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		Diabetes Care: Targeting the Barriers October 14-15, 2005 General Information   I  Registration   I   Schedule   I   Speakers This course is offered to update the educational needs of all health professionals (endocrinologists, primary care physicians, endocrinology fellows and residents-in-training, nurses, nurse practitioners, dieticians, and physician assistants) who participate in the care of individuals with diabetes. Topics are designed to address the challenges patients face in living with diabetes in today’s world and how health professionals can make a difference. It will provide the participant with a comprehensive learning experience through lectures, and question and answer sessions Time and Location October 14-15, 2004 The Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX Educational Objectives At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to: Examine the management of diabetes utilizing pharmacological and lifestyle interventions to minimize risk factors and complications. Review the technological advances in diabetes management. Describe the physiologic benefits of exercise and weight management. State the recent advances in insulin pump therapy in diabetes. Recognize the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes. Review the recent advances in the management of type 2 diabetes. Accommodation The conference will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center and the host hotel for room accommodations will be the Hilton Galveston Island Resort. The Hilton is located (next to the Galveston Island Convention Center) at 5400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas. Special rates of $119 single/double are available by contacting the Hilton at (800) 475-3386 or (409) 744-5000 before September 10, 2005 and specifying the “UTMB Diabetes Care: Targeting the Barriers.” Accreditation CME—The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should only claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. CNE— This program (#2005-667) has also been approved by an American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)- approved provider (#00012296) under established AACN guidelines for 13.5 contact hours, CERP Category A. Each participant should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity. RD — 12 CPE hours are being requested
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