Update on Diabetes (Pathology, Epidemiology, Guidelines, New Recommendations, Latest Research) - Keynote Address
Presented by: Harold E. Lebovitz, MD
Increasing epidemic of type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. Relationship between central obesity and development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Agents available to treat type 2 diabetes and how they modify responsible pathophysiologic defects. Benefits of tight metabolic regulation in decreasing microvascular and macrovascular complications.

Lower Extremities Complication of Diabetes; Foot Ulcers, Infection, and Peripheral Arterial Disease
Presented by: Peter Sheehan, MD
Evidence-based therapies for diabetic foot ulcers. Accurate antibiotic selection in diabetic foot infections. Identifying patients at high risk for peripheral arterial disease and how to best screen for its presence.

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Through the Life Cycle
Presented by: Maudene Nelson, MS, RD, CDE, CDN
Role of carbohydrate counting in maintaining normal range of blood glucose levels. Role of protein, fiber, and fats in maintaining optimal lipoprotein and blood pressure levels. Dietary supplements for optimal health. Total calories for optimal weight and growth. Artificial sweeteners. Adapting goals from pediatric to geriatric life stages.

Pharmacology of Medications for Diabetes Management
Presented by: Judy W. M. Cheng, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Mechanism of action, contraindications, dosing strategies and major side effects of different classes of medications. Criteria in selecting appropriate hypoglycemic agents. Monitoring hypoglycemic agents for optimal clinical outcomes.

Living with Diabetes and The Diabetic Patient and Their Family
Presented by: Matthew D. Gee, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Impact of diabetes on the patient and the family system. Obstacles to treatment plan adherence. Role of family members in supporting patient. Community resources as a source of support in coping with illness.

Harold E. Lebovitz, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Diabetes, SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY.

Peter Sheehan, MD
Senior Faculty, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Diabetes Center of Greater New York, Cabrini Medical Center, New York, NY.

Maudene Nelson, MS, RD, CDE, CDN
Nutritionist/Course Director, Institute of Human Nutrition, Educator, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY.

Judy W. M. Cheng, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY.

Matthew D. Gee, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Private Practice, St. James, NY; Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, NY.

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