Genetic Insights into the Heterogeneity of Type 2 Diabetes: Translating Discovery to Clinical Care

Needs Statement

Physicians, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals need to receive regular updates on professional guidelines, advances in basic science and clinical research, and emerging treatment modalities and management strategies for patients with endocrine disorders. The series will explore new models of multidisciplinary care in the field, especially as it relates to patients with cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, promote adherence to evidence-based guidelines, enhance the quality of endocrinology care, disseminate best clinical practices, and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, residents, nurses, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, the participants should be able to:
  • Review monogenic diabetes as an under-diagnosed form of diabetes and model of precision medicine.
  • Discuss how polygenic factors may modify monogenic disease risk.
  • Introduce the concept of polygenic pathways of type 2 diabetes as a way of understanding disease heterogeneity.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 Participation
Course opens: 
03/01/2025
Course expires: 
03/31/2027
Cost:
$1.00
Rating: 
0
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 Participation

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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