Manisha Jhamb, MD, MPH discusses the role of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ra) in management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dr. Jhamb also explains safety concerns and safe prescribing practices for these medications.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the role of Sodium Glucose co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2i) in management of CKD
- Explain the role of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor agonists (GLP-1Ra) in management of CKD
- Recognize safety concerns and safe prescribing practices for these medications
Disclosures
Dr. Jhamb has reported no relevant relationships with entities producing health care goods or services.
All presenters' disclosures of relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services used on or consumed by patients is listed above. No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers, and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Pittsburgh designates 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.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
For your credit transcript, please access our website four weeks postcompletion at http://ccehs.upmc.com and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page.
Release Date: 2/9/2021 | Last Modified On: 2/9/2021 | Expires: 2/9/2022
