Breaking barriers: Leveraging novel therapies and lifestyle interventions for patients with diabetes and obesity

Diabetes now affects more than 1 in 10 people in the world, the vast majority of whom are also considered to be obese. While advancements in technologies and therapies have created a wide array of options that can be offered to patients, lifestyle interventions remain paramount in the prevention and management of these conditions. This webinar will review evidence-based strategies to support personalized multidisciplinary interventions for patients living with diabetes and obesity.

Key learning objectives

• Determine the current prevalence and association between diabetes and obesity
• Discuss the evidence of lifestyle vs newer therapies for diabetes and obesity
• Explain the importance of a personalized approach on the setting of multidisciplinary interventions for patients with diabetes and obesity

Who should attend

Point-of-care coordinators, nurses, diabetologists, physicians, endocrinologists, clinicians, patients, providers, and researchers

Accreditation statement

SelectScience is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. Attendees of this one-hour webinar are also entitled to 1.0 ACCENT Continuing Education Credits from the AACC. This activity was planned in accordance with ACCENT^® Standards and Policies. Verification of Participation certificates are provided to registered participants based on completion of the activity, in its entirety, and the activity evaluation. For questions regarding continuing education, please email education@aacc.org.