for controlling diabetes and related heart disease complications.
4. Describe the available medications dealing with cardiovascular complications in individuals with diabetes.

*Also applies to pharmacy technicians